starskate
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Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition - this is what STARSkate is all about!
The FSC recognizes the need for STARSkaters to have lower coach to skater ratios and increased ice time to really hone their skills and develop as proficient skaters. We divide our STARSkaters into two groups (MiniStar and Star) to ensure we can provide the best developmental opportunities possible.
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The STAR 1-5 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada, targeting athletes looking for a future in the sport. Taught by Skate Canada NCCP coaches, the program introduces participants to the basic figure skating elements to create the foundation for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.
All skaters in this program must have passed CanSkate Stage 6 or equivalent. Skaters may be any age.
Unique to Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system with specifically designed awards and incentives.
All skaters in this program must have passed CanSkate Stage 6 or equivalent. Skaters may be any age.
Unique to Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system with specifically designed awards and incentives.
program and skills
The STARSkate program consists of skill development in four areas – Skating, Ice Dance, Free Skate and Interpretive. Skaters can remain in the STARSkate program and continue to develop their skills while taking Skate Canada tests (optional) or they can enter a competitive skating program.
The principle skill development areas are:
Skating Skills:
- combination of fundamental skating movements, executed on a pattern and skated solo.
- basic components of all disciplines of figure skating are incorporated into the program.
- movements are derived from former compulsory figures, free skating and ice dancing.
- objective is the mastery of the basic fundamentals of skating – edge quality, control, power and speed.
- 6 Skating Skills tests - Preliminary, Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Junior Silver, Senior Silver, Gold
Ice Dance:
- teaches timing, musicality, rhythm interpretation, structure and builds on the fundamentals of skating.
- dances can be tried in any order the required number of dances in a dance test must be passed before proceeding
- traditional compulsory dances and Creative Dances to challenge skaters’ creativity, artistry and originality.
- Dance Tests - Preliminary, Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Junior Silver, Senior Silver, Gold, Diamond
Free Skate:
- consists of the execution of jumps, spins, footwork, field movements and stroking.
- performed either in isolation or in sequence to music. Each test consists of both parts.
- 6 Free Skating tests - Preliminary, Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Junior Silver, Senior Silver, Gold
Interpretive:
- encourages and develops skaters’ creativity, expression, musicality, movement, interpretation of music.
- focuses on the use of space, rhythm, line and style.
- provides skaters the opportunity to explore the performance aspect of skating without focusing on technical elements.
- tests consist of skating to and interpreting a piece of music 2.0 to 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in length.
- skaters can take Interpretive tests as individuals and/or as a couple (male/female, female/female or male/male)
- four levels - Introductory, Bronze, Silver, Gold
testing
Each area is divided into the following testing levels:
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Primary Level Tests
Intermediate Level Tests
Senior Level Tests
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Competitions
STARSkaters love to compete - both on the competitive circuit and in their home club! We have options.
Club Competitions
Clubs offer competitions for their own members to compete against each other. The club determines the categories which generally follow Skate Canada STARSkate guidelines (e.g. length of program, category name, type of event offered, etc.) The club may also offer other creative events such as longest shoot-the-duck, similar pairs, spins and jumps, etc.)
Clubs offer competitions for their own members to compete against each other. The club determines the categories which generally follow Skate Canada STARSkate guidelines (e.g. length of program, category name, type of event offered, etc.) The club may also offer other creative events such as longest shoot-the-duck, similar pairs, spins and jumps, etc.)
STARSkate Interclub Competitions
These are events involving a number of clubs in the same region or area. The competition categories offered generally fall in line with the applicable Skate Canada Section specifications, so that all Interclubs within the Section are standardized (this allows Skate Canada Sections to offer a Section Final). The STARSkate Championship program provides opportunities for skaters who want to remain in the STARSkate program but also want to have the challenge of competing up to a Sectional level in a credible, nationally standardized event.
These are events involving a number of clubs in the same region or area. The competition categories offered generally fall in line with the applicable Skate Canada Section specifications, so that all Interclubs within the Section are standardized (this allows Skate Canada Sections to offer a Section Final). The STARSkate Championship program provides opportunities for skaters who want to remain in the STARSkate program but also want to have the challenge of competing up to a Sectional level in a credible, nationally standardized event.
Invitational Competitions
These are events coordinated by a Section or Club(s) and offered to STARSkaters and competitive skaters. Most events fall within Skate Canada’s specifications regarding program length and eligibility to compete. For more information contact the hosting Section or club.
These are events coordinated by a Section or Club(s) and offered to STARSkaters and competitive skaters. Most events fall within Skate Canada’s specifications regarding program length and eligibility to compete. For more information contact the hosting Section or club.