CANSKATE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS
In keeping with the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan of providing a platform for coaches to encourage and support athletes/participants at every level to fulfill their potential and remain involved in figure skating, this category is focused on the “Learning to Skate” stage.
This category, specifically stages 2-5, are open to CanSkate members only. Preliminary level skaters are eligible for Stage 6. Skaters who have passed any part of any Skate Canada test must enter one of the STAR categories.
All CanSkaters, up to and including Stage 5, must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice. Skaters beyond Stage 5 who choose to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet during a competition will not be subjected to any deduction in relation to the use of a CSA approved hockey helmet. Coaches will be allowed on the ice in a designated area for this event. Coaches must be wearing skates to be on the ice in the designated practice area.
Description: Skaters will be divided into groups and perform the elements. Skaters may NOT enter CanSkate Individual Elements category AND a Freeskate category.
Stage 2 Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 1 badge, but not the complete Stage 2 badge
- Forward two-foot sculling
- Forward two-foot turn (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
- Backward two-foot to one-foot glide
Stage 3 Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 2 badge, but not the complete Stage 3 badge.
- Forward circle thrusts (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
- Backward two-foot jump
- Backward two-foot sculling
Stage 4 Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 3 badge, but not the complete Stage 4 badge.
- Forward one-foot turn (turns are performed on each foot)
- Forward crosscuts (to be performed in each direction)
- Backward circle thrusts or pumps (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
- Backward 360° step turn (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
- Two foot jump forwards to backwards and backwards to forwards (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
Stage 5 Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 4 badge, but not the complete Stage 5 badge.
- Forward inside edges
- Forward two-foot side stop (CW or CCW – skater’s choice)
- Backward push glide sequence, width of ice
- Forward power jump
Stage 6 Skaters must have passed the complete Stage 5 badge, but not the complete Stage 6 badge.
- Forward outside edges
- Forward one foot side stop (left or right – skater’s choice)
- Forward/backward and backward/forward c-steps
- Backward perimeter skating with crosscuts
Skaters have the options to skate up one level with approval from a CanSkate coach. Judges for this event will not necessarily be Star 1-4 Qualified.
STARSKATE CATEGORIES
All Freeskate categories and technical requirements and specifications using the 2024-2025 Skate Canada Competition Program Requirements – STAR (Skate Canada Rulebook) posted at:
Competition Program Requirements - STAR (skatecanada.ca)These categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications.
Skaters are expected to skate to their ability and enter the appropriate category level based on the requirements outlined in each category. For example, skaters who entered STAR 1-4 Series events in the current season should likely register for the same categories. Please review the registration levels with your Coach.
Intro to Preliminary skaters are recommended to consider registration for Canskate 6 Elements or Star 1 Elements depending on skater testing level, Star 1 Dance and Team Event.
FREESKATE CATEGORIES
Skaters are only permitted to enter one Freeskate category.
STAR 1 Elements Assessment
(Assessed to Standard) Must not have passed any part of the STAR 6 Freeskate assessment. Elements scored to standard, skaters may be grouped by age. No Age Restrictions. (Mainly preliminary skaters)
Eight elements include the following:
- Circle Stroking Exercise: Stroking (Crosscuts) in same direction on a circle (one round forward,
one round backward); draw for direction
- Waltz Jump
- Single Salchow
- Single Toe Loop
- Forward Upright Spin
- Backward Upright Spin
- Forward Spiral circles: Two Spirals, one on each foot executed on a circle in the same direction; skater chooses direction
- Creative Expression routine (30 seconds – music provided by the Competition Committee, each flight to have a different music selection). This is assessed as “completed” or “incomplete” only
STAR 2 Free Skating Program
(Assessed to Standard) Must not have passed any part of the STAR 6 Freeskate Test. Individual elements plus Presentation and Skating Skills assessed to standard. Skaters may be grouped by age. Program Length: 2 minutes 10 seconds maximum. No Age Restrictions. (Mainly Preliminary or Junior skaters)
STAR 3 Free Skating Program
(Assessed to Standard) Must not have passed the any part of the STAR 6 Freeskate test. One program of 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds). Individual elements plus Presentation and Skating Skills, assessed to standard. Skaters may be grouped by age. No age restrictions. (Mainly Junior or Intermediate skaters)
STAR 4 Free Skating Program
(Assessed to Standard with ranking) May not have passed the any part of the STAR 6 Freeskate test. One program of 2:00 minutes in length (+/- 10 seconds). Individual elements plus Presentation and Skating Skills assessed to standard and ranked. Skaters may be grouped by age if numbers warrant. (Mainly Intermediate skaters)
Description: Skaters perform 4 required elements in isolation. Each element may only be attempted once. NO RESKATES permitted.
