STAR 1-5 Assessments

The STAR 1-5 program consists of assessments in Dance, Freeskate and Skills.
The chart below is a brief over of the assessments available to skaters at this level.

Skills	Freeskate Elements	Freeskate Program	Dance
STAR 1	STAR 1		STAR 1
STAR 2	STAR 2	STAR 2	STAR 2a	STAR 2b
STAR 3	STAR 3	STAR 3	STAR 3a	STAR 3b
STAR 4	STAR 4	STAR 4	STAR 4a	STAR 4b
STAR 5	STAR 5	STAR 5	STAR 5a	STAR 5b

• STAR 1 -5 assessments are less formal than Test Days. Skaters will be evaluated during a regular session by their own coaches.
• STAR 1 assessments are the least formal. Depending on the coaches’ preferences, skaters may be allowed to wear their practice skating outfits. As skaters progress from STAR 1 to 2, 3, and 4, the tests become more formal. Skaters will have to wear their skating dresses, do up their hair etc. It is to prepare skaters for higher level testing which they will be evaluated by outside judges.
• STAR 5 assessments will be similar to tests in the Test Day setting where skaters are expected to arrive early and dress properly.
• Skaters Must have passed the corresponding preceding level (per discipline).
• In dance, skaters may be assessed on STAR 2b prior to STAR 2a, however must pass the complete STAR 2 before being assessed on either STAR 3 assessment
• In freeskate, skaters may be assessed on the element portions separately from the program assessments. To achieve a full STAR level, both portions must be passed.
• For a detailed Upper Canada SC STAR 1-5 Assessment Guide, click here.

Skate Canada STAR 1-5 Assessment Guide
Click here for the information provided by Skate Canada.