Competition Pathways and Results

Skate Canada is divided into 13 Sections, which generally align with provincial and territorial boundaries. 

The competition levels in Canada, from highest to lowest, are:

STARSKATE - 

• Gold (Artistic)
• Star 10
• Star 9 (Short) (Artistic)
• Star 8
• Star 7 (Short) (Artistic)
• Star 6
• Star 5  (Artistic)
• Star 4 
• Star 3
• Star 2 - 1st Solo in Competition
• Star 1 - Elements Only
  
  

  STARSkate Levels  (Singles, Pairs, Ice Dance)

   

  • STAR 1–3:
    Skaters may participate in local FunSkate-style events. These are low-key, introductory competitions where skaters are assessed to a national standard and not ranked against each other. The focus is on confidence, experience, and skill development.

  • STAR 4:
    Skaters may attend regional competitions, where performances are ranked and skaters can earn placements and medals.

  • STAR 5 and higher:
    Skaters may attend regional competitions, where performances are ranked and skaters can earn placements and medals.
     - Skaters may qualify for the Atlantic Canada Skating Championships by competing at the Provincial Championships, typically held in late February or early March. In qualifying categories, skaters generally advance by placing within the top six at Provincials.

  Competitive Pathway (Singles, Pairs, Ice Dance) 
  Skaters progress through a series of qualifying events based on their level and discipline.

   

  • Senior (World and Olympics)
  • Junior
  • Novice
  • Pre-Novice
  • Juvenile
  • Pre Juvenile

  
  
  

  • Sectional Championships are typically held in the fall and serve as a qualifying step for competitive skaters.

  • Junior and Senior skaters advance from Sectionals to the Skate Canada Challenge, which is the qualifying event for the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. Some skaters may receive byes based on Skate Canada criteria or international assignments.

  • Pre-Novice and Novice skaters advance directly from their provincial qualifying event to the National Trophy Event, held each February.

  Synchronized Skating

  Synchronized skating follows two pathways:

  • STAR Pathway (Introductory / Developmental):
    Synchro teams follow the STARSkate pathway, competing at STAR 2, 4, 6, 8, and Gold levels. These events focus on development, skill progression, and team experience.

  • Competitive Pathway:
    Synchronized skating also offers Junior and Senior competitive pathways, which lead toward higher-level qualifying events and national championships through Skate Canada’s competitive structure.
    
    

    Competitions Results: