Due to the high volume of NCCP multi-sport modules and evaluation portfolios being requested at this time, Skate Canada is extending the certification deadline from August 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 for the following NCCP coach pathways. NCCP CanSkate Coach NCCP CanPowerSkate Coach NCCP Regional Coach Please note: The above certification deadline change applies […]
Program Component Changes and New Factors
At the recent 2022 ISU Congress, the introduction of three Program Components (PCs): Composition (Timing for Pattern Dance), Presentation, and Skating Skills were approved. These PCs will be implemented for all domestic categories scored using the Cumulative Points Calculation (CPC) system. This includes Podium Pathway, STAR, Adult and Special Olympics categories. In conjunction with the […]
Attention Coaches
Summer is a great time to get ready for the 2022-2023 registration year (available August 17). Log into the Skate Canada Membership Site and click on Coaching, which will display your Coach Dashboard. Ensure all requirements within the Coach Dashboard will be met by verifying that all expiry dates are far enough in the future. […]
2022-2023 ISU Technical Panel Handbooks – Singles and Pairs
The ISU Technical Panel Handbooks for Singles and Pairs are now available on the ISU website: Technical Panel Handbook Singles Skating 2022-2023 Technical Panel Handbook Pairs Skating 2022-2023
ISU Updates for 2022-2023 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU are now available for the 2022-2023 season: ISU Communication 2495 – Synchronized skating changes accepted at the 2022 ISU CongressIncluding: Change to minimum age for Junior starting in 2023-2024 season New Program Component Definitions – three program components: Composition, Presentation, and Skating Skills Junior team may consist […]
2022-2023 Season Updates to Synchronized Skating Program Requirements
This a summary of the changes to the Synchronized Skating Program Requirements for the 2022-2023 season. This is not a comprehensive summary of all changes. Please refer to the recently posted Quick Reference Guides and upcoming Program Requirements Guides for all changes. These changes aim to continue supporting the benchmarks included in the Skate Canada LTD. Juvenile […]
2022-2023 Novice Pair Assessment Requirements
For the 2022-2023 season only the Novice Pair assessment requirements will be as follows: At least one partner must have passed the STAR 10 Program (or equivalent) Freeskate Assessment or higher. The other partner must have passed the complete STAR 5 (or equivalent) Freeskate Assessment or higher. Skate Canada will be undergoing a thorough review […]
ISU Updates for the 2022-2023 Season
Please note the following documents from the ISU for the 2022-2023 season: Communication #2475- Scale of Values Singles and Pairs Communication #2474- Singles and Pairs – Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for marking GOE Communication #2473- Scale of Values Ice Dance Communication #2471- Synchronized Skating Well Balanced Program Content Communication #2468- Ice Dance Requirements for […]
Level III Data Specialist Promotion Applications Now Being Accepted
Skate Canada is accepting applications for Level III Data Specialist Promotion. This promotion is designed to ensure that Skate Canada has adequate numbers of Data Specialists to service the needs of all competitions managed at the National level. Please note the following: The Level III Data Specialist Promotion Workbook, as well as the appropriate assessment […]
Summary Qualifying Rules for the 2022-2023 Season
The rules that govern Skate Canada Qualifying Competitions are part of the Competitions Rule (section 2 and sections 5 through 13). These rules will be revised for the new season to support the new competition calendar. The following is a summary of the drafted updates that will be published at the end of June. Summary […]