Our Group STARSkate program is designed to serve as a stepping-stone into the STARSkate / Competitive figure skating programs, as well as offering an option for a recreational skater who wishes to enjoy figure skating at a leisurely pace. The transitional program (formally JumpStart) teaches skaters (ages 5+) the skills needed to become a figure skater, and the recreational program helps skaters further develop these skills. CanSkate Stage 3 (or equivalent) is recommended as a prerequisite.

The program is taught in a group format with instruction by professional coaches. Skaters are grouped by age, skill level and intent of program as appropriate.

Private or semi-private lessons are recommended and can be booked directly with one of the professional coaches. Coaching fees for private lessons are charged above the registration fees and payable directly to the coach.

Skaters in this program have the opportunity to compete in the Edmonton Region FunSkate Competition.

JumpStart skaters must wear figure skates and skating dresses – pants for boys. Dress in layers (sweaters and skating tights) – no winter jackets. Helmets are not required. Mittens must be worn. Skate guards must be worn off-ice.

2010 - 2011 Schedule:   

Tuesdays – Stony Plain Glenn Hall Centennial Arena
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays – Stony Plain Glenn Hall Centennial Arena
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturdays – TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (north rink)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes start with a 10 minute off-ice warm-up with a coach; skaters require running shoes for this warm-up. On-ice class then follows for 45 minutes.

Session 1: September 18 – December 9
NO CLASS: October 2, November 9 & 11, December 4
Session 2: January 4 – March 26
NO CLASS: February 19, March 12, 15, 17, 22 & 24
February 5 Class at Stony Plain Glenn Hall Centennial Arena
Skaters must register for 2 or 3 days per week.

Fund-raising: 1 raffle ticket book per skater to a maximum of 2 books per family (prepayment of $50 at registration, recovered by sale of tickets)

3 bingos are required or additional payment of $225

Payment of fees by cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard. Separate payment required for raffle book by cash or cheque. A 2% processing fee will be added to credit card payments. Deposit cheque required for bingos (will not be cashed if bingos are worked).   Refund policy

Group STARSkate News:
On December 10, the club held an event to introduce the basics of competition to the Group STARSkaters. The SnowFlakes FunSkate Competition allowed each of the skaters an opportunity to perform a one minute program for their family and friends. The girls greatly enjoyed the event and developed an understanding how a competition takes place.

A number of the Group STARSkaters competed at the Edmonton Region FunSkate Competition in February. Congratulations to all of the girls for strong performances. Competing were Cheltey Berlinguette (silver medal), Alison Alberg (bronze medal), Kayla Dinning (bronze medal), Jessica Ferguson (4th), Ange Moulaisson-Doucetter (4th), Sarah Bablitz (5th),and Kyra Molen (6th).

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