Skating Requirements

Learn-to-Skate

(CanSkate, Canskate for Preschool, CanSkate for Hockey/Ringette)

See Skate Canada for description of programs and qualifications. Hockey-style CSA approved helmets are MANDATORY for ALL SKATERS. Full equipment is recommended for CanSkate for Hockey/Ringette.

A CSA Certified Hockey helmet is MANDATORY for Adults and are to be worn until stage 5 of CanSkate has been passed.

StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)

All skaters entering the StarSkate program must have a private coach. All sessions include time for warm-up/stroking, freeskate and dance. Skaters must skate at the level they qualify for; any exceptions require Board approval. See Skate Canada for program description and qualifications.

Junior

Must have passed CanSkate Badge 6.

Intermediate

Must have passed two of the following tests: Preliminary Freeskate, Preliminary Skills, Preliminary Dances; OR be at least 14 years of age and have passed one of the above tests.

Low intermediae

Skaters must not have passed JR. Bronze Skills OR Preliminary Freeskate

HIGH Intermediate

Skaters MUST have passed BOTH Preliminary Freeskate AND JR. Bronze Skills

* For the NEW Intermediate Low/High sessions no online registration is available – registrations will be taken in person only

Senior

Must have passed two of the following tests: Junior Bronze Freeskate, Senior Bronze Skills, Senior Bronze Dances; OR be at least 16 years of age and have passed one of the above tests.