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COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND FEES

 
In order to register for competitions, you will need to make an uplifter account with Skate Nova Scotia:
 
 
An email will be sent out 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: 

Planned-Program-Sheet NS.

 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR 2023 / 2024

Date Event Location Level

Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023

Registration: Sep 9-14

 FallSkate RBC Centre, Dartmouth Pre Juvenile to Senior, STAR 4 to Gold in singles, pairs and dance. This event will be the qualifying event for the Senior & Junior Challenge
Oct 25 to Oct 29, 2023 Skate Canada International Vancouver, BC Qualification Required

Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2023

Registration: Oct 17-23

 Robert McCall Memorial St. Margaret’s Centre, Upper Tantallon Pre Juvenile to Senior, STAR 4 to Gold in singles, pairs and dance. This event will be the qualifying event for the Pre Novice & Novice Challenge
Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2023 Skate Canada Challenge A Winnipeg, MB Qualification Required

Dec 2, 2023

Registration: Nov 4-9

 STAR 1-4 Yarmouth Star 1 to Star 4, Synchro Elements
Jan 8 to Jan 14, 2024 Skate Canada National Skating Championships Calgary, AB Qualification Required
Feb 1 to Feb 4, 2024 Skate Canada Challenge B Oakville, ON Qualification Required

Feb 19, 2024

Registration Jan 18-22

 Star 1-3 Greenwood Star 1 to Star 3, Synchro Elements

Mar 2 to Mar 4, 2024

Registration: Feb 1-6

 Skate Nova Scotia Provincial Championships Amherst Pre Juvenile to Senior, STAR 4 to Gold in singles, pairs and dance. This event will be the qualifying event for the 2023 Atlantic Canada Skating Championships for STAR 5 to Gold and Pre Juvenile to Pre Novice

March 16, 2024

Registration: Feb 24-29

 STAR 1-3 HRM 4-Pad, Bedford Star 1 to Star 3, Synchro Elements
April 12 to 14, 2023 Atlantic Canada Skating Championships HRM 4-Pad, Bedford

Qualification Required

 

 
 

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