ASSESSMENTS

What Are they?

Assessments are “tests” done by skaters to progress through the levels of skating. The word TEST was changed to assessments to be less intimidating for skaters. Assessment from STAR 1-5 are done by coach assessors, making it as close to a regular practice as possible. These assessments are done on regular practice ice with a coach marking the skater. Assessments at STAR 6-Gold are done by a judge or assessor from Skate Canada. Every level of assessment is designed to prepare the skater for the next level in skating.  Skaters can progress at their own rate through the different routes of skating (Skills, Dance, Freeskate, Artistic and synchro). It is completely acceptable to be only at STAR 5 Freeskate but be GOLD in Dance and Skills.

How do they work?

Should a skater be ready to do an assessment parents will be notified by the coaches. Coaches will contact the Assessment Coordinator to provide the appropriate assessment sheets for the level. Coaches will schedule a day to accomplish as many tests as we can along with other skaters’ lessons. All fees must be paid to the Assessment Coordinator before a skater is allowed to be assessed. For live Assessments regarding STAR 6- Gold should a judge or assessor be brought into the club there will be additional Fees. Live Assessments requiring travel to a neighboring club will be paid to the coaches at their regular rate for competitions and assessments. 

Assessment Regulations:

~ A skater must be a ‘member in good standing’ to be allowed to test. Test fees must be paid prior to the test.

~ To be eligible for a test, the skater must have passed all preceding tests.

~ Skaters are required to be at the rink 1 hour before the scheduled time of the test, with an exception to virtual tests where we require skaters a ½ hour before their scheduled time. Skaters must not go on the ice until instructed to do so.

~ Common sense, appropriate attire, and appropriate behavior is expected on Test Days. Skaters must show respect for themselves (i.e.-properly dressed, skates clean, etc.) for others (conduct themselves quietly while others are testing), and for the judges (be on time, courteous and practice self-control)

~ It is your responsibility to keep your individual test result and record for future inquiries.

** For information on fees please contact the coaches and board. **