Intermediate 
Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!
Once a skater has completed their CANSkate Badge 6, they are eligible to move to our Intermediate Starskate session. The Intermediate STARSkate program continues the development of more advanced figure skating skills with a combination of group lessons and private/semi-private lessons.
What is the format of the Intermediate session?
5 min coach led warm up
20 min coach led group lesson
25 min independent practice time
10 min coach led dance / cooldown
The intermediate session includes a portion of free time where skaters are expected to practice independently and safely. For the safety of all skaters and coaches, games of tag and racing will not be permitted during independent free time.
Skaters will participate in private coach assessed tests at the Star 1-5 level in the areas of Skills, Dance, Freeskate and Artistic. Once a skater reaches Star 6 level, they will participate in one of our club test days (at the discretion of their coach), for assessment by a Skate Canada evaluator. Please note additional test fees apply and are not included in program fees or lesson fees.
Our Intermediate sessions are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. Friday session is combined with the Senior session and is intended for intermediate skaters that have progressed and will be comfortable with older and faster skaters.
A minimum of 3 skating days per week is strongly recommended at this level. Please consult the website for exact schedule times and program fees.
Private or Semi-private coaching is required at this level. Please contact your coach of choice DIRECTLY to inquire about their availability and rates. Coach contact information can be found on the website under Club Info/Coaches tab. Please do not contact the club office for private coach availability.
What is STARSkate?
Skate Canada's STARSkate program offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills of Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate and Artistic skating. Unique in Canada, this program figure skating skills in private and group lesson formats in a progressive manner. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters may also opt to pursue Starskate level competitions, under the direction of their coach.
How does STARskate work?
The STARskate program consists of figure skating skills in four areas:
1. SKATING SKILLS - Mastery of the basic fundamentals of skating using edges, turns, steps, edge quality, control, power and speed
2. ICE DANCE - Teaches timing, musicality, rhythm, interpretation, structure as well as basic skating skills such as edges, flow, and control
3. FREE SKATE - Consists of the execution of jumps, spins, step sequences, field movements, stroking and program development
4. ARTISTIC - Development of a skater's creativity, expression, musicality, interpretation and skating skills
These four areas are divided into the following levels:
1. Skating Skills: Star 1-5, Star 6-Gold
2. Ice Dance: Star 1-5, Star 6-Gold, Diamond
3. Free Skate: Star 1-5, Star 6-Gold
4. Artistic: Star 5, 7, 9, Gold
Proper Skating Attire
Skating appropriate warm, layered garments with stretch. No jeans, or other restrictive clothing (street wear) allowed on the ice. All long hair should be tied back. No gum on the ice.
Please note that no fathers/adult males/male siblings are allowed in the Intermediate girls dressing room due to the range of ages in this group and our need to guarantee their privacy when changing. A family dressing room is available if needed.
What is the Skate Canada fee?
All members of a Skate Canada sanctioned club pay an annual registration fee that registers them as a member of the National Skate Canada organization. This non-refundable fee is included in your program registration charge.
All Club information is communicated by email and will be on our website. Please make sure the office has the email address that you check often. Please contact the office with any questions or concerns.
The Stouffville Skating Club regrets we are unable to offer makeup classes when a skater is away due to illness, vacation or injury or due to unforeseen cancelled sessions (i.e. inclement weather).
