Test and Assessments
At a Glance
- Readiness: Coaches recommend testing when skaters are ready based on their skill development and progress.
- Assessment Areas: Freeskate • Skills • Dance • Artistic.
- Assessment Process: STAR 1–5 are coach assessments during regular lessons; STAR 6–Gold are assessed by a Skate Canada assessor during High Test Days.
- Cost: RPFSC covers test fees for registered skaters to support affordable skating opportunities.
Understanding Skating Tests
What are skating tests?
Skate Canada skating tests provide a structured pathway for skaters to develop and demonstrate their skills.
Tests begin at Star 1 and progress through Star 10, followed by Gold-level tests. Each level introduces progressively more challenging skills and combinations, allowing skaters to demonstrate their continued growth. Testing is available in all 4 skating areas: Freeskate, Skills, Dance and Artistic.
When does my skater begin testing?
Skaters typically begin formal testing when they enter Junior Star.
Testing is based on each skater’s individual readiness and progress rather than a fixed schedule. Coaches assess each skater’s skills and readiness and will recommend when they are prepared to attempt each test.
What levels of tests are available?
Skaters progress through Star 1 to 10 and Gold level tests for all areas:
- Freeskate, Skills, and Dance – Star 1-10, Gold
- Artistic – Star 5, Star 7, Star 9 and Gold
Is there a cost to take a skating test?
Yes. As part of RPFSC’s commitment to providing affordable skating programs, the club covers the cost of skating tests for registered skaters.
Current test fees are:
- Star 1–5: $15 per test
- Star 6–Gold: $25 per test
How Testing Works
When do skating tests take place?
The timing and format of assessments depend on the skater’s level.
Star 1–5 Freeskate, Skills, and Dance assessments are completed by the club’s Regional Certified coaches during regular lesson times. Skaters may wear their regular practice clothing, and assessments are completed during their scheduled skating session.
Star 6–Gold tests take place during scheduled Test Days and are evaluated by a Skate Canada assessor who is not an RPFSC member.
When is a Test Day?
High Tests are scheduled during regular ice time. All skaters completing Star 6–Gold tests are scheduled for this time.
Sometimes, a High Test takes place during a session that is outside a skater’s regular skate session. If this is the case, skaters must attend the scheduled test session to be evaluated.
Preparing for a Test
What should skaters wear for High Test Days?
For Star 6–Gold Freeskate, Dance, and Artistic assessments, skaters should wear the attire they would wear for a competition.
For Skills assessments, skaters may wear their warm-up jacket over their skating outfit while completing the test. Warm-up jackets should be removed for Dance, Freeskate, and Artistic assessments.
When are the test results available?
Skaters receive their assessment results on the day of their test.
After results have been submitted and processed by Skate Canada, skaters will receive a copy of their assessment sheet for their personal records.
Test Administration
How are test results recorded?
RPFSC’s volunteer Test Chair submits all the assessment results to Skate Canada on behalf of skaters.
Once results have been processed, skaters can view their pass or retry status by logging into their Skate Canada account using their Skate Canada number.
Results
RPFSC Skaters are assessed three times a year. Here are the results of our skates during the past two years.
These are updated quarterly, so check back here often. Select an image to view.
