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Junior 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 Junior Star Skate program should have completed CanSkate Stage 5 or graduated from our ITS program. All skaters in the Junior Star Skate program are required to register for minimum two sessions per week. Junior Star Skate sessions consist of 1.25 hour on-ice with the following format:

  • 30 minutes of group lessons included in registration fees
  • additional 15 minutes of private/semi-private lessons (not included in registration fees and build separately - minimum 1 lesson/session)
  • 15 minutes of skater directed practice

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. 

Junior Star Skate Schedule

Junior Star Skate registration spans both Fall and Winter sessions. and skaters must be registered in at lestt 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 ($402.50)

4:00-5:15 pm

Fall: Sep 9 - Dec 16
Winter:

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

Tuesdays ($455)

4:15-5:30 pm

Fall: Sep 10 - Dec 17
Winter:

No ice days: Nov 12

Wednesdays ($455)

5:00-6:15 pm

Fall: Sep 11 - Dec 18
Winter: 

No ice days: Nov 13

Thursdays ($425)

5:15-6:30 pm

Fall: Sep 12 - Dec 19
Winter: 

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

Saturdays ($367.50)

8:30-9:45 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

Junior 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 1-5 assessments are conducted across all core disciplines (free skate, skills, dance & artistic) by the coaching team. When your skater is ready for one of these assessments you will be notified by email so you can purchase a $12 assessment fee.

Assessments are conducted during regular lesson time. If required, an assessment may take place over two lesson slots. 

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