- The Junior Prep program is suited for skaters that have successfully completed the CanSkate program (stage 5 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 – 9 years of age;
- It will take a skater 1-2 years to progress through this program;
- Upon completion of the Jr Prep program, skaters may be invited to attend the High Performance Development group program (competitive), move into the StarSkate group program or skate on their own.
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| Jr Prep Package Details | |
| Time Commitment Per Week | |
| 2 | Weekly On-Ice Group Sessions |
| 2 | Weekly Off-Ice Group Sessions |
| 1 | FreeSkate Session |
| 3 | Total Days per Week Child is Skating |
| Skills Taught in the Jr Prep 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 |
Spirals
Edges Stops |
Lutz Jump 1Lz
Camel Sit Spin Combo CCoSp Fwd/Back Spin in H position Single Jump + Toe Combo Waltz Loop Waltz Backspin Whalley |
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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 |
Preliminary FreeSkate may be taken in Year 2 of the Jr Prep program. | Not required at this level |
| Competitions | |
| A skater progressing through the Jr Prep 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 Sections’ website for further updates. | |