Skaters enrolled in one of our Competitive programs learn a variety of life skills as they progress through the Skate Canada Podium Pathway.
These include goal setting, focus, ability to deal with success/failure, time management and principles of fair play and sportsmanship.
Skaters who wish to challenge their figure skating skills and who show potential as podium pathway freeskaters may enquire about enrolling in one of our competitive programs.
Registration for all 2025-2026 programs will open on Wednesday, August 13th at 12:00pm.
**Skaters are reminded to check in with their base coach prior to registering for sessions to confirm availability**
Click here to expand the schedule:2025-2026 SCBC PROGRAM SCHEDULE
*Schedules are draft and subject to change*
SESSION DATES
Full Year Programs: September 2nd – June 19th, 2026
- StarSkate
- Competitive Programs
There are no regular SCBC sessions running on the following dates:
- Monday, September 1st, 2025 (Labour day)
- October 3rd – 5th, 2025 (Skate Ontario Provincial Series Competition hosted by SCBC)
- October 10th – 13th, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
- October 31st, 2025 (Halloween)
- December 17th, 2025 – January 4th, 2026 (Winter break)
- February 6th – 8th, 2026 (Flower City Invitational Competition hosted by SCBC)
- February 15th – 16th, 2026 (Family Day Sunday and Monday)
- March 16th – 22nd, 2026 (Spring Break)
- April 2nd, 2026 (Pad B sessions cancelled only)
- Star 5 – Gold, Star 3-4 (5:15 – 6:15pm) and CanSkate sessions cancelled
- April 3rd – April 6th, 2026 (Easter weekend)
- May 3rd, 2026 (SCBC Club Competition)
- May 16th – 18th, 2026 (Victoria day long weekend)
The last day of SCBC 2025-2026 regular season programs is Friday, June 19th.
REGISTRATION
For step-by-step instructions on how to register, please see our STEP-BY-STEP REGISTRATION DOCUMENT.
All skaters MUST register for the highest session they qualify for at the time of registration. SCBC reserves the right to modify session qualifications for safety and capacity concerns.
SCBC BASE REGISTRATION FEE
When registering for any SCBC scheduled session, the following base registration fee will be automatically added to your invoice:
- Skate Canada Registrant Fee $29.00 (Mandated by Skate Canada)
- Skate Ontario Registrant Fee $28.00 (Mandated by Skate Ontario)
- Skate Canada Safe Sport Fee $5.00 (Mandated by Skate Canada)
- Skate Canada Insurance Fee $0.70 (Mandated by Skate Canada)
- SCBC Administration Fee $5.30
Total: $68.00
This base registration fee (covering Sept 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026) is collected by SCBC and remitted to Skate Canada on the skater’s behalf.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT POLICY
SCBC operates as a not-for-profit organization that requires the support of volunteers to operate successfully. The club offers various volunteer opportunities throughout the course of the skating season.
The volunteer following commitment applies to all registered skater families in the following sessions; Star 1-2, Star 3-4, Star 5 – Gold, Open, StarSkate Age 12+, Junior Academy, Pre-Competitive, Competitive, Ice Dance and Gold Ice programs.
The volunteer requirement for each family is 15 volunteer hours or $300. For families with multiple children in our program, an additional 5 hours or $75 is required per each additional child.
A $300.00 volunteer deposit per skater ($75 per each additional child) will be added to your 2025-2026 registration. Once your volunteer hours have been verified, the volunteer deposit will be returned in the form of a direct refund to your credit card.
Note: There is no payout for partial hours completed against your deposit. If you do not complete the required number of volunteer hours, your deposit will not be returned.
For more information on the 2025-2026 Volunteer Commitment Policy, please visit our detailed POLICIES page.
Information on volunteer opportunities will be communicated out to our membership throughout the season. If you have any questions regarding the Volunteer Commitment program please contact chair@skatescbc.ca.
Volunteer hours tracking sheet: SCBC FAMILY VOLUNTEER RECORD CARD
If you have any questions concerning your upcoming membership, please email info@skatescbc.ca.
The Junior Academy program is a program designed for skaters who plan to pursue competitive free skating. Skaters are invited to join this session to enhance their training in anticipation of competing in the near future. Skaters on this session must demonstrate dedication and a continual commitment to their training. Their main focus should be on developing and expanding their FreeSkate abilities.
Junior Academy skaters should be moving towards becoming a Competitive figure skater in their respective StarSkate / Podium Pathway category. Skaters on this session will participate in 2 specific training days (Tuesdays and Thursdays), however skaters at this level are strongly encouraged to take additional training days (on top of the two-day requirement) to complement their development.
