Pre-StarSkate

Pre-StarSkate is a program designed to help skaters make the transition from CanSkate to StarSkate. This is an introductory program designed to teach the basic skills of figure skating while bridging the gap between CanSkate and StarSkate for those skaters wishing to pursue figure skating.  To participate skaters are encouraged to have completed most of Stage 4 in the CanSkate program and/or have been invited by an ISC coach.

Pre-StarSkate offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic figure skating skills while completing their latter Stages of CanSkate.

• Skaters will be encouraged to practice their skills independently, which is an important aspect of the StarSkate program
• After completion of this program, they are ready to move to the large ice surface and retain an NCCP-certified professional coach, and participate in private, semi-private, or group instruction
• Skaters may attend this program for usually 2 years, pending on achievement and comfort level
• Skater must receive an invitation from a coach prior to registering
• New to the club and think this is the correct program? Please contact Julie or Nicole (coaches) prior to registering
• A helmet or halo is optional but encouraged
• Professional figure skates are required

Please note:  At the Pre-Star level, the focus is now on figure skating techniques, and as such, it is important to purchase proper figure skates. Purchasing skates, whether new or used, should be done at a store specializing in figure skating. If you are concerned about how to purchase skates, again, please feel free to speak with your coach about how to purchase skates appropriate for your child's skating level. Staff at a specialized skating store are also knowledgeable and able to assist in making a proper choice.