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.