Skaters should know all of their single jumps and be working on their single axel.
Participation in this program is by coach recommendation based on qualifications. Skaters interested in this program should reach out to their base coach for more information.
Session Fees Include:
- 1x 15min group lesson per session
- Off Ice Classes
- Fitness & Conditioning / Off Ice Jump Class
- Ballet & flexibility (Ballet and Flexibility classes will run September 26th – June 19th).
Members of the Junior Academy will receive an SCBC Competitive Program merchandise item (when skater registers before October 1st, 2025) which will be included on your invoice at checkout as a separate line. The exclusive item this season will be announced shortly.
*Fees may be broken up into eight monthly instalments (September – April) during the checkout process.
All Junior Academy skaters must have a SCBC contracted coach for private lessons. In some cases, it may in the best interest of the skater to have multiple coaches (coaching team) to cover all technical aspects of the skater’s development.
GUEST SKATING is NOT permitted on this session, without the pre-approval of the SCBC Board, on the recommendation of the Skater Assessment Committee.
It is the expectation that all Junior Academy skaters will be competing in Skate Ontario sanctioned events throughout the year.
The Pre-Competitive program is a program designed for skaters who are pursuing competitive free skating. Skaters on this session must demonstrate dedication and a continual commitment to their training. Their main focus should be on developing and expanding their FreeSkate abilities.
Pre-Competitive skaters should be moving towards becoming a Competitive figure skater in their respective StarSkate / Podium Pathway category. Skaters on this session are strongly encouraged to participate in at least 2 specific training days (Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays) however skaters at this level are strongly encouraged to take additional training days (on top of the two-day requirement) to complement their development.
Skaters should have a consistent axel and be working on their double jumps.
Participation in this program is by coach recommendation based on qualifications. Skaters interested in this program should reach out to their base coach for more information.
Session Fees Include:
- Off Ice Classes
- Fitness & Conditioning / jump class (off-ice
- Ballet and Flexibility (Ballet and Flexibility classes will run September 26th – June 19th).
Members of the Pre-Competitive Session will receive an SCBC Competitive Program merchandise item (when skater registers before October 1st, 2025) which will be included on your invoice at checkout as a separate line. The exclusive item this season will be announced shortly.
*Fees may be broken up into eight monthly instalments (September – April) during the checkout process.
All Pre-Competitive skaters must have a SCBC contracted coach for private lessons. In some cases, it may in the best interest of the skater to have multiple coaches (coaching team) to cover all technical aspects of the skater’s development.
GUEST SKATING is NOT permitted on this session, without the pre-approval of the SCBC Board, on the recommendation of the Skater Assessment Committee.
It is the expectation that all Pre-Competitive skaters will be competing in Skate Ontario sanctioned events throughout the year.
The Competitive program is a program designed for skaters who are pursuing competitive free skating at the podium pathway levels. Skaters on this session must demonstrate dedication and a continual commitment to their training. Their focus should be on developing and expanding their FreeSkate abilities as well as working on their triple jumps.
Competitive skaters should be competing at the Pre-Juvenile through Senior levels in freeskate for the 2025-2026 season OR be enrolled at a half-day sports school / high performance school program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Participation in this program is by coach recommendation based on qualifications. Skaters interested in this program should reach out to their base coach for more information.
Session Fees Include:
- Off Ice Classes
- Fitness & Conditioning
- Off Ice Jump class (Wednesdays included)
- Skaters may choose to also register for the full off-ice jump class package
- Ballet and Flexibility (Ballet and Flexibility classes will run September 26th – June 19th).
Members of the Competitive session will receive an SCBC Competitive Program merchandise item (when skater registers before October 1st, 2025) which will be included on your invoice at checkout as a separate line. The exclusive item this season will be announced shortly.
*Fees may be broken up into eight monthly instalments (September – April) during the checkout process.
All Competitive skaters must have a SCBC contracted coach for private lessons. In some cases, it may in the best interest of the skater to have multiple coaches (coaching team) to cover all technical aspects of the skater’s development.
GUEST SKATING is NOT permitted on this session, without the pre-approval of the SCBC Board, on the recommendation of the Skater Assessment Committee.
It is the expectation that all Competitive skaters will be competing in Skate Ontario and Skate Canada sanctioned events throughout the year.
If your skater is interested in pursuing Ice Dance or Synchronized Skating please see more information about these programs via the links below:
ICE DANCE SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
If your child has just completed CanSkate and you are looking for our entry level figure skating program, StarSkate, please visit the link below:
