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Competitive Levels and Criteria  

The Competitive Singles programs are by invitation. Should you be interested in pursuing competitive skating, please speak to your coach directly. Beginning in the 2018-2019 seasons, we have introduced an Intro level for our Select, Elite and Advanced programs. Skaters invited to the Intro level of each program will train alongside all the skaters already qualified and registered for those sessions but will receive specific group instruction to further progress their skills.

The Summer 2019 qualifications can be found here.

The below qualifications are for the Main 2018-2019 and Spring 2019 seasons.

Pre Competitive 

For skaters that have been identified through the Pre Comp assessments, or invited by the Skating Director or The Directors of the Skating and Competitive Programs, or received a referral from the CanSkate director or a competitive coach. Skaters must be passed CanSkate Stage 5, be between 5 and 8 years of age, and display advanced edge control, balance and speed. 

The Pre Comp session includes one on-ice session and one off-ice session per week. The on-ice sessions will be in a group lesson format working on skating skills, jumps and spins, and other exercises to enhance skating development. Off-ice will consist of off-ice jumps, fitness, yoga and various other training methods. This is an enrichment program and skaters must be participating in other sessions to compliment the competitive training program.

Base Competitive

Skaters in this program will participate in 2 specific training days per week. Program sessions include on and off-ice instruction. Ice sessions will be in a group lesson format. Off-ice classes include 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 competitive training programs. Skaters must display a keen interest in pursuing competitive figure skating.

Qualifications

• Skaters should be under 10 years of age
• Landing all single jumps and starting to work on axels
• Skaters in this program must be participating in Invitational competitions before consideration will be given for promotion to the Advanced Competitive program.

Boys Only Competitive Program

This program is specifically designed for boys interested in pursuing competitive figure skating. Skaters will participate in the Base Competitive Program but will work in a group dedicated to boys only. The program is 2 days a week and includes on and off ice classes (as above).

Qualifications

• Figure Skates are mandatory for this program. Hockey skates are not acceptable at this stage.
• Skaters should be past Stage 5 of the CanSkate program

Advanced Competitive

Skaters in this program will participate in 3 specific training days per week. Program sessions include on and off-ice instruction. Two of the on-ice sessions and the Competitive Skills will be in a group lesson format, the other day (Thursdays) will be a Freeskate only session where skaters may get private lessons. Off-ice classes include off-ice fitness under the direction of Signe Ronka and Figure Skating Boot Camp, 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 competitive training programs.

Advanced Qualifications

• For skaters competing STAR 4 or higher
• Skaters landing an axel
• Skaters working on all double jumps and able to land 2 different double jumps
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Advanced Competitive Program sessions
• Skaters must skate in the summer program for a minimum of 2 weeks
• Skaters must compete in a minimum of 4 competitions a year

Advanced Intro Qualifications

• For skaters competing STAR 3 or higher
• Skaters proficient in the execution of an axel and double salchow
• Skaters must skate in the summer program for a minimum of 2 weeks
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Competitive Program sessions
• Skaters may be invited to specific sessions based on availability
• Skaters must compete in a minimum of 3 competitions a year
• Age and speed will be considered
• By invitation of the Skating or Competitive Director

Elite Competitive

Skaters in this program will participate in 3 specific training days per week, which include on-ice and off-ice instruction. 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 include off-ice fitness under the direction of Signe Ronka and Figure Skating Boot Camp, 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 competitive training programs.

Elite Qualifications

• Skaters competing at Pre-Juvenile of Higher in the 2018-2019 season
• Skaters competing at STAR 7 or higher in the 2018-2019 season
• 5 different double jumps and a double/double combination (2F or 2Lz must be included in the combination)
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Elite Competitive Program sessions
• Skater must participate in the off-ice program

Elite Intro Qualifications

• Skaters landing at least 3 different double jumps
• Skaters competing Pre-Juvenile or higher
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Competitive Program sessions
• Skaters must participate in the off-ice program
• By invitation from the Skating or Competitive Director
• Skater may be invited to specific sessions based on availability
• Age and eligible years of Pre-Novice will be considered

Select Competitive Program

Skaters in this program will participate in 3 specific training days per week, which include on-ice and off-ice instruction. 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 include off-ice fitness under the direction of Signe Ronka and Figure Skating Boot Camp, 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 competitive training programs.

Select Qualifications

• Skaters landing double axel and higher
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Select Competitive Program Sessions
• Skaters must compete at the 2019 Skate Ontario Championships
• Skaters competing internationally
• Skaters must participate in the off-ice program

Select Intro Qualifications

• Skaters with 5 or more years of Pre-Novice eligibility and consistently landing clean doubles up to and including 2Lz
• 3 double/double combinations (combos must include at least 1 - 2Lz, 1 - 2F, and 1 - 2Lo)
• Skaters that competed in the 2018 Skate Canada Challenge Competition
• By Invitation of the Skating or Competitive Director
• Skaters must skate on a minimum of 3 Competitive Program sessions
• Skaters may be invited to specific sessions based on availability
• Skaters must participate in the off-ice program

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.

Mandatory Membership Fees

1. The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $37 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.
2. The Skate Oakville membership fee of $50 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.
3. 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 5 monthly installments beginning September 1. Installments are also available for the Spring and Summer seasons.

Refunds

• Refund requests must be done by email to the office. (office@skateoakville.ca)
• The $37 Skate Canada fees are non-refundable for any reason.
• The $50 Skate Oakville fees and $80 fundraising fees are not refundable after the start of the season.

Full refund policies are available here.

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."