Group Star

A Flexible Pathway to Skating Success

The Group STAR program introduces the sport of figure skating. This program provides the building blocks of our sport to support a skater's development in any area of figure skating they choose to explore. Skaters will continue to move through the StarSkate program, but in a fun-filled group environment. Group STAR has been designed to provide direction from a coach as much as possible to support correct technique and offer a well-balanced skill set in their development. Coaches will guide the skater's practice time to initiate good training habits.

The Group STAR program includes a full complement of progressive assessment opportunities. These assessments enable skaters to set and achieve goals and measure progression through the STAR 1-4 program, and are completed in-club with coaches during their regular training sessions. There is increased opportunity to participate in community functions and Performance & Development Opportunities (PDOs), including events to support skill development, challenge days, fun events, and performance opportunities like our annual Ice Show Flashing Blades.

Program Features

  • Level: Suitable for skaters who have completed CanSkate/Future Star and are starting the STAR 1-4 program.

  • Skating Frequency: One Group STAR session per week.

  • Competitions: Skaters do not participate in competitions at this level, but instead have an opportunity to participate in community functions and other Performance & Development Opportunities (PDOs).

  • Focus Areas: A well-balanced introduction to all areas of figure skating — Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate, and Artistic.

  • Testing: Skaters progress through a full complement of assessments, completed in-club with coaches, to advance through the STAR 1-4 program.

  • Private Lessons: Not available at this time as part of the Group STAR session

Fee Structure

  • Group Instruction Fees:

    • Fees are structured to cover 50 minutes of group instruction.

    • Prime ice time is reserved for group instruction.

  • Coaching Compensation:

    • Coaches are compensated by the club for group instruction.

  • Additional Costs:

    • Flashing Blades program is included.

    • Appropriate skates and attire are required.

      Additional questions? Contact us or email your Coach Coordinator, Laurie-Beth Russell, lauriebethrussell@gmail.com .