1. CanSkate Stage 7
2. Skater must have a professional Coach 

• Introduction to the Skate Canada STARSkate program.
• Skaters are introduced to the three primary disciplines: Ice Dance, Skating Skills, and Freeskate.
• Skaters learn the skills necessary to pass Preliminary Tests.
• Each session typically includes: one 15-minute group stroking/skills lesson led by professional Coach, one 15-minute instructional dance segment led by a Program Assistant, 30-minutes for freeskate during which skaters typically have one 15-minute lesson with their private Coach.
• Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada tests through a nationally standardized testing system offered on specific days throughout the season.
• Skaters are given the opportunity to participate in competitions.
• Parents/guardians of Junior program skaters must participate in the SCPSC Volunteer program by completing a minimum of Club designated volunteer units per skater per skating season.
• Maximum 24 skaters per session.

Next Step:  Skaters who successfully complete at least 2 full parts of the 3 Preliminary Tests may advance to the Intermediate Program.

          Preliminary Test Parts:

1. 3 Preliminary Dances
2. Preliminary Skills
3. Preliminary Freeskate Elements & Program