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Introduction to Star Skate (ITS)

The ITS program is geared towards skaters with an interest in figure skating who have prior skating experience. In ITS, skaters participate in hour-long practice sessions twice a week minimum. Sessions in the ITS program are done in a group setting to encourage cooperation between skaters and allow them to motivate each other to reach their goals, all while providing opportunity for one-on-one instruction time with a trained NCCP coach. 


This program is a great transition from CanSkate into the StarSkate program by offering skaters 45 minutes of group instruction and 15 minutes of supervised practice time to facilitate independent practice skills. The 45-minute instruction time includes a 15-mintue group stroking lesson focusing on some of the essential components of skating: power, edge development, endurance, flexibility, and musicality. 

Additionally, within the 45-minute instructional period, skaters will work with a coach on skills from Stages 4, 5, and 6 of the CanSkate program within the three fundamental areas of balance, control, and agility. Skaters will also be introduced to skills from early StarSkate levels. By offering 15 minutes of independent practice time, skaters can revisit skills they enjoyed or ones they found difficult to improve their skating and better understand their individual goals within skating.

Dryland/Off-Ice is offered twice a week as a group class (included in your registration) 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. 

 

ITS Schedule & Pricing

ITS registration occurs separately for Fall and Winter, and each ITS session requires 1 mandatory fundraising/volunteer commitment. 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 

4:15-5:15 pm

Fall: Sep 9 - Dec 16
Winter: Jan 6 - Mar 24
$187 - 11 sessions

No ice days: Sep 30, Oct 14, Nov 11, Feb 17 

Tuesdays 

4:30-5:30 pm

Fall: Sep 10 - Dec 17
Winter: Jan 7 - Mar 25
$204 - 12 sessions

No ice days: Nov 12

Wednesdays

5:15-6:15 pm

Fall: Sep 11 - Dec 18
Winter: Jan 8 - Mar 29
$204 - 12 sessions

No ice days: Nov 13

Thursdays

4:15-5:15 pm

Fall: Sep 12 - Dec 19
Winter: Jan 9 - Mar 29
$187 - 11 sessions

No ice days: Oct 31, Nov 14, Jan 16

Saturdays

8:45-9:45 am

Fall: Sep 14 - Dec 21
Winter: Jan 4 - Mar 29
$170 - 10 sessions

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 recieve emails from coach@leducskating.com

Coaching Team

The ITS program is coached by NCCP professional coaches. You may see any of the following coaches working with your skater throughout the season:

  • Coach Katie
  • Coach Heidi
  • Coach Gabby
  • Coach Erika
  • Coach Vicki
  • Coach Jenna
  • Coach Sage
  • Coach Hailey
  • Coach Emily

The director of the ITS program is Coach Emily. In the event you have any questions, concerns or are emailing about your skater missing their ice time, please address Emily in emails sent to coach@leducskating.com

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