(Assessed to Standard) Skaters may not have passed any part of the Star 6 freeskate test.
- Loop Jump
- Waltz Jump + Single Toe Loop Jump Combination
- Back Upright Spin (minimum 3 revolutions)
- Forward Spiral Sequence – Two forward spirals, one on each foot performed on either an outside or inside edge. No more than eight steps between. Both spirals must be unassisted.
SKATERS MAY SKATE STAR 2 ELEMENTS OR STAR 2 FREESKATE BUT NOT BOTH. (Mainly Junior skaters without a program)
MIX AND MATCH TEAM ELEMENTS
Description: Skaters perform 1 required element in isolation. Teams will be made up randomly by the competition committee; each team member skates one element according to their Freeskate qualification level. The skater qualifications and elements will be as follows:
Star 1 – Waltz Jump
Star 2 – Loop Jump
Star 3 – Loop-loop combination
Star 4 – Axel
Star 5 – Combination Spin – must include at least one camel and one sit position and may include a change of foot. Forward entry only, No flying entry or difficult variations.
Star 6 – Any Double Jump
Star 8 and up – Any combination jump containing at least one double jump.
SKATERS WILL SKATE ONLY ONE ELEMENT. THERE WILL BE NO RESKATES. TEAMS MAY NOT HAVE THE SAME NUMBER OF SKATERS.
ICE DANCE CATEGORIES
Dance categories may be double paneled if scheduling allows. Skate Canada Series music will be used. The same music will be used for each skater in a category.
FAMILY ICE DANCE Dutch Waltz
A fun event for all Silver Blades families! Participants must be related. Medals will be awarded to all
participants.
KILLER KILLIAN
Open to all Intermediate and Senior Level skaters. Skate until you drop! This dance will be skated to
contemporary music selected by the Competition Committee.
SOLO DANCES
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult
Classifications. Limit to one dance per skater.
Star 1 Dance – Dutch Waltz, skater will not have passed any Star 2 dance test.
Star 2/3 Dance – Baby Blues (2 sequences), skater must have passed the complete Star 1 dance test
Star 4/5 Dance – Fiesta Tango (3 sequences), skater must have passed the complete Star 3 dance test.
Star 6/7 Dance – European Waltz (2 sequences), skater must have passed the complete Star 5 dance test.
Star 8/9 Dance – Starlight Waltz (2 sequences), skaters must have passed the complete Star 5 dance test.
Star 10/Gold – Argentine Tango (2 sequences), skater must have passed the complete Star 7 dance test.
SHOWCASE AND CREATIVE CATEGORIES
The following categories are open to those skaters who do not meet the criteria for the Adult Classifications.
Showcase and creative categories are intended to be entertaining and will be judged on their theatrical and artistic qualities. Programs may tell a story, create a mood or have an obvious theme.
Group Showcase
Open to Intermediate and Senior qualified skaters based on qualification level at the fall registration period. Group event: 2-6 skaters. Skaters to provide music, program length 1 minute (+/- 10 seconds)
Showcase programs are designed by the skaters and/or coach and focus on the skater’s ability to entertain an audience through use of theatrics or artistic abilities. Programs may tell a story, create a mood or have an obvious theme. Costumes and props are permitted within the restrictions.
Program content, rules and event procedures:
- Theatrical costumes and hand props are permitted. Feathers and boas of any type are not
permitted
- Vocal music is permitted
- A maximum of 1 minute will be permitted prior to each performance for the skater(s) to warm-
up and set-up any props as necessary
- All single jumps are permitted; jumps of any higher rotation will be subject to an illegal element
violation if included
- Programs should not resemble a synchronized skating program; use of team formations and
maneuvers should be limited
- Lifts and throws of any kind are not permitted and will be subject to an illegal element violation
if included
Create a Skate Creative Improv
Must have passed Star 1 skills assessment. Creative Improv programs are designed only by the skater with minimal preparation. Creative Improv tests the skater’s ability to quickly interpret a given piece of music and entertain the audience. There is no coaching permitted for these events. Two program Components will be assessed Presentation and Skating Skills. Music is selected by the Competition Committee or designate. Skaters will hear the music three times and then will skate a routine of their own creation. Coaches are not allowed to communicate with skaters after the warm-up has begun. Skaters may be grouped by age and/or skating level depending on number of registrants. Music will be 60 seconds (+/- 10 Seconds)
