STARSkate

Skate Canada’s figure skating program, for skaters who have finished CanSkate.

About STARSkate

STARSkate is Skate Canada’s figure skating program. Skaters learn jumps, spins, footwork and dance, and build the base for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

Coaches are certified by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). The program is open to skaters of all ages, including adaptive skaters, once they have the skills to start.

At Minto, STARSkate takes skaters from recreational figure skating through to competition.

How skaters get to STARSkate

CanSkate

Skaters learn the basics in Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program. STARSkate starts after CanSkate Stage 6, or the same level of skill.
NextSTAR

Minto’s bridge from CanSkate to figure skating, for skaters working on Stage 4 and up. Skaters are invited to join.
STARSkate

Skaters work through the STAR levels in each discipline, at their own pace.

Levels

STARSkate has two parts. Skaters move up by passing assessments, one discipline at a time.

STAR 1 to 5

The figure skating essentials. Training covers every discipline and includes group class time. Figure skates, hockey skates or a sled are all allowed.
STAR 6 to Gold

Builds on STAR 1 to 5 and adds advanced elements, with assessments and events at each level.

Disciplines

Skills

Turns, steps and field moves. The foundation for every other discipline.
Freeskate

Singles skating: jumps, spins and programs, with room for personal style.
Pairs

Two skaters together, with lifts, throws and matched elements.
Ice dance

Inspired by ballroom dance, with a focus on rhythm and elegance.
Synchronized

Teams of eight or more skating in formation. Open to all ages and levels.
Artistic

Movement, creativity, projection and musicality.

Assessments and membership