STARSkate

STAR Programs – Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition

The STARSkate program teaches figure skating skills in group and/or private lesson format. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada tests through a nationally standardized testing system.

STARSkate Session Registration Guide

Skaters are asked to register for sessions that align with the average of their highest tests passed across all disciplines. For example a skater who has completed their STAR 1 Freeskate, STAR 3 Dance, and STAR 2 Skills would be considered a Star 2 level.

NEW for 2024-25 STAR 1-2/3 GROUP lesson format:

  • 100% coach directed by our team of Skate Canada Professional Coaches
  • Instruction in all disciplines: Freeskate, Dance, Skills, Artistic, Synchronized Skating
  • Skaters will receive instruction in small group format

Fees for STAR 1-2/3 GROUP sessions, cover both ice time, and on ice coaching as well as off ice (see below). Additional fees are applicable for STAR assessments and competitions.

STAR 1-3 GroupOpen to skaters who have passed Stage 5 CanSkate to STAR 3.
STAR 4+Open to skaters considered STAR 4 or above.
STAR 2+Open to skaters who are considered STAR 2 or above. Please note this session is not appropriate for STAR 1 or new STARSkaters Private coach required.
STAR 1-2 GroupOpen to skaters who have passed Stage 5 CanSkate to STAR 2.
STAR 3/4Open to skaters considered STAR 3 or 4.
STAR 5+Open to skaters considered STAR 5 or above.Skaters aged 14+ considered STAR 4 may also register for this session.

Off ice is an integral part of a skater’s training and development. Off ice classes have been bundled with On ice STAR sessions to facilitate this. For the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 season, the following off ice classes will be offered;

  • Monday: Strength & Conditioning(Facilitated by a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer)
    • Skaters will work on developing strength and cardiovascular endurance to allow them to have the strength and endurance to demonstrate various on ice skills
    • Bundled with registration for On Ice Monday STAR 1-3 Group or STAR 4&Up
  • Tuesday: Barre Workout & Creative Movement(Facilitated by a Barre and Dance Instructor)
    • Skaters will continue to develop their coordination, mobility, and musicality. This will compliment skater development to interpretation of music, timing, and performance.
    • Bundled with registration for On Ice Tuesday STAR 1-3 Group or STAR 4&Up
  • Thursday: Jump Class for Skaters (Facilitated by an NCCP Skate Canada Coach) ** Skaters may choose to register for this off ice class if they are not skating on Thursdays
    • Skaters will have an opportunity to learn and practice proper jumping technique.
    • Open to all Star 1-10. Registration for these off-ice classes is separate from all On Ice Thursday Star programs
  • Friday: Yoga & Flexibility for Skaters(Facilitated by a Certified Yoga Teacher and NCCP Skate Canada Coach) ** Skaters may choose to register for this off ice class if they are not skating on Fridays
    • This class will focus on flexibility for figure skating, in addition to body control and strength to master movements and positions in figure skating.
    • Bundled with registration for On Ice Friday STAR 4&Up
  • Sunday: Jump Class for Skaters(Facilitated by an NCCP Skate Canada Coach) ** Skaters may choose to register for this off ice class if they are not skating on Sundays
    • Skaters will have an opportunity to learn and practice proper jumping technique.
    • Bundled with registration for On Ice Star 2&Up Open
    • Open to all Star 1-10

Updated August 21, 2024