World Ice Skating Day – Event Details

This is a full club event with activities for Pre-CanSkate through Gold level skaters. All events are included in your regular registration. A detailed schedule will be emailed to all registered skaters after registration closes.

CanSkate Event – Fun Skate

Pre-CanSkate / CanSkate / Teen CanSkate / Junior Academy

This event gives skaters a relaxed, positive way to show what they’ve been learning. Skaters complete simple skill circuits and are assessed to Gold, Silver, or Bronze using Skate Canada standards. Every skater receives a certificate.

There is no fee to participate.

Registration: November 24 to December 1
Location: Centennial Arena
Skater Time: Skaters attend only during their assigned event time.

Tentative Schedule
12:00–12:45 – Bring a Friend Open Skate
• One guest per registered skater
• Helmets required for guests

12:45–1:15 – Figure Skating Showcase
• Synchro teams, solo skaters, and ice dance performances

1:30–3:30 – CanSkate Fun Skate

3:30–6:00 – StarSkate Academy Events

Important Notes
• No regular club sessions on this day
• Event is included in your registration at no extra cost
• Only skaters registered by December 2 may participate
• Skaters will be grouped by age, skill, and completed badges
• Registration is online at halifaxskatingclub.com

StarSkate Academy Events

Teen Bronze / Bronze / Silver / Gold / Synchro

We welcome all Academy skaters to join our Creative Improv and Team Element Events. These sessions give skaters a chance to perform, try new skills, and support teammates in a fun, encouraging environment.

Registration: November 24 to December 2
Fee: None
Location: Centennial Arena

Tentative Schedule

12:00–12:45 – Bring a Friend Family Skate
12:45–1:15 – Figure Skating Showcase
1:30–3:30 – CanSkate Fun Skate
3:30–6:00 – Creative Improv & Team Element Events

A detailed schedule will be sent after registration closes.

CREATIVE IMPROV EVENTS

Overview

Skaters perform a short improv program with limited preparation. Music is assigned at the start of warm-up. No coaching is permitted.

Event Levels

How It Works

• Each group receives a different piece of music
• Music is played three times on warm-up
• Skaters are then sequestered
• Skaters perform individually
• Judging considers creativity, interpretation, movement quality, and performance

TEAM ELEMENT EVENTS

Overview

Teams perform a sequence of assigned elements. Each skater completes one element, and combined results determine the team score.

Team Guidelines

• Teams of 2–4 skaters
• One element per skater (maximum two)
• One attempt per element
• Spins judged on quality only

Team Formation

• Skaters may create their own teams
• Coaches may help build balanced teams
• Every skater must register online
• One team member emails the list to: HalifaxSkatingClub@gmail.com
• Unassigned skaters will be placed on a team

Element Requirements

STAR 1–2

1. Single Loop
2. Waltz + Toe Loop
3. Backward Upright Spin
4. Spiral  Sequence

STAR 3

1. Single Flip
2. Loop + Loop
3. Change Upright Spin
4. Spiral Sequence

STAR 4

1. Single Axel
2. Lutz + Loop
3. Spin Combination
4. Spiral Sequence

STAR 5

1. Single Axel
2. Jump Combination (1+1, 1+2, or 2+1)
3. Spin Combination
4. Spiral Sequence

OPEN (STAR 6+)

1. Any Double Jump
2. Jump Combination
3. Flying Spin
4. Bonus Element