Skate Canada's STARSkate program (a.k.a. Test Stream) offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic figure skating skills in four areas (Artistic, Dance, Free Skating, and Skating Skills) with the option of taking Skate Canada Tests. Sessions are classified by levels. Below are the eligibility requirements for each level.
This session includes: 15 min. group warm up, 15 min. group dance lesson, 15 min. stroking (Mon & Wed), 10 minute stroking (Sat) and optional group STARSkate lessons (see Schedule & Fees for prices). Helmets are optional.
Skaters working on Preliminary Freeskate and not passed any tests.
Passed any Preliminary tests (dance, skills, freeskate) and/or 12 years of age
Includes: 15 min. stroking (Tues & Sat). Optional 15 min. group freeskate/skills lesson on Wednesday (included in fees). Wednesday is a combined intermediate/senior session.
Passed Junior Bronze Freeskate and/or Passed Senior Bronze Dances or 15 years of age
Includes: Stroking (Mon & Sat). Optional 15 min. group freeskate/skills lesson on Wedenesday (included in fees). Wednesday is a combined intermediate/senior session. Thursday is a combined senior/adult session (excluding Adult CanSkate).
18+ years of age
Tuesday - All levels. Session includes 15 minute group lesson.
Thursday - All levels. Is a combined senior/adult session. No group lessons included.
Skaters wishing to skate on sessions for which they are not qualified for must get special permission from the Board of Directors at least one week before they skate.
