Priority will be given to VSC skaters by the registration deadline. All registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis as many of the sessions have a maximum number of skaters and sessions fill quickly. All VSC members are required to skate a minimum of two – 3 days per week.
Designated levels are required to skate:
Skating Qualifications:
Please discuss group level with your coach or Program Director prior to registering. At the time of registration a skater may only register for those sessions that the skater is eligible for. Priority is given to those skaters who are eligible at the time of registration for the appropriate sessions.
Depending on the numbers, session qualifications may change from skating season to season.
Skate Canada Membership:
All skaters, whether they are members of VSC or not, must be registered with Skate Canada for the current skating year. Membership is from September 01 to August 31. This fee is non refundable.
Volunteering Program:
Volunteering is applicable to all Podium & StarSkate skaters. Please see volunteering for more information.
We respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. Accordingly we maintain the following privacy policy to protect personal information you provide. Any information you give to us will be held with extreme care and will not be used in ways that you have not consented to.
If you choose to provide personally identifiable information about yourself, we will not use the information for any purpose other than to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade or lease any personal information collected.
On our web site, you may find links to third party web sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy policies or content on third party sites. Therefore, it is recommended that you read the privacy policy of third party web sites for your information.
If you have any questions concerning this privacy policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Conduct On and Off Ice
Please review Skate Canada’s Position Statement on Bullying on the Skate Canada website.
Ice Etiquette
The following right-of-way order is to ensure the safety of all skaters and coaches on the ice and is in effect during all club sessions:
1st Priority: Skater skating his or her program with music.
2nd Priority: Skater in a coached lesson.
3rd Priority: Skater in a spin or jump entrance.
It is common etiquette to make extra effort to stay out of the way of priority skaters, however, you do not have to stop skating and stand at the boards.
It is important to be aware and cautious, and considerate of other skaters. Be especially aware that there may be different levels of skaters sharing the ice at the same time and that neither is more important than the other.
Skating Competitions: Skating competitions are held throughout the skating season and are listed on the calendar, culminating with the qualifying competitions Winterskate for StarProgram and Sectional Championship for competitive skaters.
Freeskate StarSkate, men and women
Dance
Freeskate Competitive, Men and Women
For a detailed description of STAR Competitive Structure, please read the following document.
Skate Canada Assessment Structure
The STAR 1-Gold assessment structure consists of assessments in the disciplines of Skills, Freeskate, Dance and Artistic. The chart below is an overview of the assessments available to VSC skaters within that structure. Skaters may move through the assessments at their own pace but must complete the assessments in order within the same discipline.
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SKILLS
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FREESKATE |
ARTISTIC |
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ELEMENTS |
PROGRAM |
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Star 1 |
Star 1 |
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Star 2 |
Star 2 |
Star 2 |
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Star 3 |
Star 3 |
Star 3 |
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Star 4 |
Star 4 |
Star 4 |
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Star 5 |
Star 5 |
Star 5 |
Star 5 |
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Star 6 |
Star 6 |
Star 6 |
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Star 7 |
Star 7 |
Star 7 |
Star 7 |
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Star 8 |
Star 8 |
Star 8 |
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Star 9 |
Star 9 |
Star 9 |
Star 9 |
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Star 10 |
Star 10 |
Star 10 |
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Gold |
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Gold |
Gold |
Additional Discipline Requirements
Freeskate: • Skaters may move through the Element OR Program assessments independent of each other (except for the Gold Program) • If a skater requires a designated STAR level for an event or recognition (such as year end Club ribbons) both the Element AND Program portions must be passed for the assessment level to be complete.
Artistic: • Skaters must have passed STAR 4 Skills to be eligible for a STAR 5 Artistic assessment or event.
STAR 1-5 is designed to provide assessment opportunities throughout the season that occur on regular training sessions. This encourages solid development that aligns with the skater’s individual rate of progress versus scheduled assessment days. All STAR 1-5 assessments are assessed by VSC coaches and will take place on regular session ice during your skater’s lesson time. Your skater’s coach will notify you via e-mail that your skater is ready for an assessment. A $15 Skate Canada Assessment fee is due for each STAR 1-5 assessment that is tried.
