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StarSkate 3+ & Adult Star 2+
Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a progressive manner that includes specifically designed awards and incentives.
About StarSkate 3+
Star Skaters and Competitive Skaters may engage a Skate Canada Certified Professional Coach to teach private lessons on our Open and Freeskate ice. Please note at this level the payment process changes; ice time fees are paid to the Club, whilst skaters will be invoiced for private lesson time and pay their Coach directly. Off ice lessons are now registered and paid for separately.
Check the schedule for off ice lesson times.
Learn more about the financial commitment here.
About Adult Star 2+
Kits FSC has a dedicated membership of adult skaters at all levels. If you are a mature skater seeking ice time, we welcome you to enroll in this program. Involvement in testing and private coaching is optional. Speak with Program Director Jessica Torvick about skating for leisure or setting individual goals.
StarSkate 3+ & Adult Star 2+ is organised into the following ice time sessions:
Open/Freeskate - Overseen by our Certified Coaches, skaters independently practice their freeskate elements. Skaters may regularly schedule lessons with their primary coaches during this time, typically in 15, 20, 30, or 60 minute intervals. Speak with your coach about what works best for your goals and budget.
Spins - Practising only spins for the designated time period to eliminate the interference of jumps, solo practice or other skating activity happening. This allows skaters to focus on spin practice.
Skills/Dance - Time allocated to Skate Canada Skills and Dance testing material. Skills are sets of turns and edges performed on patterns or semi-circles and also includes stroking patterns. Stroking is mainly patterns of basic skating skills that can incorporate turns and edges. Dance refers to ice dances, such as Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Baby Blues, etc.
Enrichment - More in depth work on various aspects of skating not usually focused upon during other sessions and not necessarily Skate Canada specified for testing. Can include stroking technique and exercises, edge and turn exercises, creative exercises, and field moves (spiral, spread eagle, ina bauer, etc.)
+ Off ice - Don't forget to register for off ice training separately! Essential for all Skate Canada members. An athlete’s training plan should involve regular off ice training to ensure they are doing all they can to achieve personal excellence at every level of their chosen Skate Canada program.
Star 3+ : All Ages
Adult Star 2+ : minimum 18 years of age
Pre-Requisites:
Star 3+ : Must be legitimately working on Axel and double jumps, established competing Star 3, and must skate minimum 2 days a week
Adult Star 2+: Completion of Star 1; test not required. Actively skating at / learning Star 2 level or higher
Recommended commitment: minimum of two on ice and off ice lessons weekly; up to four on ice lessons a week.
Lesson Format: Private and Semi-Private
Coach: Program Director Jessica Torvick oversees all sessions. Skaters may work with an assigned Primary Coach.
What to Expect
What to wear:
Full length active-wear pants, long-sleeves, and a jacket/sweater. Practice dresses, skirts, and skating tights are welcome.
Close fitting clothes are mandatory for coaches to see and correct body lines.
Nylons socks / skating tights
Long hair should be safely secured away from the face
Thin mittens/gloves
Skates:
Figure skates are mandatory
What is the right skate for my skating level?
What to bring:
We recommend a small bag containing:
- Water bottle
- Small healthy snack for before/after skating
- A micro-fibre cloth to dry skate blades after skating
- Soft skate blade cozies for post-skating storage
- Hard skate guards for walking off-ice in your skates
- Extra gloves/mittens
- Extra socks
- Running/Training shoes and socks for off-ice lessons
Lesson Days:
Plan to arrive with ample time to get ready.
Your off ice lesson may occur before or after your ice time, refer to the schedule. There will be a 5 minute period to change in/out of skates.
Warm up prior to stepping on ice. Check our resources for more information.
A coach will allow skaters onto ice to do group warm up laps.
Skaters will work independently on their current level skills and elements. Skaters may co-ordinate to have lessons with their primary coach.
At the end of the session skaters will be guided off the ice.
Dry and store your skates correctly.
Cool-down movements post-skate. Check our resources for more information.
StarSkate Level Tests:
Your coach may indicate you are ready to attempt a StarSkate level test/assessment. These are standardised practical tests provided by Skate Canada. Test assessments for Star 1 through 5 may done on a regular Open or Freeskate ice session and assessed by a skater's primary coach. A Skate Canada fee of $15 will be charged for each assessment. Please speak with your coach if you would like StarSkate testing to be part of your goals.
Questions about StarSkate2+ / Adult?
Contact our friendly Administrator at: admin@kitsfsc.ca