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Competitive

Skate Oakville offers a range of programs from learn to skate all the way up to competitive figure skating and synchronized skating. All programs are taught by coaches certified through Skate Canada and their partnership with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

This ensures that you are getting high quality coaches who are required to continue their professional development and are teaching up-to-date programs and skills that are vetted by the governing body for skating in Canada. As one of the biggest clubs in the country, Skate Oakville is always striving to bring best in class skating programs to the community. The board, staff and coaches are all dedicated to nurturing a culture that supports skating in a fun and friendly environment and challenges everyone to perform at their very best.

Competitive Free Skate Program

Assessment policies:

The skater reaches the minimum published standards of a session.
Age to Level – expectations. Age will be a determining factor.
Number of years in the group.
Skating Director & Free Skate Director reserve the right to determine the outcome of skater’s level and placement, and we work with our coaches on exemptions.
If a skater removes themselves for any reason, they will need to be reapply.

Requirements, Terms and Times Periods, once a skater has achieved a new level:

After achieving a level skaters have 2 years or the age limit, to obtain the requirements.
If it is determined they are not on track, coaches can request a time extension.
If it is deemed, they are not on the competitive pathway for the club, skaters will be asked to follow the star pathway.
Skaters can be reassessed if they match the standards in future.

PreCOMPETITIVE PROGRAM

The PreCOMP Program is offered 4 days per week. Program sessions include on and off ice instruction. All sessions will be group coaching by members of our competitive coaching team. Off ice classes will include off ice fitness , off ice jumps and other activities that will enhance the skater's training. Besides these training days, skaters are expected to be participating in other sessions to complement their development.

Entry Requirements: Under 8 years old from Canskate.

Once skaters are promoted from Canskate to PreComp 1, skaters have 2 years to obtain the requirements for Comp 1. If it is determined they are not on track (podium pathway), they will be asked to join other club programing.

Commitment: 2 days a week, with dryland training provided by the club.

Programming: 50 min group session, off ice/dryland classes after (3 times a week). Off ice class is basic balance and shapes.

Skaters must NOT have a private coach

COMPETITIVE 1 PROGRAM

The Comp 1 Program is offered 4 days per week. Program sessions include on and off ice instruction. All sessions will be group coaching by members of our competitive coaching team. Off ice classes will include off ice fitness , off ice jumps and other activities that will enhance the skater's training. Besides these training days, skaters are expected to be participating in other sessions to complement their development.

Entry Requirements: Under 9. Single Loop.

Once a skater is promoted to Comp 1 skaters have 2 years to obtain the requirements. If it is determined they are not on track (Podium pathway), coaches can request a time extension, or they will be asked to join other club programing.

Commitment: 2 days a week (full week programing/3 weeks in summer) with off-ice/dryland training provided by the club.

Programming: 50 min group sessions, off ice/dryland classes after (3 times a week). Dryland training is mandatory along with additional training recommended by the coach.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 2 PROGRAM

Skaters in this program will participate in at least 2 - Comp 2 programs (packages) per week, additional freeskate sessions and the off ice program. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Entry Requirements: Under 11. Single Axel & 1 double jump.

Once a skater is promoted to Comp 2 skaters have 2 years to obtain the requirements. If it is determined they are not on track (podium pathway), coaches can request a time extension, or they will be asked to join other club programing.

Commitment: 4 days a week (full week programing/5 weeks in summer daytime programing), with off-ice/dryland training provided by the club. Dryland training is mandatory along with additional training recommended by the coach.

Programming: 50 min free skate plus groups, offered 4 times a week.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 3 PROGRAM

Skaters in this program will participate in Comp 3 programs (packages) and additional competitive freeskate sessions and the off ice program. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Entry Requirements: Under 13. 4-5 consistent and clean double jumps. Must be competing in pre-juv/juv or higher. Rotational speed in a backspin, and knowledge of all difficult turns. Once a skater is promoted skaters have 2 years to obtain a double axel.

If it is determined they are not on track (podium pathway), coaches can request a time extension, or they will be asked to join other club programing.

Commitment: 5-6 days a week (full week programing/6 weeks in summer daytime programing), with off-ice/dryland training provided by the club. Dryland training is mandatory along with additional training recommended by the coach. Time off and breaks will be organized by the coach.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 4 PROGRAM

Skaters in this program will participate in a minimum of 2 - Comp 4 Programs (packages) per week, which include on- ice and-off ice instruction, as well as additional sessions to compliment the training requirements at this level. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Entry Requirements: Double axel and working on triples. Must be competing in Pre-Nov to Senior.

