What is Star 5 in figure skating?
STAR 1-5 assessments are coach assessed and include Skills, Freeskate, Artistic and Dance. STAR 6-Gold assessments for Skills may be coach assessed or Evaluator assessed. STAR 6-Gold assessments for Freeskate, Dance and Artistic are Evaluator assessed.
What comes after CanSkate?
The Junior program is the next step from CanSkate, for those skaters interested in figure skating. Skaters in this program must have achieved Level 5 in CanSkate. The program will introduce skaters to the disciplines of figure skating: skills, dance and freeskate incorporating lessons in each area.
Can Skate pre star?
Pre-STAR (PS) is a program designed for skaters who wish to pursue figure skating in the STARskate or Competitive stream. The PreSTAR Program is a stepping stone between CanSkate and Figure Skating (STARSKate Test/Competitive Program). It is suitable for any skater who has an interest in figure skating.
What is Star Skate?
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. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.
How long does it take to complete CanSkate?
This program is 30 minutes in duration and CanSkate is 45 minutes long. I am an adult who wishes to learn to skate. What program do I register in? CanSkate!
What do you need for CanSkate?
What do you need to participate?
- All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. Dress in layers – it will get warm!
- Figure or hockey skates can be worn but must provide good support.
- Figure skates have a toe pick which is needed for jumps.
Can Skate Jack Byrne Arena?
In addition to minor hockey and figure skating, it is enjoyed by hundreds of others for General Skating, Adult Skating, Parent and Tot Skating and in the summer months, Roller Skating. The Jack Byrne Arena is located in Torbay, NL – just minutes away from Stavanger Drive in St. John’s.
What age is best to start figure skating?
In the figure skating world it’s known that 4, 5 and 6 years old is a good age to start ice skating lessons. 4-6-year-old children pick things up quickly, they learn basic ice skating moves a lot faster than most 2-3-year-olds.
What STAR assessments are available for a skater?
A skater may choose to wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet during an assessment. STAR 1-5 assessments are coach assessed and include Skills, Freeskate, Artistic and Dance. STAR 6-Gold assessments for Skills may be coach assessed or Evaluator assessed.
What are the different levels of freeskate assessments?
Freeskate assessments are divided into two parts, elements and programs. STAR 1-5 Freeskate assessments are coach assessed on Club sessions. 2.1. STAR 1 – Elements Passing requirements: four of five elements rated silver or better There is no program assessment at the STAR 1 level. 2.2.
What is the Skate Canada Star program?
Overview The Skate Canada STAR consists of STAR assessments, STAR competition categories and supplementary events. For detailed information regarding competition please refer to refer to the Competition Program Requirements – STAR rule. A skater may choose to wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet during an assessment.
What are the Star requirements for competition?
For detailed information regarding competition please refer to refer to the Competition Program Requirements – STAR rule. A skater may choose to wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet during an assessment. STAR 1-5 assessments are coach assessed and include Skills, Freeskate, Artistic and Dance.