COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND FEES
In order to register for competitions, you will need to make an uplifter account with Skate Canada Nova Scotia.
An email will be sent from coaches when registration goes live for these events. Talk to your coaches if your skater is interested. There may be limited space and registration can fill quickly, so register early.
Each competition has a registration fee that will be paid at the time of registration and a coaching fee that you will be invoiced for after the event. The coaching fee is paid to the coaches for accompanying the skaters at the competition. The coaching fee covers the pre-event warmup, accompanying the skater throughout the event, and the post event debrief. Expenses incurred for the day, such as travel and accommodation, are split between all attending skaters. Once the schedule for the event has been confirmed, you may request an estimate of the cost prior to the event. It is best to discuss your budget with the head coach at the start of the season to ensure you are on the same page.
COMPETITION CHECKLIST
It's always important to be prepared! Beginners and novices alike can forget something important. Make sure you have everything you need for your competition:
What to prepare before the competition and what to bring:
□ Pick up music at home arena (on USB stick) prior to competition
□ Plan your driving route ahead of time and be sure of your competition location
□ Clean skates
□ Skating dress and skating tights (maybe even two pairs!) or skating costume
□ Running shoes and change of clothes
□ Warm-up skating jacket (or a hoodie, sweater, etc)
□ Water bottle and snacks
□ Activity for spare time
□ Hair accessories, hair products, and makeup (optional)
□ Cash for family entry fee (some competitions may have this charge) or food/drink/souvenirs
What to do on the day of the competition:
□ Report to the competition at least 1.5 hours before your scheduled time
□ Register at the competition and provide your music on the USB stick
□ Report to your coach
□ Pick up your results and music after you compete
Submitting Music and Planned Program
When you register for a competition you will be asked to submit your music. If you're registering for Star 4 and above you will also be asked to submit a planned program.
Music Needs to be labeled in the following format: <name> <level> <event> Examples:
- Jane Doe Star 7 Short
- Jane Doe Juvenile U14 Free
- John Doe Pre Novice Short
- John Doe Pre Novice Free
- Jane Doe STAR 5 U10 Free
The planned program template is available here and your coaches will be able to help you fill it out:
COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR 2024 / 2025
| Date | Event | Location | Level |
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Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024 Registration: |
Fall Skate | Pictou Wellness Centre, New Glasgow | Star 4+ |
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Nov 22 to Nov 24, 2024 Registration: |
Robert McCall Memorial | St. Margaret’s Centre, Upper Tantallon | Star 4+ |
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Dec 7, 2024 Registration: |
STAR 1-3 | Sackville Sport’s Stadium, Sackville | Star 1-3 |
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Jan 25, 2025 Registration |
STAR 1-3 | Don Henderson Arena, Brookfield | Star 1-3 |
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Jan 31 to Feb 2, 2025 Registration: |
Winter Skate | Queen’s Place Emera Centre, Liverpool | Star 4+ |
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Feb 16, 2025 Registration: |
STAR 1-3 | Membertou Centre, Sydney | Star 1-3 |
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Feb 28 to Mar 2, 2025 Registration: |
SNS Provincials | Amherst Stadium, Amherst | Star 4+ |
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Mar 22, 2025 Registration: |
STAR 1-3 | RBC Centre, Dartmouth | Star 1-3 |