STARSkate - Competitions
Skating at competitions exposes the skater to yet another component of figure skating. Typically, your coach will recommend that skaters take part in a competition when they feel that the skater is ready to participate. Competitions can be held locally as well as out of town. Coaches will charge a fee for the time spent with the skater at the competition. For out of town competitions, generally, the coaches’ travel expenses will be shared amongst their skaters competing. It is recommended you discuss specifics with your coach prior to entering the competition.
An entry form will need to be completed and the fee enclosed and forwarded to the club holding the competition by a specified date. The categories available and the criteria for each category will be outlined in the competition announcement and/or on the entry form.
Actual skate times will be confirmed to you either in writing or on the competition web site approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the competition. Skaters should arrive one hour prior to skate time to ensure that they have registered and have enough preparation time. Many skaters love the air of competition, but it may not be for everyone. Remember that competitions are optional – if your child is not interested in competing it is not required.
The STAR 1-5 program introduces skaters to the key principles of assessment, performance and competition in a staggered format. Click here for a parents guide about this new program that Skate Canada launched in 2014.
An entry form will need to be completed and the fee enclosed and forwarded to the club holding the competition by a specified date. The categories available and the criteria for each category will be outlined in the competition announcement and/or on the entry form.
Actual skate times will be confirmed to you either in writing or on the competition web site approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the competition. Skaters should arrive one hour prior to skate time to ensure that they have registered and have enough preparation time. Many skaters love the air of competition, but it may not be for everyone. Remember that competitions are optional – if your child is not interested in competing it is not required.
The STAR 1-5 program introduces skaters to the key principles of assessment, performance and competition in a staggered format. Click here for a parents guide about this new program that Skate Canada launched in 2014.