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WHAT IS SKARSKATE?
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Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!
STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters who have mastered figure skating skills in STARSkate may also choose to pursue synchronized skating or pairs skating.
The STARSkate legacy
STARSkate has been the mainstay of figure skating in Canada for more than four decades.When you/your child registers for a STARSkate program at your local Skate Canada club, you also become a member of Skate Canada and will have access to various opportunities and awards (for a full list please go to the Skate Canada Website www.skatecanada.ca)
How STARSkate works
The STARSkate program consists of figure skating skills in four areas – Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate and Interpretive. Each area is divided into the following levels:
Primary Level Tests
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Skating Skills: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Free Skating: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Dance: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Interpretive: Introductory
Intermediate Level Tests
- Skating Skills: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Free Skating: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Dance: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Interpretive: Bronze
Senior Level Tests
- Skating Skills: Senior Silver, Gold
- Free Skating: Senior Silver, Gold
- Dance: Senior Silver, Gold, Diamond
- Interpretive: Silver, Gold
What Options do I have as a STARSkate Athlete?
Once a skater is in the Skate Canada STARSkate Program, there are several options. Skaters may choose to remain in the STARSkate Program, taking tests (although not mandatory) at organized test sessions and honing learned skills. Skaters may also choose to enter competitions, while still trying Skate Canada tests. Other skaters may feel that they have progressed to a point where they may wish to enter the Skate Canada CompetitiveSkate Program or become involved in synchronized skating, evaluating or judging, or participate as an adult or varsity member.
FYI - click on the link to your right titled "STARSkate Options Breakdown" for a complete description of each of the skating skills in the STARSkate program!
Please feel free to speak with your coach on what option is best for you!
Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!
STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters who have mastered figure skating skills in STARSkate may also choose to pursue synchronized skating or pairs skating.
The STARSkate legacy
STARSkate has been the mainstay of figure skating in Canada for more than four decades.When you/your child registers for a STARSkate program at your local Skate Canada club, you also become a member of Skate Canada and will have access to various opportunities and awards (for a full list please go to the Skate Canada Website www.skatecanada.ca)
How STARSkate works
The STARSkate program consists of figure skating skills in four areas – Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate and Interpretive. Each area is divided into the following levels:
Primary Level Tests
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Skating Skills: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Free Skating: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Dance: Preliminary, Junior Bronze
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Interpretive: Introductory
Intermediate Level Tests
- Skating Skills: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Free Skating: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Dance: Senior Bronze, Junior Silver
- Interpretive: Bronze
Senior Level Tests
- Skating Skills: Senior Silver, Gold
- Free Skating: Senior Silver, Gold
- Dance: Senior Silver, Gold, Diamond
- Interpretive: Silver, Gold
What Options do I have as a STARSkate Athlete?
Once a skater is in the Skate Canada STARSkate Program, there are several options. Skaters may choose to remain in the STARSkate Program, taking tests (although not mandatory) at organized test sessions and honing learned skills. Skaters may also choose to enter competitions, while still trying Skate Canada tests. Other skaters may feel that they have progressed to a point where they may wish to enter the Skate Canada CompetitiveSkate Program or become involved in synchronized skating, evaluating or judging, or participate as an adult or varsity member.
FYI - click on the link to your right titled "STARSkate Options Breakdown" for a complete description of each of the skating skills in the STARSkate program!
Please feel free to speak with your coach on what option is best for you!
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Test Skaters please remember to read the General Test Information above prior to your testing.
GOOD LUCK!
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More STARSkate Info.
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Did You Know?
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Question: Do you know what the "testing" levels of skating are?
Answer:
Low Tests – Preliminary, Jr. Bronze. and Sr. Bronze Dances, Freeskate and Skills
High Tests – Jr. Silver, Sr. Silver, Gold and Diamond Dances; all interpretives; Jr. Silver, Sr. Silver and Gold Skills and Freeskates
Question: Are all dances tested with a partner?
Answer:
Yes, Preliminary & Jr. Bronze dances are partnered with your coach during your regular private lessons. Partners for Sr. Bronze dances are up to the descretion of your coach. She may choose to partner with you at your regular private lessons or have you partner with a professional outside of our club on a scheduled "Partner Day".
All High Test dances are partnered with a professional outside our club on a scheduled "Partner Day".
Question: Do you know what the "testing" levels of skating are?
Answer:
Low Tests – Preliminary, Jr. Bronze. and Sr. Bronze Dances, Freeskate and Skills
High Tests – Jr. Silver, Sr. Silver, Gold and Diamond Dances; all interpretives; Jr. Silver, Sr. Silver and Gold Skills and Freeskates
Question: Are all dances tested with a partner?
Answer:
Yes, Preliminary & Jr. Bronze dances are partnered with your coach during your regular private lessons. Partners for Sr. Bronze dances are up to the descretion of your coach. She may choose to partner with you at your regular private lessons or have you partner with a professional outside of our club on a scheduled "Partner Day".
All High Test dances are partnered with a professional outside our club on a scheduled "Partner Day".
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