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STARSKATE

STARSKATE = SKILLS, TESTS, ACHIEVEMENT, RECOGNITION

ABOUT STARSKATE

STARSkate is for our skaters that have successfully completed the CanSkate program and would like to pursue figure skating. In the STARSkate program, with guidance from coaches, skaters will learn jumps & spins in Freeskate, Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Artistic Skating and Synchro moves. STARSkaters progress through Skate Canada’s National STAR program and its standardized assessment system.

MSC offers 3 levels of skating in our STARSkate program: Junior, Intermediate and Senior each requiring their own set of STAR assessments to be achieved.

We complement our on-ice instruction with sport-specific off-ice training for all athletes to attend.

MSC requires a minimum commitment of skating two days weekly for this program.

JUNIOR

Junior STARSkate is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for those skaters who have completed CanSkate and are ready to pursue the various disciplines of skating. Skaters receive a one hour fully-coached session conducted by our Certified Skate Canada Professional Coaches. The start and end of each session day is designated for a full group 15 min instruction focusing on skating skill development. Skaters will also receive 30 min of smaller group instruction focusing more on specifics in the disciplines of Dance, Freeskate, Skills, Artistic and Synchro.

Sport-specific fitness classes (included) are offered for 60 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all Juniors to attend one or both classes.

Minimum qualification:

Completed CanSkate Stage 6

Note: For the Junior STARSkate program, the Club requires that there be an adult who is responsible for the skater, present in the arena during the skater’s session. It is mandatory for skaters in the Junior program to skate two days per week in order to continuously progress.

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INTERMEDIATE

Intermediate STARSkate offered Fridays and Saturdays, continues advancement in the skating disciplines of Freeskate, Dance, Skills, Artistic and Synchro. Intermediate sessions include one 15 minute group lesson with one of our Certified Skate Canada Club Coaches. while the balance of the session will include a private lesson from a skater's base coach and solo practice time to further develop their skills. Skaters must have a private coach at this level.

We complement our on-ice instruction with specialized off-ice training classes of 60 minutes (included) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and athletes may choose to attend more than one class.

MSC is piloting a new one hour fully-coached session on Mondays and Wednesdays for the Intermediate level. Skaters will work in small groups with a coach focusing on the development of skills in Freeskate, Dance, Skills, Artistic and Synchro. No private coaching will be required on these sessions. Skaters will benefit best by registering for both pilot classes but not mandatory.

Minimum qualification: Passed any STAR 3 Assessment.

SENIOR

Senior STARSkate is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for skaters to practice skills independently with the exception of private lesson time. One 10 or 20 minute group lesson (depending on the week day) is offered, conducted by one of our Club coaches. We complement our on-ice instruction with specialized off-ice training classes of 60 minutes (included) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. All Seniors are welcome to attend any or all fitness classes.

Minimum qualification:

Passed STAR 5 Skills and Star 4 Freeskate Elements and Star 4 Program OR STAR 5 Skills and STAR 5A and 5B Dance.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payments for registration and program fees are to be made by Visa or Mastercard only, in Uplifter. Upon registration, payment will default to use previous credit(s) accumulated up to one year by the skater permitting a choice to apply them or bypass to credit card payment.

The first installment must be paid at the time of registration. This will include the Skate Canada fee, Club administration fee, non-resident fee (if applicable), volunteer fee (if buying out), PA volunteer fee (if buying out), Skate Ontario Lottery Booklet and 25% of program fees.

Installment payments for the balance of the program fees will be charged to the credit card on file on November 15, 2024 (25%), January 15, 2025 (25%) and March 15, 2025 (25%).

It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that the credit card on record for installment payments is valid, otherwise a processing fee will be charged. In order to update credit card information, please log into your MSC account . If you require assistance, contact the Club Registrar at info@mississaugafsc.com .

ADDITIONAL FEES

$60.00 Skate Canada Fee - annual membership fee that is paid directly to Skate Canada and covers membership and insurance. Effective September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
$60.00 Administration Fee - covers administrative costs and is charged once per season.
$40.00 Skate Ontario Lottery Booklet Fee - MSC's only mandatory fundraiser. Each skater will receive a booklet of 20 lottery tickets valued at $40.00 that they may sell or keep themselves. If the skater sells all of their tickets, the $40.00 is recouped by the skater. A draw will be held by Skate Ontario in June 2025. These funds help to subsidize ice and program costs. One of our very own Adult Skaters was the Grand Prize Winner this year of a 2024 Nissan Kicks!
$60.00 Non-Resident Fee - annual fee that is paid directly to the City of Mississauga for non-resident members. Effective September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

POLICIES

STARSkate Membership Policy 2024-25

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SCHEDULE

Program Schedule StarSkate 2024-2025.