- The Junior Star program is suited for skaters that have successfully completed the GroupStar program and want to progress further;
- Hiring a coach is required at this level;
- Skaters will be working on their first Skate Canada tests;
- Age Range: 9 – 15 years of age;
- This program is suited for the skater that loves to skate and learn new skills without the intensity or time commitment of a competitive program.
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| Junior Star Package Details | |
| Time Commitment Per Week | |
| 1 | Weekly On-Ice Group Session |
| 1 | Weekly Off-Ice Group Session |
| 2 | FreeSkate Session |
| 2-3 | Total Days per Week Child is Skating |
| Skills Taught in the Jr Star Program | |||||||||
| Jumps | Spins | Field Moves | |||||||
| Waltz
Salchow Toe Loop Loop Flip |
1W
1S 1T 1L 1F |
Lutz
Axel Double Sal Double Toe |
1Lz
1A 2S
2T |
Upright Spin
Back Spin Camel Spin Sit Spin
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USp
BUSp CSp
SSp |
Camel/Sit Combo
Back Sit Back Camel Flying Camel |
BCSp
BSp BCSp FCSp |
Spiral Fwd
Spiral Bwd Pivot Spread Eagle Ina Bauer |
Russian Stroking
Edges Gliding turns Turns on Patterns Full perimeter Stroking Fwd & Bwd
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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 and higher
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Not required at this level |
| Competitions | |
| A skater progressing through the Junior Star program may compete at the following competitions at the Star 3, 4 or 5 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 Calgary Winter Invitational |
November at Springbank FSC
February at Leduc FSC April at Lethbridge March at Father David Bauer Arena |
| Please check the 2015-2016 Competition Grid on the Sections’ website for further updates. | |