Commitment: 5-6 days a week (7-8 weeks of summer training), with off-ice/dryland training provided by the club. Time off and breaks will be organized by the coach. Dryland training is mandatory along with additional training recommended by the coach.

Programming is very dependent on level and age.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

Competitive Dance

Our Competitive Dance program is under the direction of Mark Bradshaw. Mark is a former International competitive Ice dancer. Besides working with our competitive dancers, Mark also works with the competitive singles and pairs skaters enhancing skating skills.

The competitive dance program includes sessions and development for both dance teams and competitive solo dance. Skaters wishing to participate in the competitive dance program should contact Skate Oakville directly.

Fees

Competitive Dance fees are based on the length of the session, how many weeks the session runs, and whether or not any coaching is included on the session.

Mandatory Membership Fees

The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $63 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and pays for your SC membership and insurance. We forward this fee on to SC on your behalf. The SC Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Skate Oakville membership fee of $40 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.

Payments

Full payment of mandatory membership fees is required at time of registration. Session fees may be split into 5 monthly installments beginning September 1. Installments are also available for the Spring and Summer seasons.

Our Competitive Pairs program is under the direction of Bruno Marcotte. Bruno is a level 5 NCCP certified coach who has coached pairs teams to gold medals at World Championships and several other Olympic and International medalists. The Competitive pairs program is home to national and International pairs teams and young up-and-coming pairs.

Competitive Pairs

The competitive pairs program includes on and off ice pairs sessions and the continual development of individual skating skills. Skaters wishing to participate in the competitive pairs program should contact Skate Oakville directly.

Competitive Fees, Policies & Refund Info

Fees

Competitive fees are based on the length of the session, how many weeks the session runs, and whether or not any coaching is included on the session, or if off ice training is included in the package.

Mandatory Membership Fees

The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $63 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and pays for your SC membership and insurance. We forward this fee on to SC on your behalf. The SC Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Skate Oakville membership fee of $40 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.
The Ontario Skaters' Promotional Contest Ticket Booklets at a cost of $80 is our annual fundraiser. Two ticket booklets are included with your registration at a cost of $80. You may sell the raffle tickets to family and friends and keep the money as you have already paid for the booklets. Alternatively you may enter yourself into the raffle and fill out all the tickets with your name. The ticket stubs are due back by Dec 31 so they can be mailed in to be included in the draw. The draw takes place at the Provincials competition in March.

Payments

Full payment of mandatory membership fees is required at time of registration. Session fees may be split into monthly installments. Installment option is available for Spring/Summer as well.

Refunds

Refund requests must be done by email to the office. (office@skateoakville.ca). We do not accept changes or withdrawals in person or over the phone.
The $63 Skate Canada fees are non-refundable for any reason.
The $40 Skate Oakville fee is not refundable after the start of the season.

Missed Classes

We use the same policy for missed classes as the Town of Oakville. "Participants are to attend all classes as scheduled for the program in which they are registered. In the event that a participant is unable to attend a scheduled class(es), make-up classes, refunds, or credits for the missed class(es) will not be provided."

Competitive FAQ

Is previous skating experience required to join Competitive Dance?

Yes. For Junior Dance: Skaters must pass all their preliminary dances, be between the ages 7 and 10-years, and interested in pursuing competitive dance. For Competitive Dance: Skaters must be part of a dance team that is pursuing competitive ice dance or preparing to compete in "Gold or Open Solo Short Dance," they must also be registered on a minimum of 2 other STARSkate sessions.

Does Competitive Ice Dancing distract from singles skating?

No, this is why skaters must be registered for a minimum of 2 STARSkate sessions outside of the competitive ice dance program. We encourage skaters to continually develop on their skills, as well as learn new ones.

My skater is interested in pairs skating, how do I sign them up?

Speak directly to your base coach for more information. The Competitive Pairs program is by invitation only and invitations are at the discretion of Bruno Marcotte.

Skaters from outside our club can send an email to our office (office@skateoakville.ca) and we can forward it on to the appropriate coaches.

Does Pairs skating distract from Singles skating?

Not necessarily. When starting out, it is common for skaters to compete in both singles and pairs. We encourage all levels of pairs skaters to complement their training with singles lessons to create a more well-rounded skater.