Starskate Programs at the Fergus Skating Club
With the exception of our group lessons and classes, the StarSkate Program is not as structured as CanSkate, as it offers independent practice time to skaters.
This year our Jr/Sr (Star 2-Gold) practice session fees include your coaching fees. Skaters receive private or semi-private lessons (15 minutes or more) from a professional coach on these sessions but will need to be able to practice independently for the rest of the skating session.
Our programs have been renamed to align with new Skate Canada Testing System.
Please review the "Equivalency" Chart below.
Junior StarSkate (Previously seen as Star 1 & 2 Core Class) (Also called Introductory)
- This class is for skaters interested in figure skating who are not yet ready for private coaching.
- Coaching cost is included in the group lesson fees.
- Passed Canskate Badge 4 or higher (or as recommended by coach).
- There is one 60 minute group lesson on Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, sharing ice with our Pre-CanSkaters
- A group instruction program with the focus on the foundations of figure skating, taught by professional Skate Canada certified coaches.
- Other group coached classes available: StarSkate and/or semi-private Practice sessions (Star 1, and even Star 2 families, may wish to check in with a coach or Board Member if unsure if their skater is ready for these lessons).
StarSkate
- 60-90 minute group and private/semi private lesson on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's
- Coaching cost is included in the lesson fees.
- Previous participation in Star 1-2 Group is recommended.
- Features a combination of all figure skating areas including dance, free skate, skills, and interpretive
- Works on elements such as technique, performance, spins, jumps, edges, etc.
- Includes ALL star levels
- Must be Star 1 or higher
Star Practice
- Skaters will be working on the StarSkate test programs
- Private/semi-private lesson format, but coaching fees are included.
- Opportunities to work on solos, prepare for assessment days, competitions, and receive other direct instruction on key areas/skills to build.
- Must be at a minimum level of star 2 and must be able to skate independently
- Skaters will have a 10 minute to 15 minute private/semi-private lesson in addition to time to work independently on skills.
StarSkate Off-Ice Class (all Star levels)
- Led by a club coach focused on exercises to increase flexibility, balance, strength and conditioning.
- From time to time there will be advice about StarSkate test days, performing and competing.
- In addition most weeks we will present a few minutes of PA training (Canskate Program Assistant)- guidance, advice and tips. PA's are a very important part of all skating clubs. Canskate programs cannot function well without Pa's helping the professional coaches, especially with the youngest beginners (age 3-4) who need more attention than just the group leader.
STAR 1-5 Equivalencies.pdf