Skate Canada
Learn to Train Pilot
Module #2
STAR 1
What is the Learn to Train pilot?
• CPC (Cumulative Points Calculation) was
introduced in 2005
• We want our youngest skaters to move away
from being judged in 6.0
• CPC is used at Jr Bronze level & higher in
STARSkate, Pre-Juvenile level & higher in
competitive
• STAR 1-5 aligns with the CPC judging system
CPC Overview
• In CPC - jumps, spins and step sequence
elements have a point value
• Judges assign ‘quality’ marks called ‘GOE’s or
Grades of Execution to each element
• Judges assign marks for 5 Program Components:
– Skating Skills, Transitions, Performance/Execution,
Choreography and Interpretation
• A detailed scorecard is given to skaters
CPC Structure/Process
• STAR 1-4 uses similar processes/structure as CPC
• In CPC, there are 2 sets of officials
– Technical Panel members – identify elements
– Judges & Referee – assign element quality marks &
assess Program Components
• In STAR 1-4 the roles of Tech Panel & Judges are
shared by one group of 3 Judges
• In STAR 5 the same panel structure is used as
CPC
STAR 1-4 Standards
• STAR 1-4 judges must apply standards in
relation to each STAR level
• A STAR 1 criteria of ‘good’ or ‘reasonable’
height, must be considered as what is ‘good’ or
‘reasonable’ for STAR 1
• Judges must not compare to what might be
‘good’ for higher or competitive (i.e. CPC) levels
• Assessments should reflect skater’s strengths,
but also technique corrections required
Assessment Standards
• There are similarities in the standard concepts
used in the 3 systems of assessment
Skate Canada Assessment Standards
Evaluating
STAR 1-4
STAR 5 / CPC
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Needs
Improvement
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Merit
+1 or higher
0
-1
-2, -3
• The standard for a Good in Preliminary test = a
Silver in a STAR 1, 2, 3 or 4 event
Who can judge STAR Events?
• Skate Canada judges who are trained to judge in
either 6.0 or CPC may judge STAR 1-4 levels
• These judges must attend re-training to
familiarize themselves with STAR procedures and
assessment criteria.
• In order to judge STAR 5, judges must be trained
to judge in CPC.
• Skate Canada Technical Officials may officiate in
STAR 1-4 events once they have attended STAR
training.
STAR 1
Priorities & Process
STAR 1 - Overview
• An elements event skated in groups
• Creates a fun group environment without the
anxiety of competition
• Coaches can remain on the ice with skaters
• Assessed against a standard by a team of 3
judges
• The focus is on fundamentals and assessment
of key skills
STAR 1
Elements scored to standard (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit)
1) Stroking Exercise: Forward crosscuts on the centre circle in both directions.
2) Three Jumps:
a) Waltz Jump
b) Single Salchow
c) Single Toe-Loop
3) Two Spins:
a) Forward Upright Spin
b) Backward Upright Spin
4) Forward Spiral Sequence: A sequence of two forward spirals with no more than 4 steps in
between; one spiral on each foot, unassisted position.
5) Creative Expression Routine (30 seconds – music provided by the Section, selection
randomly chosen at competition – each flight to have a different music selection) – assessed
as “completed” only.
STAR 1 – Priorities
• Stroking Exercise:
– The beginning of good basic technique
• Jumps:
– Fundamentals: rotation, air position & landing
• Spins:
– Finding a balance point & controlling revolutions
• Spirals:
– Basic spiral position, control & beginnings of flexibility
• Creative Expression Routine:
– Attempting to skate to an unfamiliar piece of music
STAR 1 - Process
• In STAR 1 – the judges work as a team
• The Referee gives initial element assessment. Judge
2 records them on the marking sheet.
• If there is any disagreement, the judges discuss using
a consensus model.
• The agreed upon assessment is entered on the
marking sheet by Judge 2.
• The judges hand in the marking sheet
• An overall rating is calculated for each skater using
the majority of assessments
STAR 1 - Element Assessment
• Each element has 2-3 Assessment Points (STAR Technical Package)
• The judges consider each assessment point for an element
• The majority of ratings determines the overall assessment for
the element
Elements
Assessment Point
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
MERIT
Single Salchow
Jump
1) Rotation
completed in air
Landed fully
backwards
Landed lacking
up to ¼
rotation
Landed lacking
no more than
¼ rotation
Lacking more
than ¼
rotation or Fall
2) Jump flight
Good height,
distance & air
position for
level
Reasonable
height,
distance & air
position for
level
Jump lacking
height,
distance, weak
air position for
level
Jump needs
improvement
in height,
distance, air
position for
level
3) Length of landing
2 seconds with
good form &
flow
At least 1
second with
form & flow
1 second
Less than 1
second
Salchow is assessed as a Silver (2 Silver, 1 Gold = Majority for Silver)
STAR 1 – Marking Sheet
• Judge 3 records the Circle stroking time for Referee to
consider in element assessment.
• The marking sheet is handed in to the Data Specialists.
STAR 1 – Assessment Notes
• Any assessment point rated Merit = no higher than a
Bronze rating for element
• Any element with two or more assessment points
scored at Merit = Merit rating for element
• The Backward Upright Spin has only 2 assessment
points
• If the 2nd assessment point is higher than the first, the
final assessment is raised by one level
• If the 2nd assessment point is lower than the first, the
final assessment is lowered by one level
STAR 1 – Backward Upright Spin
• In this example, as assessment point 2 is lower than
assessment point one – the assessment lowers to a Bronze.
Elements
Assessment Point
Backward
Upright Spin
(1) Number of
revolutions in the
established spinning
position on a back
outside edge (note – a
fall is considered as Merit
for this criterion)
(2) Balance, control and
confidence in the spin
demonstrated in
centering
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
MERIT
At least 2
revolutions
balanced on back
outside edge
At least 1
revolution
balanced on back
outside edge
Balanced on back
outside edge.
Unable to
maintain balance
on back outside
edge.
Good for level
Satisfactory for
level
Needs
Improvement for
level
Excellent for level
STAR 1 – Calculating Results
2
3
4
1
STAR 1 Recap
• Element based event where skaters are rated
as Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit
• Skaters do not have to start at STAR 1 – they
may enter STAR at any level
• Sections may group skaters by age
• Creates a fun group environment
• The focus is on assessment of key skills
STAR 1 Standards Video
• To continue with the STAR 1 module and view
the Standards Video for this level, please refer
to the Skate Canada website.
STAR Events
• To find more information on the STAR requirements and how
to plan for STAR events please consult the Skate Canada website.
(Technical & Programs / LTAD / STAR 1-5 Pilot)
STAR Technical Package:
Contains elements and requirements and specific charts
outlining standards and how overall assessments are calculated.
STAR Event Management Guide: For Local Organizing Committees (LOC) and
Technical Representatives. This contains event planning information, scheduling
guidelines, ribbon purchasing guidelines, and sample marking sheets