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Competitive

Skate Oakville offers a range of programs from learn to skate all the way up to competitive figure skating and synchronized skating. All programs are taught by coaches certified through Skate Canada and their partnership with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

This ensures that you are getting high quality coaches who are required to continue their professional development and are teaching up-to-date programs and skills that are vetted by the governing body for skating in Canada. As one of the biggest clubs in the country, Skate Oakville is always striving to bring best in class skating programs to the community. The board, staff and coaches are all dedicated to nurturing a culture that supports skating in a fun and friendly environment and challenges everyone to perform at their very best.

Competitive Singles

Competitive Levels and Criteria

The Competitive Singles programs are by invitation only. Should you be interested in pursuing competitive skating, please speak to your coach directly. Skaters from outside our club will likely need to arrange a meeting before being offered a spot in the program, please email office@skateoakville.ca and we will forward this on to the appropriate coach. Skaters will participate in specific training days each week. Skaters must be invited to the next level of programming before being able to register. Below you can find the qualifications for the 2024-2025 Fall and Winter seasons.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 4 PROGRAM (SELECT) – by invitation

COMP 4 (Select Comp)

Skaters in this program will participate in a minimum of 2 - Comp 4 Programs (packages) per week, which include on- ice and-off ice instruction, as well as additional sessions to compliment the training requirements at this level. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Skaters landing double axel and higher
Skaters must skate on a minimum of 2 - Comp 4 programs (packages) a week as well as additional training sessions. Skaters should be training 12 - 15 hours per week
Skaters must compete in the 2025 Skate Ontario Sectional Series or Skaters competing Internationally
Skaters must participate in the off ice program
Skaters must demonstrate the ability to keep up with the speed of the session and the required skating skills
Skaters may be invited by a Competitive Director or the Executive Director

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 3 PROGRAM (ELITE) – by invitation

COMP 3 (Elite Competitive)

Skaters in this program will participate in 2 - Comp 3 programs (packages) per week, additional competitive freeskate sessions and the off ice program. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Four different double jumps - performed with consistency and fully rotated
Skaters must skate on a minimum of 2 - Comp 3 programs (packages) a week as well as additional training sessions. Skaters competing at Juvenile or Higher in the 2024-25 season in the Skate Ontario Provincial Series
Skater must participate in the off ice program
Skaters must demonstrate the ability to keep up with the speed of the session and the required skating skills
Skaters may be invited by a Competitive Director or the Executive Director

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 2 PROGRAM (ADVANCED COMPETITIVE)– by invitation

COMP 2 (Advanced Program)

Skaters in this program will participate in at least 2 - Comp 2 programs (packages) per week, additional freeskate sessions and the off ice program. On ice classes may include group lesson time as well as individual skating time for private lessons and program run throughs. Off ice classes will be designed under the direction of Meagan Duhamel. World Champion and Olympic medalist, Meagan combines her knowledge, passion and experience to create a comprehensive off ice training to the competitive program. Activities will include fitness, strength and condition, flexibility, dance and other classes. Skaters at this level should be training a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Skaters landing an axel with consistency and fully rotated and working on all double jumps
Skaters must skate on a minimum of 2 - Comp 2 programs (packages) a week as well as additional training sessions. For skaters competing STAR 4 or higher
Skating in the summer program for a minimum of 2 weeks
Skaters must compete in a minimum of 2 competitions a year.
Skaters must demonstrate the ability to keep up with the speed of the session and the required skating skills
Skaters may be invited by a Competitive Director

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

COMPETITIVE 1 (JUNIOR ACADEMY/FUTURE STARS) – by invitation

Comp 1 & Future STARS

The Comp 1 & Future STARS Program is offered 4 days per week. Program sessions include on and off ice instruction. All sessions will be group coaching by members of our competitive coaching team. Off ice classes will include off ice fitness , off ice jumps and other activities that will enhance the skater's training. Besides these training days, skaters are expected to be participating in other sessions to complement their development. Skaters in this program should be skating a minimum of 3 days per week.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Junior Academy Skaters should be under 8 years of age
Skaters must skate on a minimum of 2 - Comp 1 programs (packages) a week as well as additional training sessions. Landing all single jumps and starting to work on axels
Must be skating on at least 1 other STAR session

Future STARS Skaters should be under 6 years of age
Skaters must skate a minimum of 2 days per week

This session will have a limited number of participants and is by invitation only
Skaters must attend a Future STARS assessment day and be invited by the Competitive Director.

To be eligible for competitive programs, skaters must have a Skate Oakville coach.

Competitive Dance - by invitation

Our Competitive Dance program is under the direction of Mark Bradshaw. Mark is a former International competitive Ice dancer. Besides working with our competitive dancers, Mark also works with the competitive singles and pairs skaters enhancing skating skills.

The competitive dance program includes sessions and development for both dance teams and competitive solo dance. Participation in this program is by invitation. Skaters wishing to participate in the competitive dance program should contact Skate Oakville directly.

