Figure Skating at Prince of Wales

For beginners just starting out on their figure skating journey, we offer IntroStar and Junior Star. At this level, Skate Canada recommends skaters skate at least twice a week.

IntroStar

For skaters working on CanSkate Stage 5 up to STAR 2, IntroStar gives you or your child full-time coaching in the fundamentals of figure skating, in groups of 6 or less, with experienced coaches, at an all-inclusive price similar to CanSkate. At $799 for 26 weeks and $419 for each additional session, IntroStar is the best deal going! See our Cost Estimator below for details. (Note: CanSkate Stage 4 badge and figure skates required.)

Adult IntroStar

Our IntroStar program scaled for adult bodies and needs. If you wish to skate more than once a week, you may join other IntroStar sessions.

Junior Star

Junior Star is for figure skaters who have passed CanSkate Stage 6 (see IntroStar) and are working on STAR levels 1-3 of Freeskate, Skills, and/or Dance with a private coach. Use our cost comparison below, to estimate your total costs.

Skaters at this level are working on improving simple 1-foot turns, spins, single jumps, and introductory dances. They may also be introduced to a choreographed solo to be skated at exhibitions and/or competitions.

We encourage all Junior Star Skaters to skate at least twice a week in order to maximize progress. Junior Star Skaters may also wish to continue with IntroStar, which can help reduce overall coaching costs. IntroStar registrations count toward Star combo discounts.

Note: all skaters in Junior Star require a private coach. If you don’t yet have one, IntroStar includes coaching in the fee, with a range of coaches, giving you the opportunity to find one that fits! Alternatively, contact our Skating Director to discuss your needs.

Intermediate Star (combo pricing available)

Intermediate Star Skaters have fully completed STAR 4 Freeskate (elements and program), OR, STAR 5 Skills and Dance. At this level, skaters are working on complex 1-foot turns, axels, double jumps, complex spins, intermediate ice dances, and almost certainly a choreographed program.

Skaters at this level are strongly encouraged to skate at least 3 times a week.

Intermediate Off-Ice

Adjacent to Intermediate Star sessions. Off-Ice jump training with Yuriy. Strength and flexibility training with Viktoriya.

Weight training program available at Ascend Health Physiotherapy clinic, with their team of trainers and kinesiologists.

Podium Pathway (combo pricing available)

Podium Pathway skaters are training for higher skilled competitive opportunities. These skaters start at juvenile level, working on mastering their axel and double jumps, complex spins, and 1-foot turn sequences. These skaters are aspiring to compete at the national and international levels.

Senior Star (combo pricing available)

Senior Star Skaters have fully completed STAR 7 Freeskate (elements and program), OR, STAR 9 Skills and Dance. At this level, skaters are working on mastering figure skating, with difficult elements in complex sequences, double and triple jumps.

Skaters at this level are encouraged to skate at least 3 times a week.

Note: For safety reasons, Senior Star sessions are not appropriate for ice dance. For ice dance, read on:

Senior Dance/Skills (combo pricing available)

For senior skaters working on dances, either solo or in a team. Also available for senior skaters working on high-level skills.

Senior Off-Ice

Adjacent to Senior Star sessions. Off-Ice jump training with Yuriy. Strength and flexibility training with Viktoriya.

Weight training program available at Ascend Health Physiotherapy clinic, with their team of trainers and kinesiologists.

Podium Pathway (combo pricing available)

Podium Pathway skaters are training for higher skilled competitive opportunities. Skaters should be entering the pre-novice level or higher, working on mastering all double jumps, developing triple jumps, complex spins, and mastering 1-foot turns. These skaters are training to compete at the national level, and aspiring to the international level.