Once skaters have passed CanSkate Badge 4 at Stouffville Skating Club, they are eligible to move up to our Intro to Star session where they will continue their progress on CanSkate badges 5 and 6 in the areas of Agility, Balance and Control.
While skaters work to complete the CanSkate badges, there will be more focus on figure skating and preparing them for progression into the Skate Canada StarSkate program.
What is the format of the Intro to Star session?
The Intro to Star session is a fully coached session including warm-up, group lessons and cool-down. Skaters will be divided into groups based on skill level.
CSA APPROVED HOCKEY HELMETS ARE MANDATORY until the skater completes CanSkate Badge 5.
Private lessons may be suggested by coaches for some skaters but are not generally available to all Intro to Star skaters.
For maximum progression and skill attainment, skaters must skate 2 days per week. Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday nights. Please consult the schedule for exact skating times and fees.
Proper figure skates and skating attire are required (warm, layered stretch garments and no jeans or restrictive streetwear clothing). Please make sure all long hair is tied back. No gum on the ice.
What is StarSkate?
Skate Canada's StarSkate program offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the primary areas of Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate, and Artistic skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in group and private lesson formats in a progressive and sequential manner. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada tests (at the discretion of the skater's private coach) through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters may also opt to pursue StarSkate level competitions, under the direction of their coach.
What is the Skate Canada fee?
All members of a Skate Canada sanctioned club pay an annual registration fee which 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the skating office.
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).