Our StarSkate program is designed for skaters who have progressed beyond Advanced CanSkate and are ready to elevate their skills to the next level. Focused on figure skating development, the Skate Canada StarSkate program provides a structured pathway for skaters to refine their technique in areas such as jumps, spins, edges, and footwork.

With levels Star 1 through Gold, skaters in the StarSkate program have the opportunity to develop both competitive and recreational figure skating skills, with personalized training from experienced, certified coaches who support each skater’s individual goals and aspirations. The program lays the groundwork for future champions in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating by introducing participants to the key elements of figure skating.

Whether they are aiming for performance excellence or preparing for competition, the StarSkate program offers a challenging and inspiring environment where skaters can grow in skill, confidence, and artistry.

Please note: Once a skater progresses to StarSkate, coaching fees are no longer included in the registration fee. Skaters will receive one on one private coaching each session as well as group coaching. Generally skaters receive 10 to 15 minutes per session of private coaching. Our coaches will invoice you directly monthly for these coaching fees. The fees vary depending on the coach and the time can vary depending on the particular class size that day or if there is an upcoming competition or assessment the skater is working towards. These coaching fees can be discussed directly with your coach as your skater advances to StarSkate.

StarSkate Requirements

All StarSkate participants must have completed CanSkate Stage 6 or an equivalent to enroll. Skaters require their own figure skates.

StarSkaters are also required to volunteer as a Program Assistant (PA) to assist with the PreCanSkate and CanSkate skaters, to help guide, teach and inspire them. All of our StarSkate skaters are required to help PA throughout the season as a part of their registration agreement. One day a week skaters are required to PA for one session per week and two or three day a week skaters are required to PA for a minimum of two sessions per week.

StarSkate Program

Our StarSkate program runs three days a week, with options on both the East and West sides of Saint John. The season runs from October through the end of March.

Where We Skate

• Peter Murray Arena — Monday evenings and Saturday mornings
• Stewart Hurley Arena — Wednesday evenings

Families can choose to register for one, two, or three days per week, depending on what works best for their schedule. Our coaches recommend attending at least two days per week, when possible, as regular participation helps skaters make greater progress throughout the season.

2026–2027 Season – October 10th to March 27th

StarSkate is offered on the following days and times.

Mondays at the Peter Murray Arena
6:30 – 7:30 pm
* No skating on October 12th and December 28th

Wednesdays at the Stewart Hurley Arena
6:45 – 8:00 pm
* No skating on December 23rd, December 30th and March 3rd

Saturdays at the Peter Murray Arena
8:00 – 9:30 am
* No skating on December 5th, December 26th, January 2nd and February 6th

Registration Fees

• 1 day per week
  • Monday – $300
  • Wednesday – $380
  • Saturday – $440
• 2 days per week
  • Monday / Saturday – $500
  • Wednesday / Saturday – $550
  • Monday / Wednesday – $480
• 3 days per week – $630

Coaching fees are not included in the StarSkate registration fee. Please see the NOTE above for more information.

Annual Skate Canada & Skate New Brunswick Fees
Annual Skate Canada and Skate New Brunswick fees totaling $70.70 will be applied at checkout.

These fees are paid once per skater, per skating season. If you register for another program or add an additional skating day during the same season, the annual fees will not be charged again for that skater.

StarSkate Competitions

StarSkaters are not required to compete at competitions, they are entirely optional. A skater can choose to participate in one, all or none of the competitions for the season. The club and your coach can provide you with specific information for each competition of the season as they come up and you can decide then if you would like to participate.

If a skater wishes to attend competitions, each competition has a registration fee that is paid to the host of the competition. These fees can vary as they are set by the organizers. Additionally, there will be additional coach fees to have your coach accompany your skater at the competition. The coaching fee helps to cover the costs your coach will incur for travel, accommodations, meals, etc. These fees are split between the number of skaters competing at the competition from our club and our coaches try to keep these fees as low as possible. If you have any questions regarding the coach fee(s), please feel free to discuss with your coach prior to competition registration.

StarSkate Assessments

Assessments are tests of various techniques and requirements set by Skate Canada. As Star 1 – Gold skaters are ready for an assessment of specific dances, techniques or requirements, their coach will arrange for the assessment to take place. Each level of StarSkate has a specific list of assessments that must be passed to move on to the next level. There is a Skate Canada fee to compete each of these assessments that gets paid to the Saint John Skating Club directly where it is then passed on to Skate Canada. These fees may vary depending on the specific assessment and will be advised by your coach prior to any testing.