STAR 6-Gold is designed to provide more structured assessment opportunities on designated assessment days that may not coincide with your skater’s regular training schedule. Skills and Element assessments may take place on regular session ice but Program assessments (Freeskate or Artistic) must be done on clear ice. Skate Canada BC/YK Section Evaluators assess all STAR 6 – Gold assessments. Coaches may be qualified to assess Skills but must be recognized by the Section to do so. Your skater’s coach will notify you via e-mail that your skater is ready for an assessment and will let you know the day and time of the planned assessment session. The schedule and start order for the assessment day will be determined by the Assessment Co-ordinator. A $20 Skate Canada Assessment fee is due for each STAR 6-Gold assessment that is tried.
Assessment Fee Payment
Assessments fees can be paid in your Uplifter account under the “Purchase Products” tab located at the left side of the page or by following the link https://vancouversc.uplifterinc.com/registration/products/
If you would like more information about the Skate Canada STAR 1 to Gold assessment structure or procedure, please email the Assessment Co-ordinator at assessments@vancouverskatingclub.ca.
If you have any questions about your skater’s progress or individual assessment needs, please contact your skater’s coach.
The Vancouver Skating Club is proud to introduce their annual Scholarship Program to VSC skaters who are graduating or who have recently graduated from high school. For details on our program please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines and Application form.
VSC Scholarship GUIDELINES March 2025
VSC Scholarship_Application_Form March 2025
Payment Schedule: Please refer to your online registration Shopping Cart payment options – Pay at Once or Pay by Installments. Payment accepted by Visa/MasterCard. No skater may skate until online registration and payment is received by the Registrar prior to the first due date. All Skate Canada fees must be paid at the beginning of the skating season. All late registration questions should be directed to the Registrar.
Requests to change sessions because of changes in school/work schedule or skating qualification level, MUST BE MADE IN WRITING to the Registrar. An administration/change fee of $10.00 will apply to each session change, and additional ice fees if necessary. Change fees do not carry over to another season. Buy-on fees may be paid for the session you wish to skate on if the change is only temporary. However you must follow the buy-on procedures or discuss the situation with the Registrar and the Skating Director. Skaters are not permitted to sell or trade sessions.
Request of additional session(s) may be made in writing to the Registrar. Payment of additional session(s) will be according to the schedule and fee – early bird discount and/or total weekly ice discount structure do not apply to additional session(s). Late entry or additional session(s) are pro-rated effective November 1st for Fall/Winter Term, and pro-rated effective mid-season for Spring Term.
NON VSC Members: If you are not a VSC club member and registering for skating, there is a 15% surcharge that will be added to your invoice.
Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. Accordingly we maintain the following privacy policy to protect personal information you provide. Any information you give to us will be held with extreme care and will not be used in ways that you have not consented to.
If you choose to provide personally identifiable information about yourself, we will not use the information for any purpose other than to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade or lease any personal information collected.
On our web site, you may find links to third party web sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy policies or content on third party sites. Therefore, it is recommended that you read the privacy policy of third party web sites for your information.
If you have any questions concerning this privacy policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
StarSkate & Podium Volunteer Fee: A post dated payment (end of Winter term the following year) is included in initial registration for Fall/Winter Term in order for a skaters’ registration to be processed. If you choose to pay your skater registration in full – the volunteer program fee will be processed right away. Each family can earn volunteer credits by volunteering at the Club, by end of winter term – in order of volunteer fee not to be processed. The volunteer credits must be earned during the Spring, Summer (prior to Fall/Winter term), Fall or Winter (current term) session. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure they fulfill the minimum requirements, submit their volunteer recording credit sheet to volunteering@vancouverskatingclub.ca prior to the end of winter term, otherwise payment will be processed on your credit card. If they are unsuccessful to earn full 10 credits, their $300 volunteer fee will not be prorated.
