PreSTARSkate

Our PreSTARSkate program is our bridge program between CanSkate & STARSkate. PreSTARSkate is an add on program for our more serious CanSkaters Participants. Skaters must be registered for at least 1 CanSkate session in order to register for this program and must have completed CanSkate Stage 3 and would like to continue developing figure skating skills and technique. PreSTARSkate will introduce skaters to the sport of figure skating and its disciplines: freeskate, skills and ice dance. The goal of the program is to prepare skaters for successful completion of the STAR 1 assessments (tests) in freeskate, skills and ice dance. 

This includes:

• Skills: edges, turns, power and field moves.
• Freeskate: jump and spin technique as well as the introduction of programs to music.
• Ice Dance: dance steps and technique, pattern dances, timing and carriage. 

Assessments – Skaters in this program will be assessed by the coach that is teaching them each discipline (freeskate, skills & ice dance).

Program details

Prerequisite: Skaters who have completed CanSkate Stage 3 or equivalent.

Sessions include coach-led warm up and stroking exercises and coach instructed group lessons. Small group lessons with certified professional coaches will work on individualized figure skating skills. This program is designed to help skaters transition from CanSkate to StarSkate focusing on the components of the Skate Canada STAR 1 assessments in skills, freeskate & dance. Program price includes on-ice program coaching. Skaters can have the opportunity to participate in competition events. Additional coaching fees apply for coach attendance at competitions.

Lower level CanSkaters who wish to participate should contact us to get prior coach approval.