Adult Skate Competitive

Adult Skate offers the opportunity to compete at invitational, interclub, and international competitions.

Competition Categories:

1. Programs:

   • Description: Skaters perform a full program set to music, incorporating jumps, spins, and other elements. Each level has specific requirements for the length of the music cuts and elements to ensure skaters perform within a standardized time frame.

   • Objective: Combine technical skills with artistic expression to create a cohesive and engaging performance.

   • Recognition: Skaters receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

2. Ice Dance:

   • Description: Couples perform set patterns and original dances, focusing on rhythm, interpretation, and edge quality. Programs include compulsory dances, rhythm dances, and free dances. Each level has specific requirements for the length of the music cuts and elements to ensure skaters perform within a standardized time frame.

   • Objective: Emphasize timing, musicality, and synchronized movements between partners.

   • Recognition: Skaters receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

3. Pairs FreeSkate:

   • Description: Pairs perform lifts, throws, synchronized spins, and side-by-side jumps within a program set to music. This discipline requires a high level of coordination and trust between partners. Each level has specific requirements for the length of the music cuts and elements to ensure skaters perform within a standardized time frame.

   • Objective: Showcase harmony, unison, and difficult pair elements.

   • Recognition: Skaters receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

4. Artistic:

   • Description: Emphasizes creative and interpretative skating, with a strong focus on performance and expression. Programs often feature innovative spins, turns, and movements set to music. Each level has specific requirements for the length of the music cuts and elements to ensure skaters perform within a standardized time frame.

   • Objective: Highlight the skater's ability to connect with the audience and express emotions through their performance.

   • Recognition: Skaters receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

5. Showcase:

   • Description: Skaters perform thematic programs that tell a story or depict a character, focusing on presentation and creativity. Costumes and props may be used to enhance the performance.

   • Objective: Highlight presentation skills, creativity, and entertainment value.

   • Recognition: Skaters receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

6. Synchro:

   • Description: Teams of 8 or more skaters perform intricate formations and synchronized movements to music. Elements include circles, lines, blocks, wheels, and intersections.

   • Objective: Emphasize teamwork, precision, and coordination.

   • Recognition: Teams receive a ranked placement, with the top three receiving medals.

Age Categories:

1. Young Adult: 18-27 years old (Skate Canada Only)

2. Class I: 28-37 years old

3. Class II: 38-47 years old

4. Class III: 48-57 years old

5. Class IV: 58-67 years old

6. Class V: 68 and over

Event Recognition: All events receive a ranked placement, with the top three participants receiving medals.

Skate Canada Rules: Competitions follow Skate Canada's rules and guidelines, ensuring a fair and structured environment for participants. These rules include specific requirements for the length of the music cuts to ensure skaters perform within a standardized time frame, as well as element requirements for each discipline.

ISU Rules: Competitions also adhere to the International Skating Union (ISU) rules and regulations, which govern the technical and artistic aspects of figure skating at the international level. These rules include guidelines for jumps, spins, lifts, and other elements, as well as criteria for scoring and judging.

Competition Requirements