Refunds/Credits: The VSC does not offer refunds. Credits may be granted in the case of absences due to medical circumstances or compliance with public health orders (including but not limited to self-isolation and travel restrictions). The skater must have missed a minimum of 14 consecutive registered days to qualify. Documentation (Doctor’s certificate or public health directive) must accompany your written request for credit. The Board of Directors will consider credits on a case by case basis. If granted, the credit will be pro-rated after the 14 day wait period and receipt of documentation. Please note VSC refund policy applies to Pre BUY-ON rates as well. Please note VSC refund policy applies to Prepaid BUY-ON rates as well.
If requesting consideration for Medical credit – you must submit request email to VSC Administrator once the minimum 14 days off (due injury, illness, etc) has occurred, as a file must be opened in the relevant term. If you pursue medical credit, Doctor Documentation must follow for board consideration. Please email vsc@vancouverskatingclub.ca.
Insufficient Funds: The VSC policy regarding returned cheques states that any person having issued two or more returned cheques to the VSC must make all subsequent payments to the Club by either cash, certified cheque, money order or bank draft. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for each NSF cheque returned to the Club. A fee of $25.00 will be charged if the provided Visa or MasterCard is denied upon processing.
Outstanding Fees: All skaters registering for any program with the Club must pay the fees associated with the program and all outstanding monies due to the Club or coaches prior to the program start date. The skater will not be allowed on the session if any fees or monies are outstanding.
CanSkate – Learn to Skate & CanPower – Power Skating Refund Policy: If you request to withdraw from a program more than FIVE business days before the scheduled start date, you will receive a full refund less the Skate Canada Fee.
If you request to withdraw anytime between five business days (Monday through Friday) before the program starts and no less than 48 hours prior to the start of the second class, you will receive a refund less one class and the Skate Canada Fee. Please note: NO REFUNDS or credits can be issued after the second class once the program has started.
Power Skating Weekly Program(s) – No Refunds or credit can be issued for weekly programs with less than 5 business days prior to program start date.
Canskate Summer Weekly Program(s) – No Refunds or credit can be issued for any summer canskate program with less than 5 business days prior to program start date.
VSC Disclaimer: The VSC reserves the right to change, cancel or reassign skaters to sessions. The Club is not responsible for ice cancellations that are out of its control (including, without limitation, cancellations due to adverse weather (at the discretion of the Club), or because the facility has cancelled or reclaimed VSC’s ice time). In the event of cancellations out of the Club’s control, refunds or credits will not be issued. The Club endeavours to replace sessions when possible but replacement ice is not guaranteed. Make-ups for sessions missed by skaters are NOT allowed.
From time to time, skaters may choose to skate on a session for which they are not registered. To buy on a session, the skater must contact our VSC Director of Programs to see if a session is available. Buy on rate applies and is payable prior to session start. Please do not place buy on money in envelopes or cheques in the VSC drop box at Canlan Sports.
Prepaid Buy On- purchase through Uplifter Account.
The purchase of Partial Sessions is not permitted on any session.
Adult Skaters: All adult skaters who use Vancouver Skating Club ice should be aware of the policies that are imposed on the VSC by the North Vancouver Recreation Commission and the Pacific National Exhibition. Note: All adult skaters must comply with the skater qualifications and have paid their Skate Canada fees. Definition of adult user – over 24 years of age.
These policies are as follows:
Agrodome (PNE): No adult-only ice usage except in a group lesson. Adults may skate on designated sessions with youth users
North Vancouver Recreation Commission (Karen Magnussen recCentre, Ice Sports North Shore): 10% maximum on prime-time ice. (1 adult will be allowed on ONLY after 9 youth users have been registered.). Youth users have priority when registering for a session. Adults registering for Non-prime sessions will be at the discretion of the Registrar. Non-prime Sessions: Early morning (M-F), before 6 pm (M-F), Saturday morning (before 8:00 am).
Prime Sessions: After 6:00 pm (M-F), Saturday (after 8:00 am), all day Sunday.
Parents!
All children should be supervised by parents, friends or other family members. The VSC does not provide baby sitting services nor does the management of the facilities where VSC activities take place.
