Intermediate & Senior STAR Skate
StarSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters who have mastered figure skating skills in STARSkate may also choose to pursue synchronized skating or pairs skating.
Skater's in the Intermediate & Senior Star Skate program should have prior STAR Skate experience and be recommended to this program. All skaters in the Intermediate & Senior STAR Skate programs are required to register for minimum two sessions per week. Intermediaet & Senior Star Skate sessions consist of 1.5 hours on-ice with the following format:
- 15 minute stroking class (power and edge development)
- 15 minute group lesson (focused on core disciplines - free skate, skills, dance, synchro, artistic)
- minimum 1 private or semi-private lesson
- 45 minutes of skater-directed practice time
Dryland/Off-Ice is offered twice a week as a group class to work on flexibility, cardio, jump development and more! Dryland training is just as vital as time on the ice. It provides an opportunity to safely introduce new movement and promotes skater development across all disciplines.
Int./Senior Star Skate Schedule
Int./Senior Star Skate registration spans both fall and winter sessions, and skaters must be registered in at least two sessions per week. Skaters registered in 2 sessions per week are required to complete two fundraising commitments, and skaters registered in 3+ sessions are required to complete three fundraising commitments. Fundraising commitments can be bought out at the time of registration, or can be bought out mid-season for an increased price. If your fundraising commitment is incomplete at the end of each session, your account will be charged. CLICK HERE to explore fundraising opportunities.
Mondays ($419.75)
6:30-8:00 pm
Fall: Sep 9 - Dec 16
Winter:
No ice days: Sep 30, Oct 14, Nov 11, Feb 17
Tuesdays ($474.50)
4:15-5:30 pm
Fall: Sep 10 - Dec 17
Winter:
No ice days: Nov 12
Wednesdays ($438)
4:15-5:45 pm
Fall: Sep 11 - Dec 18
Winter:
No ice days: Nov 13
Thursdays ($438)
5:30-7:00 pm
Fall: Sep 12 - Dec 19
Winter:
No ice days: Oct 31, Nov 14, Jan 16
Saturdays ($383.25)
8:15-9:45 am
Fall: Sep 14 - Dec 21
Winter:
No ice days: Oct 12, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Jan 11, Jan 18
Important Dates
Sept 7 - Kick Off
Sep 14 - PA Training
Sep 18 - AGM
Oct 7 - Fall Fundraising Buyout date
Dec 16 - Christmas Gala
Feb 7 - Winter Fundraising Buyout date
Mar 16 - LSC Carnival
Dryland/Off Ice Times (FALL):
Tuesdays - 5:45-6:30 pm & Wednesdays - 6:30-7:15 pm
All skaters must be members of Skate Canada. The Skate Canada season runs from September 1st through August 31st each year. This involves an annual fee as set by Skate Canada that is automatically charged at the time of registration for your class (only if your skater has not registered in a Skate Canada class this season). Please note that the Skate Canada season renews on September 1st annually. Therefore, all skaters will be chared a new Skate Canada fee each year.
Competition Information:
Competition opportunities are communicated via email - so make sure you set your Uplifter account to receive emails from coach@leducskating.com
Coaching Team & Fees
Intermediate & Senior STAR Skate programs are coached by NCCP professional coaches. You may see any of the following coaches working with your skater:
- Coach Heidi
- Coach Vicki
- Coach Emily
- Coach Sage
- Coach Hailey
- Coach Katie
If you have any questions, concerns or are emailing about your skater missing their ice time, please email coach@leducskating.com.
Coaching Fees
Additional instruction (private & semi-private lessons) will be billed directly by the coaches in the month following the instruction. Payment is due 7 days after receiving an invoice and will be subject to 15% interest for late payments. Each coach is a general contractor to LSC and individual skaters, and fees vary from $8-14 (plus GST) /15 minute lesson, depending on the coach.
We recommend budgeting for a minimum of one private lesson per skating session. Your skater may also be given an additional semi-private lesson to utilize coaches. If you would like to request additional semi or private lessons, please email coach@leducskating.com
If your skater cannot make it to a session, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. If less notice is given and their lesson slot cannot be filled, you will be charged the applicable lesson fees.
When applicable, free-skate program music cutting is completed by the coaches. Music cutting fees range from $24-$50/program.
STAR Assessments
Star Assessments provide the structure for excelling in all areas of figure skating.
STAR 1-5 free-skate, dance and artistic assessments, as well as STAR 1-Gold skills are assessed by the coaching team. When your skater is ready for one of these assessments, you will be notified via email so that you can pay a $12 assessment fee on our website. Assessments will be conducted during lesson time and skills assessments are allotted two slots.
STAR 6-Gold free-skate, dance and artistic assessments are completed at assessment. More information will be shared vial email throughout the season if applicable to your skater.
Equipment/Skate Maintenance
Required Equipment
- well-fitted skates with ankle support
- gloves, jacket/sweater without a hood, and athletic pants
- water bottle
- hair ties to ensure hair is out of the face
Skate Maintenance:
- skates should be sharpened every two months in Edmonton at United Cycle, Pro-Skate or 111th Street Skate Sharpening