STAR SKATE

The STAR Skate program is offered to skaters who have completed the Canskate program and wish to pursue the sport of Figure Skating. In this figure skating program, skaters will work towards completing assessments in Skills, Dance and Freeskate through both private and group coaching. Skaters will also be given opportunities to participate in local and/or travel competitions. Our club offers regular sessions as well as supplemental programs to aide in each skaters personal development goals. It is highly recommended that skaters at the STAR level register for multiple sessions. For more information on our STAR skate programs, assessment days, competition and general ice etiquette please refer to our parent hand book.

STAR 1-5

These sessions are for skaters who have completed the Skate Canada Canskate program.

STAR 1-5 skaters will now be starting to learning elements more specific to figure skating. They will enter the test stream, involving a series of standardized tests from Star 1-5. Completion of each test allows for the skaters to then progress to the next test level. Testing is broke down into categories; Skating Skills, Dance, and Freeskate. There is additional fees for each test tried. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for a greater breakdown of this session. If your child skated last season and you are not sure what level they are in - email us and we will let you know where to register them.

Included in these sessions registration fees are full group lessons. Coaching is included. If you would like additional private lessons, these can be booked with our coaches specifically, but only on the Sunday Open Ice (see Supplemental programs for more details).

As skaters progress and pass test, they may be asked to switch to the next higher session mid-season.

STAR 6-GOLD

This session is for skaters who have completed Star 1-5 StarSkate tests, and are working on tests ranging from Star 6-10 & Gold.

These skaters are fine tuning the control, agility and speed required through all elements on skating, and performing higher level elements. They will continue in the test stream, working on tests from Star 6-10 and Gold. Completion of each test allows for the skaters to then progress to the next test level. Testing is broken down into categories; Skating Skills, Dance, and Freeskate. There is additional fees for each test tried. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for a greater breakdown of this session. If your child skated last season and you are not sure what level they are in - email us and we will let you know where to register them.

Included in this sessions registration fees is partial group lessons particularly for skills. Private lessons should be booked with our coaches specifically for freeskate and dance.

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS

Bootcamp

This session is aimed at building tremendous basics. Strengthening at all levels, core strength, knowledge of and strengthening of all key and necessary body positions to allow for quicker progressions. Flexibility will also be worked on extensively as well. Lots of stroking, turns, edges - and some time for in depth jump and spin practice as well. This session is optional, but highly beneficial. Getting a solid foundation will help progress all skaters so much more!

This session includes full group lesson coaching provided by the club. No private lessons will be booked during this time.

Sunday Open Ice

This session aimed at providing additional ice time for our STAR skaters. Skaters will be required to book a private lesson with a coach in order to register for the season or as a drop-in as no club or group coaching is provided.

This session is geared towards private coaching to learn programs, progress through additional assessments, receive private coaching and to work independently on your current goals.

This session does NOT include coaching provided by the club. A private lesson MUST be arranged with a coach before registering.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Private lessons are an additional fee as set by each coach and are only available on our Sunday Open Ice session. Private lessons can be in 1:1 ratio, pairs or small group format but are not typically more than 3 skaters to 1 coach. These lessons are billed separately by the coach to the skater and paid directly to the coach by the skater.

Skaters who wish to compete or test with a personalized program must do so through a private lesson on Sunday Open Ice. Options to drop-in for the specific purpose of learning the program is available in uplifter. Please speak with a coach to ensure availability.

Programs

Beginning at STAR 2, programs are used for both the freeskate assessment and competition events. This program is choreographed to a piece of music and includes required jumps, spins and foot work elements. Skaters will have 2 options for a freeskate program;

Club Provided Program at no additional charge. As the program is provided by and paid for by the club, multiple skaters may be testing and competiting to the same program.
Personalized Program choreographed for the skater at an additional fee as determined by the coach. This option REQUIRES private lessons booked with a coach.

Any skaters wishing to have a showcase program (fun program to compete with as a solo or small group), will also be required to book it as a private lesson with a coach.