STAR 6-GOLD Assessments
STAR 6 to GOLD level assessment days are coordinated by the BC/YT Section. Assessment days can be either virtual or in-person. Skating clubs and skating schools should request an assessment day at least four weeks in advance.
A BC/YT Section representative will be in contact with the skating club/school to confirm the dates and further details.
Any questions regarding STAR 6 to GOLD assessments should be directed to bcytsection@skatinginbc.com
More about Skate Canada Assessments
The Skate Canada STAR program consists of STAR assessments, STAR competition categories and supplementary events.
Detailed information about STAR assessments is posted on the Skate Canada - STAR Assessments webpage.
Detailed information regarding STAR assessments as related to competitions is posted on the Competition Program Requirements – STAR webpage.
STAR 1-5 assessments are coach assessed and include Skills, Freeskate, Artistic and Dance.
STAR 6-Gold assessments for Skills may be coach assessed or Evaluator assessed.
STAR 6-Gold assessments for Freeskate, Dance and Artistic are Evaluator assessed.
Skills assessments consist of Edges, Turns, exercises and field moves.
Freeskate assessments are divided into two parts: elements and programs. STAR 1-5 Freeskate assessments are coach assessed on Club sessions.
Dance at STAR 2 to Gold consists of pattern dances, dance Step assessments and a Gold Rhythm Dance. Pattern dances are the skating of prescribed steps on patterns to music, the type and tempo for which is defined. These dances may be performed solo, shadow or with a partner.
Artistic assessments consist of a program skated to music with required program content.