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From CanSkate to figure skating
NextSTAR
Minto’s bridge from CanSkate to figure skating, for CanSkaters who are ready for more.
About NextSTAR
NextSTAR is Minto’s program for CanSkaters who are interested in figure skating. Skaters start building the basics of jumps, spins and edges, the skills they’ll use in STARSkate.
It’s for skaters who have earned at least their CanSkate Stage 3 badge. Skaters keep taking CanSkate while they’re in NextSTAR.
Who can join
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CanSkate Stage 3 badge
Skaters need to have earned at least their Stage 3 badge in CanSkate.
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By invitation
Skaters are invited to join NextSTAR. It’s for CanSkaters who are interested in figure skating.
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Keep taking CanSkate
NextSTAR skaters must also be registered in at least one CanSkate session.
Where NextSTAR fits
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CanSkate
Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program. Skaters build balance, control and agility through six stages.
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NextSTAR
After the Stage 3 badge, invited skaters start on figure skating basics while they finish CanSkate.
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STARSkate
Skate Canada’s figure skating program, which starts after CanSkate Stage 6 or the same level of skill.
Invited to NextSTAR?
Register online, along with at least one CanSkate session.