STARSkate / Podium Pathway

STARSkate

STARSkate gives skaters of all ages the opportunity to develop figure skating skills in dance, skills, freeskate, and artistic skating. Podium Pathway includes assessments and other training opportunities for skaters who show competitive potential and want to continue progressing.

• Figure skating is taught in a private lesson format.
• Skaters progress through Skate Canada’s nationally standardized STAR system.
• Skaters may compete at the invitational, sectional, provincial, and regional levels.

Non-Prime Ice (Morning)

An exception is made for Pre-STARSkate skaters who are only trying out, provided they remain registered in the Pre-STARSkate program and are only adding STARSkate session(s).

2026-2027 Season Information

Location: Large Ice Surface

Please note: session times may change on Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day, and Good Friday.

Centralized Coaching Model

Effective August 30, 2026, the Club will move to a centralized coaching model, with all skaters developing under one Skating Director/Head Coach.

Over the past several months, the Board reviewed afternoon sessions and identified opportunities to improve session flow, organization, and overall skater safety.

In addition, Skate AB has advised the Board that the single head coach model has become increasingly common over the past decade, and Skate Canada is actively advocating for team coaching models.

With this new direction, the Club will:

• better align with Skate Canada Program Delivery Standards and other Skate Canada regulations
• improve safety protocols and session flow by ensuring skaters are placed on appropriate sessions based on ability and age
• provide more consistent training for all skaters
• encourage stronger collaboration between coaches
• expand team coaching opportunities to help reduce costs for families and enhance the skater experience

What This Means for Families

Spring and Summer skate will run as usual. Effective August 30, 2026:

• All skaters will be considered “LBFSC skaters” under the direction of the Skating Director. There will no longer be skaters identified by individual coaches.
• The Skating Director will assign each skater’s morning session according to ability and age.
• The Skating Director will work with parents to choose weekday afternoon and Sunday sessions.
• The Skating Director will plan lessons and designate the coach for each skater for every ice session.
• Administration for STAR 1–5 assessments will be centralized, including assigning a Coach Assessor for each test.

Program Fees

Additional Fee Per Skater

Skate Canada annual membership fee: $63.70
Non-refundable and non-transferable

• Individual Membership
• Membership year: September 1 to August 31. You only pay this once per season, regardless of how many sessions you register for.

Why this membership is required:

• Accident Insurance: Membership enrolls skaters in the Member Accident Insurance Program for sanctioned activities.
• Certified Coaching: It ensures skaters are taught by NCCP-certified professional coaches.
• Testing and Competitions: It provides access to Skate Canada’s nationally standardized testing system and official competitions and ice shows.
• Program Standards: It supports delivery of internationally recognized programming such as CanSkate and STARSkate.

Please note that your skater’s information will be shared with Skate Canada through this website. This fee does not remain with the club; it is sent to Skate Canada in Ottawa. For more information, Visit Skate Canada.

Ice Fees

• Non-Prime Time: Morning ice, excluding Sunday (less expensive)
• Prime Time: Afternoon ice and Sunday (more expensive)

Coaching Fees

Private lessons are billed separately with a Professional Coach. The coach will invoice each family directly for private lessons.

All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars.