Star 4+ 2026-2027 Registration Details

The STAR 4+ StarSkate program is for skaters working on Star 4 or higher related figure skating jumps, spins, skills and dance.

Program Delivery

• Skaters participate in at least two afternoon or morning sessions per week. Saturday sessions are excluded from this minimum due to the limited ice availability throughout the year.
• The fees for the afternoon sessions include practice ice time and one group lesson per session.
• The group lesson will be 15 minutes for 1-hour afternoon sessions and 30 minutes for 1.25 hour afternoon sessions.
• Morning sessions including the Saturday session is open to STAR 2+ skaters for additional private or semi-private lessons. No club group lessons are offered during those times.
• Skaters are required to take private or semi-private lessons with coaches to supplement club group lesson instruction. Semi-private and private lesson fees are not included in the schedule or club fees and are payable directly to the coach.
• Off-ice opportunities offered by the club are highly recommended to all Star 4+ level skaters. Announcements regarding the off-ice opportunities and registration will be available at a later date.
• New this year: Theme skating such as synchro skating, simulations, or other activities are planned once per month on the last Wednesday of the month starting in October.

STAR 4+ Assessments

• Star 4/5 assessments are completed during regular skating sessions and not at separate events, which helps skaters feel comfortable and confident.
• Star 6+ assessments are completed at specific times throughout the season with a Skate Canada qualified evaluator.
• Club Assessment fees
  • Star 4/5 – $18 each
  • Star 6+ – $24 each
  • Paid through Uplifter under Purchase Products.
• Private/semi- private coaching rates (paid directly to coach) also apply for Star 4+ assessments.
• Coaches will communicate to the parent/guardian when a skater is ready for an assessment.

Schedule & Fees 

DAY AND TIME	DATES	FEE
Mondays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm	Fall: September 14, 2026 to December 14, 2026 Winter: January 4, 2027 to April 26, 2027	$330.75
Tuesdays 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm	Fall: September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 Winter: January 5, 2027 to April 27, 2027	$493.00
Wednesdays 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm	Fall: September 9, 2026 to December 16, 2026 Winter: January 6, 2027 to April 28, 2027	$330.75
Weekday and Saturday Morning Practice Ice – Star 2+ (No Group lessons offered – Book semi-private or private lessons with coaches)
Thursdays 7:00 am to 8:00 am	Fall: September 10, 2026 to December 10, 2026 Winter: January 7, 2027 to April 22, 2027	$234.00
Fridays 7:00 am to 8:00 am	Fall: September 11, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Winter: January 8, 2027 to April 23, 2027	$198.00
Saturdays 11:30 am to 12:30 am	Fall: October 3, 2026 to November 28, 2026 Winter: January 9, 2027 to February 20, 2027	$140.00

Sessions are held at the Canada Games Centre. Payment plan of four installments is available in our registration system if you opt to pay with a credit card.  Please refer to attached schedule for known ice cancellations and changes.

 Note:  Monday sessions in September Start at 6:00 pm and end at 7:00 pm

 Skate Canada Membership Fee

All skaters must hold a valid Skate Canada membership.

• Annual fee: $65
• Covers: September 2026 – August 2027
• Non‑refundable
• Added automatically at checkout.

Pre-Season Ice

Get a head start with Pre-Season Ice before Labour Day.

• Available for Star 6-Gold skaters. It consists of three days of ice per week from August 24 to September 3, 2026.
• See attached schedule for more information.
• Sessions fees are by the week and registration is online through Uplifter.
• There are no club offered group lessons during pre-season ice. Coaches will be available for private/semi-private lessons.
• If your skater does not want to skate all three days, there is a drop-in option by clicking on the week and choosing the days your skater would like to skate. Summer buy-on rates are $25 per day.

Special Events

Fall Seminar – September 18-20, 2026:

Our annual fall seminar will be held the weekend of September 18-20, 2026 with special guest coaches Kelly-Lyn Champagne and Janet Lau from the Connaught Skating Club.  It is a great opportunity to kick off the season and learn new skills or technique from high level coaches who coach at one of the best clubs in BC.  Skaters will skate one or two sessions per day over the weekend which will include some off-ice training.

The schedule will be provided approximately one week before the seminar. For planning purposes sessions will be held on Friday from 3:45 pm to 7 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday between 7:45 am and 1:30 pm.  The fee is $100 for the weekend.  Registration is online and opens August 1, 2026.

About the Coaches:

Kelly Champagne started skating at the age of 7 in Gatineau, Québec. At the age of 19, she started coaching in Gatineau, and in Montreal in the summers.  When she was 28 years old, she moved to Vancouver and continued her coaching career. Since then, Kelly has coached at several clubs in the lower mainland and most recently at the Connaught Skating Club.  She has 36 years of coaching experience and she also works with various international skaters and coaches.

Janet Lau began skating at the age of 2 1/2 years old.  Janet trained at Burnaby 8 Rinks and became a national competitor at the age of 10. During her competitive career, she won first place at the BC/YT Sectional Championships in Junior Women.  After her skating career, she branched her interests in dance (hip hop) and coaching.

Special thanks to Lotteries Yukon for supporting this event through their Project Funds Program. 

Other Events to Watch For

Competition opportunities, off-ice classes, simulations as well as other special events are available throughout the year.  Additional club and coaching fees may apply to these events. Registration for these activities will be announced throughout the year.  Current known events to take note:

• Gold Nugget Competition (Whitehorse) – December 4–5, 2026
• Year‑End Ice Show – April 29-May 1, 2027

Team Wear Jacket Orders

Arctic Edge Skating Club team jackets are available for purchase by going to Purchase Products on our registration page. The Elite Expressions jackets (See website https://www.elitexpression.com/) have a cell phone pocket and thumb slit and are made with brushed fabric (for added warmth). Photos and the sizing chart are available on the website.

Order Deadline: September 11, 2026. 

Pricing:

• Child sizes – $75
• Adult sizes – $85
• Price includes our logo printed on the back and Yukon printed on the front left side.

Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 Register at: https://arcticedge.uplifterinc.com/

• Registration is first‑come, first‑served.
• Programs require minimum and maximum numbers. If full, please join the waitlist—spaces may open after registration closes or once the season begins.
• Programs may be modified or cancelled if enrollment is insufficient.
• For assistance, email the club administrator.
• For more information and FAQs: https://arcticedge.ca/

Volunteer Requirements

Parents and guardians play a vital role in supporting club operations. Volunteer involvement in the activities of the club also increases the overall understanding of the club’s operations and the needs/expectations of each skater.  Volunteer credits are established by the Board of Directors and reviewed each year to ensure there is adequate support for the planned activities.

For STAR 4+ families:

• Minimum 12 volunteer credits required (September–May).
• Volunteer tasks are selected during registration in Uplifter.
• Additional opportunities will be shared throughout the year.

Important:

• Fundraising participation (e.g., Purdy’s, raffle tickets) does not count as volunteer credit.
• Families may opt out of volunteering by paying a $200 fee at registration (via subscription icon).

Please review the full Volunteer Policy and the attached Volunteer Registration Guide.