Including skaters in the - BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD levels of StarSkate Academy Programing
Skate Canada LTD Parents Guide :: Halifax Skating Club
STARSkate Academy – BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD Levels
Register early as some sessions may fill. Fees per program will be available under the registration tab when posted.
Membership & Registration Details
- Skate Canada Membership Fee is due at registration for HSC home club members.
- Skaters from other clubs must register with their home club first and ensure their Skate Canada number is correctly added to their HSC profile to avoid duplicate charges.
- If incorrectly charged, email halifaxskatingclub@gmail.com for a refund.
- Use any unused ice credits during registration.
- Confirm with your base coach before registering for any Academy program.
STARSkate Program Overview
STAR = Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition
A progressive program focusing on:
- Ice Dance
- Skating Skills
- Free Skate
- Artistic Skating
- Synchronized Skating (Team)
Skaters receive group and/or private lessons and can take Skate Canada Assessments through a standardized system. Skaters are placed with a private coaching team during the Star 1-2 levels
Session Availability & Changes
- Always add your skater to the waitlist if a session is full.
- If session balancing is needed, families will be notified before any changes are made.
Academy Program Qualifications
| BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD |
|---|---|---|
| Working on STAR 1-2 | Working on STAR 3-4-5 | STAR 5+ & Competitive Skaters |
| STAR 1 Group Lessons | Must have passed a minimum of two STAR 2 assessments | Must have passed a minimum of two STAR 5 assessments - Exit phase from the Star 5 Program |
| 75-100% Group/Coach-directed time | 50-75% Group/Coach-directed time | 25% Group/Coach-directed time |
| Off-Ice/Stroking fees included. Remaining coaching fees paid to the coaching team. (Exception: STAR 1 Group – All lesson fees included.) |
Off-Ice/Stroking fees included. Remaining coaching fees paid to the coaching team. | Off-Ice/Stroking fees included. Remaining coaching fees paid to the coaching team. |
Drop-In Sessions
- Must be purchased by NOON the day before the session.
- Go to the registration page and select the session/date.
- Complete the checkout process.
🔹 Club sessions are NOT Ticket Ice. Ticket Ice is arranged with your private coaching team, tracked, and billed monthly. Please pay promptly.
🔹 Always inform your base coach before registering for a session or Drop-In.
🚨 If a skater is feeling unwell, they MUST NOT attend any session.