Always check with your coach before registering for a session to make sure they are available to coach on that session. Skaters are required to have a coach present on all sessions.

Session Levels

• Skaters are grouped together on sessions based on their STARSkate testing levels
• Test-level requirements for each session are subject to change based on program numbers and ice availability
• Some combined sessions (Junior/Int, Senior/Int, etc.) may be offered; these sessions will specify testing level requirements in each case
• If you are unsure which sessions to register for, please check with your coach

Junior

Passed CanSkate Stage 6

Intermediate

Passed complete STAR 4 Freeskate and/or STAR 5 Skills & Dances

Senior

Passed complete STAR 8 Freeskate and/or STAR 9 Skills & Dances

Off-Ice conditioning, dance, and jump training classes may be offered as a complement to skater training. Off-Ice classes register separately through the Purchase Products tab on the Registration page.

All StarSkaters 12+ are required to volunteer as Program Assistants with our CanSkate Program.

• Skaters registered for 1 – 2 Star and/or Synchro sessions must PA at least 1 CanSkate Session
• Skaters registered for 3+ Star and/or Synchro sessions must PA at least 2 CanSkate Sessions

If an eligible skater is unable to fulfill the Program Assistant responsibilities, please contact the club for the unsubsidized registration fees.

Coach Testing

All Star 1 – 5 tests and Star 6 – Gold Skills tests are done by a skater’s coach during normal practice sessions. Skaters receive a report card with their test results.

Skate Canada Test Days

Star 6 – Gold Freeskate, Dance, and Artistic tests are done on scheduled Test Days by Skate Canada evaluators. Skaters receive a report card with their test results.

Test Registration & Fees

Skaters must register on the Club website and pay appropriate test fees prior to being tested. Testing fees are paid through the Purchase Products tab on the Registration page.

Test Attire

Skaters should wear competition attire or all-black to Test Days, following the guidance of their coach(es).

• Skaters are placed in categories based on coach recommendation
• Many categories have sub-categories grouped by age
• A skater’s competitive age (also called Skate Canada age) is determined by their age on July 1st of the preceding year
• Skate Canada age examples: 
  • 10-yr-old born June 30, 2013 is Skate Canada age 10 for the 2023-24 season;
  • 10-yr-old born July 2, 2013 is Skate Canada age 9 for the 2023-24 season

Star 1 – 3

• Evaluated on a selection of elements either in isolation (STAR 1), or as part of a program set to music (STAR 2-3)
• Evaluated and awarded individually following the Skate To Standard model; skaters are not ranked against each other
• Each element is awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze level; these elements combine to give the skater an overall level of Gold, Silver, or Bronze
• Skaters receive a report card that reflects their element levels and overall Standard

Star 4

• Skaters skate a program set to music
• Program and program elements evaluated according to Skate To Standard levels
• Each element is awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze level; these are then used to determine ranking
• Skaters receive a report card and a ranking for their category/age group (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.)

Star 5 – Gold

• Skate a program set to music
• Skaters receive a ranking based on technical and skating skill scores using the CPC judging system