StarSkate
What is StarSkate?
Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what StarSkate is all about!
StarSkate has been the mainstay of figure skating in Canada for more than four decades.
StarSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills. 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.
How does StarSkate work?
The StarSkate figure skating program in Delta consists of figure skating skills in four areas – Skating Skills, Free Skate, Ice Dance, and Interpretive.
Acceptance into the Program
Skaters must have attained level 3 or equivalent in the Academy program in order to commence in this program.
Program Requirements
There are test levels from Star 1 through to Gold levels and the skaters work at their own personal progression to the achievement of these tests.
Skaters are recommended to skate 3 - 4 times per week in the StarSkate program with additional off-ice conditioning classes throughout the week.
Skating Skills
A combination of fundamental skating movements, executed on a pattern and skated solo. The basic components of all disciplines of figure skating are incorporated into the program.
Free Skating
Consists of the execution of jumps, spins, footwork, field movements and stroking, either in isolation or performed in sequence to music.
Ice Dance
Teaches timing, musicality, rhythm interpretation, structure as well as basic skating skills such as edges, flow, control, and unison.
Interpretive
Encourages and develops skaters’ creativity, expression, musicality, movement, interpretation of music, as well as the use of space, rhythm, line, and style.
Competitions for StarSkate Athletes
Sungod Skating Club loves to support and see figure skaters from the Lower Mainland compete! Even if a skater may choose not to participate in the Skate Canada CompetitiveSkate Program, our skaters may still want the opportunity to test their skill in a competition situation. Skate Canada offers several opportunities to do this.
What can I do after I become a StarSkate Athlete?
Once a skater is in the Skate Canada StarSkate Program, they have several options. Skaters may choose to remain in the StarSkate Program, taking tests 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.