PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Star 1-5 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada, targeting athletes looking for a future in the sport. Taught by NCCP Skate Canada coaches, the program introduces skaters to the basic figure skating elements to create the foundation for future skating.

Skaters now have the ability to be assessed through a standardized testing system. StarSkate is not a badge program. Skaters also have the opportunity to start attending competitions at the Junior Star level. Skaters will work on completing Star 1 & 2 levels in the 4 disciplines.

The Star program is an opportunity for personal growth and the development of important life skills such as goal-setting, self-discipline, time management, healthy lifestyle and coping strategies to deal with both successes and failures. 

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The STAR program focuses 4 disciplines:

Skills a combination of fundamental skating movements, executed on a pattern and in isolation. The objective of skills is the mastery of the basic fundamentals of skating - edge quality, control, power and speed.

Dance teaches timing, musicality, rhythm interpretation, structure, as well as the basic skating skills like edges, flow and control. Dances are skated to prescribed steps on patterns to music. 

Freeskate the execution of spins jumps, field movements, stroking and footwork. Each assessment has two parts: Elements & Free Program (solo)

Artistic (Star 5+) uses skater creativity, expression, musicality, movement and interpretation of music as well as used of space, rhythm, line and style. Skaters must skate and interpret the piece of music. 

LESSONS

Lessons are taught in a group format. All lessons are included in your registration fee. Private coaches are not required at this level.

SESSION FORMAT

Each session includes:

• 10-minute stroking
• 30-minute group lesson (2x 15-minute lessons)
• 10-minute independent skating time

SKATES

Figure skates must be worn in the Junior Star program. It is important that skaters have good quality equipment. Better quality boots and blades will provide the needed support as your skater advances and it will help prevent injury. It's highly recommended skaters are purchased from one of the retailers listed below.

Skates should be sharpened every 20-30 hours of skating.

ATTIRE

Skaters should wear warm layers- we know the rink is cold!

We recommend warm mitts, leggings / athletic pants with tights underneath, or a skating dress / skirt (for females) and layers (for males)

A fleece, sweatshirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, yoga jacket or a jacket that is not too bulky or restrictive. Skaters may also wear skating dresses/skirts.

Skaters hair should be pulled back away from their face and consider a hat or headband

Skaters should not wear JEANS, BAGGY CLOTHING, HOODIES