Competition and Simulation Day Information

STARSkate is for skaters working on the Star 1 to Gold pathway.

 Podium to Pathway is for skaters taking a competitive pathway.

Club Fun Meets - Star 1, Star 2 and Star 3 levels

Clubs offer competitions for their own members to compete against each other. The club determines the categories which generally follow Skate Canada STARSkate guidelines (e.g. length of program, category name, type of event offered, etc) The club may also offer other creative events such as dance, artistic, similar pairs, elements, etc.

STARSkate Series Competitions

These are events involving a number of clubs in the same region or area. The competition categories offered  fall in line with the applicable Skate Canada specifications regarding program criteria and eligibility to compete.

STARSkate Championships

The  STARSkate Championship provides opportunities for skaters to qualify with points, for a provincial final in their respective level.

Combined Invitational Competitions

These are events coordinated by a Section or Club(s) and offered, to Starskaters and Podium to Pathway skaters. These events fall within Skate Canada's specifications regarding program criteria and eligibility to compete.

Competitive Invitational Competitions

This Podium to Pathway events gives athletes the opportunity to  attain points to qualify for the Sectional Championships. Top finishers at this event will advance to Skate Canada Trophy.

Sectional Championships

The  Sectional Championship provides opportunities for skaters, registered in Podium to Pathway to qualify with points, for a provincial final in their respective level.

Simulations

This is an opportunity for skaters to do their solo just like they would do it in competition. It is a specially scheduled event often scheduled just before an actual competition. The skaters will be given a five minute warm up on the ice and then they will all clear the ice and do their solo one at a time. This is a great time to wear your competition skating dress. You may also want a zip-up warm up jacket and mini mitts.

Competition Registration

You must be at the arena at least ONE HOUR before your event starts in order to register (half an hour ahead if you are the 1st event of the day).

 At registration, you will give your name and the event you are entered in as well as register all copies of your music. Don’t forget to pick up your music when your event is complete.

 After registration, please check in with your coach & the Ice Captain…..the lady with the clipboard.

 

COMPETITION DAY CHECKLIST:

• a smile
• clean skates and laces
• music
• skate guards
• schedule and map
• skating outfits (& a backup)
• tights
• warm-up sweater or club jacket
• mini mitts
• running shoes
• make-up
• hair accessories
• little sewing kit
• camera - flash not permitted
• small snack and juice
• you are all ready!