Fees

Competitive Dance fees are based on the length of the session, how many weeks the session runs, and whether or not any coaching is included on the session.

Mandatory Membership Fees

The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $44 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and pays for your SC membership and insurance. We forward this fee on to SC on your behalf. The SC Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Skate Oakville membership fee of $50 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.
The Ontario Skaters' Promotional Contest Ticket Booklets at a cost of $80 is our annual fundraiser. Two ticket booklets are included with your registration at a cost of $80. You may sell the raffle tickets to family and friends and keep the money as you have already paid for the booklets. Alternatively you may enter yourself into the raffle and fill out all the tickets with your name. The ticket stubs are due back by Dec 31 so they can be mailed in to be included in the draw. The draw takes place at the Provincials competition in March.

Payments

Full payment of mandatory membership fees is required at time of registration. Session fees may be split into 5 monthly installments beginning September 1. Installments are also available for the Spring and Summer seasons.

Our Competitive Pairs program is under the direction of Bruno Marcotte. Bruno is a level 5 NCCP certified coach who has coached pairs teams to gold medals at World Championships and several other Olympic and International medalists. The Competitive pairs program is home to national and International pairs teams and young up-and-coming pairs.

Competitive Pairs - by invitation

The competitive pairs program includes on and off ice pairs sessions and the continual development of individual skating skills. Skaters wishing to participate in the competitive pairs program should contact Skate Oakville directly.

Competitive Fees, Policies & Refund Info

Fees

Competitive fees are based on the length of the session, how many weeks the session runs, and whether or not any coaching is included on the session, or if off ice training is included in the package.

Mandatory Membership Fees

The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $44 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and pays for your SC membership and insurance. We forward this fee on to SC on your behalf. The SC Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Skate Oakville membership fee of $50 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.
The Ontario Skaters' Promotional Contest Ticket Booklets at a cost of $80 is our annual fundraiser. Two ticket booklets are included with your registration at a cost of $80. You may sell the raffle tickets to family and friends and keep the money as you have already paid for the booklets. Alternatively you may enter yourself into the raffle and fill out all the tickets with your name. The ticket stubs are due back by Dec 31 so they can be mailed in to be included in the draw. The draw takes place at the Provincials competition in March.

Payments

Full payment of mandatory membership fees is required at time of registration. Session fees may be split into monthly installments. Installment option is available for Spring/Summer as well.

Refunds

Refund requests must be done by email to the office. (office@skateoakville.ca). We do not accept changes or withdrawals in person or over the phone.
The $44 Skate Canada fees are non-refundable for any reason.
The $50 Skate Oakville fees and $80 fundraising fees are not refundable after the start of the season.

Full refund policies are available here.

Missed Classes

We use the same policy for missed classes as the Town of Oakville. "Participants are to attend all classes as scheduled for the program in which they are registered. In the event that a participant is unable to attend a scheduled class(es), make-up classes, refunds, or credits for the missed class(es) will not be provided."

Competitive FAQ

Is previous skating experience required to join Competitive Dance?

Yes. For Junior Dance: Skaters must pass all their preliminary dances, be between the ages 7 and 10-years, and interested in pursuing competitive dance. For Competitive Dance: Skaters must be part of a dance team that is pursuing competitive ice dance or preparing to compete in "Gold or Open Solo Short Dance," they must also be registered on a minimum of 2 other STARSkate sessions.

Does Competitive Ice Dancing distract from singles skating?

No, this is why skaters must be registered for a minimum of 2 STARSkate sessions outside of the competitive ice dance program. We encourage skaters to continually develop on their skills, as well as learn new ones.

My skater is interested in pairs skating, how do I sign them up?

Speak directly to your base coach for more information. The Competitive Pairs program is by invitation only and invitations are at the discretion of Bruno Marcotte.

Skaters from outside our club can send an email to our office (office@skateoakville.ca) and we can forward it on to the appropriate coaches.

Does Pairs skating distract from Singles skating?

Not necessarily. When starting out, it is common for skaters to compete in both singles and pairs. We encourage all levels of pairs skaters to complement their training with singles lessons to create a more well-rounded skater.

Competitive

Competitive Levels and Criteria

COMPETITIVE 4 PROGRAM (SELECT) – by invitation

COMPETITIVE 3 PROGRAM (ELITE) – by invitation

COMPETITIVE 2 PROGRAM (ADVANCED COMPETITIVE)– by invitation

COMPETITIVE 1 (JUNIOR ACADEMY/FUTURE STARS) – by invitation

Competitive Dance - by invitation

Fees

Payments

Competitive Pairs - by invitation

Competitive Fees, Policies & Refund Info

Fees

Payments

Refunds

Missed Classes

Bursary Program

Jump Grant Bursary

Steps & Spins Bursary

Doug Shelley Skater Bursary

Michael Leblanc Skater Bursary

Competitive FAQ

Is previous skating experience required to join Competitive Dance?

Does Competitive Ice Dancing distract from singles skating?

My skater is interested in pairs skating, how do I sign them up?

Does Pairs skating distract from Singles skating?

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