StarSkate

StarSkate fits into the Learn-to-Train level of Skate Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development Model. Each stage of this national program emphasizes key skills such as turns, stroking, jumps, spins, and different aspects of performance that have been designated by figure skating experts as necessary for development and progression in our sport. This program offers opportunities for skaters to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of:

Ice dance
Skating skills
Free skate
Interpretive skating, and
Synchronized skating.

Skaters learn skills in a progressive and gradual manner in a non-competitive environment. StarSkaters are assessed through the nationally standardized testing system which provides feedback for each element and program component on a scale of Merit, Bronze, Silver and Gold. All Star 1-5 assessments, can be completed on your skater’s regular ice by their qualified coach.

For skaters that have progressed beyond StarSkate level 5, Test days are planned months in advance and take place on ice that is not part of your skater’s regular schedule, generally travel is required.

Note: Testing Fees are not covered in initial Program Costs as skaters progress according to their individual abilities and pace.

Skaters in the program have graduated from the CanSkate Learn to Skate Program or have been assessed by the Coaching staff to have the required skills.