- The Group Star program is suited for skaters that have successfully completed the CanSkate program (level 4 or higher) and who wish to continue in group lessons;
- This program will offer the skater the opportunity to begin their tests in skills and dance;
- Hiring a coach is strongly recommended at this level;
- Age Range: 6 – 8 years of age;
- This program is less intense and requires less of a time commitment than Junior Prep.
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| Group Star Package Details | |
| Time Commitment Per Week | |
| 1 | Weekly On-Ice Group Session |
| 1 | Weekly Off-Ice Session |
| 1 | FreeSkate Session |
| 2 | Total Days per Week Child is Skating |
| Skills Taught in the Group Star Program | ||||||
| Jumps | Spins | Other Moves | Bonus Moves | |||
| Waltz
Salchow Toe Loop Loop Flip |
1W
1S 1T 1L 1F
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Upright Spin
Back Spin Camel Spin |
USp
BUSp CSp |
Three Turns
Spread Eagle Mohawks Bunny Hops Shoot the Duck Crossovers – Fwd and Bwds |
Spirals
Edges Stops |
Lutz Jump 1Lz
Camel Sit Spin Combo Fwd/Back Spin in H position Single Jump + Toe Combo Waltz Loop Waltz Backspin
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| Tests | |||
| Skaters must work with their coach in determining what tests they should be working on or taking | |||
| Skills | Dance | FreeSkate | Interpretive |
| Preliminary | Preliminary
· Dutch Waltz · Canasta Tango · Baby Blues |
Not required | Not required at this level |
| Competitions | |
| A skater progressing through the Group Star program may compete at the following competitions at the Star 1, 2 or 3 levels. Please work with your coach in determining which level your skater should be competing at and which competition they may want to attend. | |
| Calgary Region Open
StarSkate Championships StarSkate Invitational |
November at Springbank FSC
February at Leduc FSC April at Lethbridge |
| Please check the 2015-2016 Competition Grid on the Section’s website for further updates. | |