STAR 1 - Gold Assessment Program

The STAR 1–Gold program supports long-term athlete development by recognizing and tracking a skater's progress through Skate Canada's assessment system. All STAR 1–Gold assessments are conducted by Skate Canada-certified coaches who have successfully completed the required assessment training.

Non-SMFSC Skaters: If you wish to be assessed at one of our Assessment Days, please obtain approval from SMFSC before purchasing the $35 Non-SMFSC Assessment Ticket at the bottom of this page.

STAR 1–5 Assessments

• STAR 1–5 assessments are completed by your skater's Base Coach during their regular scheduled skating session.
• Your coach will notify the skater at least one week in advance of the assessment date.
• Parents/guardians must purchase an assessment ticket online before the assessment.
• After purchasing, select "Print Ticket(s)" to print the serialized assessment ticket (not the invoice).
• Write the skater's Skate Canada Membership Number on the printed ticket.
• The printed ticket must be given to the coach on the day of the assessment.

Please Note: A skater cannot be assessed without a valid printed assessment ticket.

SMFSC Member STAR 1 - 5 Assessment Ticket - $15 per assessment

 

STAR 6 - Gold Assessments

Here are some highlights of the program:

• STAR 6-Gold assessments for Skills and Artistic may be coach assessed or Evaluator assessed.
• STAR 6-Gold assessments for Freeskate and Dance are Evaluator assessed.

Click on the links below for more information.

• STAR 6 - Gold Equivalency Overview Chart
• STAR 6 - Gold Equivalency Chart by Discipline

STAR 6–Gold Assessment Day 

NEXT STAR 6 - Gold ASSESSMENT DAY: Thursday August 13, 2026

 

The Assessment Day schedule will be posted at the rink and on the website approximately one week prior to the assessment date.

Please note: All ice sessions and off-ice classes are cancelled on STAR 6–Gold Assessment Days.

 

Assessment Day Schedule: Click Here Link will only be active once schedule is posted.

 

Assessment Tickets & Fees

Tickets must be purchased online and presented at check-in either:

• As a printed ticket; or
• On a device for scanning.

Skaters will not be assessed without proof of a valid ticket.

Assessment Fees:

• First STAR 6–Gold assessment: $25
• Each additional STAR 6–Gold assessment: $15

Conditional Assessments:
Skaters completing a conditional assessment must purchase the applicable assessment ticket in advance. If the conditional assessment does not proceed, a retry ticket will be provided for use at a future assessment opportunity.

Retry Tickets:
Retry tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and have no cash value.

Skaters are responsible for retaining their retry ticket. SMFSC does not maintain records of issued retry tickets; therefore, lost tickets cannot be replaced, and no proof of entitlement will be available.

The safekeeping of retry tickets is the sole responsibility of the skater.

Refund Policy

As directed by Skate Canada, once final assessment lists have been submitted to the Assessment Coordinator (generally two weeks prior to Assessment Day), refunds will only be considered for medical reasons.

A doctor's note is required to process a refund for medical reasons. SMFSC is not responsible for any costs associated with obtaining medical documentation.

Refunds will not be issued for the following reasons:

• The skater is late or does not attend their scheduled assessment.
• The skater is unsuccessful in passing an assessment.

Assessment Day Procedures

• All skaters must check in at the registration table upon arrival and provide their assessment ticket for scanning.
• Please arrive one (1) hour before your scheduled assessment time and be prepared to go earlier if required, as evaluator timing may vary.

Parent Information

To ensure assessments run smoothly and quietly:

• Parents are not permitted at ice level during Assessment Days.
• Parents may access the upstairs viewing area through the Rink 4 entrance.
• If a skater requires help tying skates, their coach will bring them to the lobby for parent assistance.

Good luck to all skaters!

SMFSC Member STAR 6 - Gold First Assessment Ticket - $25 If you are testing only one discipline, this is the ticket you need to purchase.

 

SMFSC Member  STAR 6 - Gold  Additional Assessment Ticket - $15/each You must first purchase the STAR 6–Gold First Assessment Ticket ($25) before purchasing this ticket.

 

Non-SMFSC Member STAR 6 - Gold Assessment Ticket $35/per assessment (there is no discount for multiple assessments.) Non-SMFSC Skaters: Before purchasing a ticket, please ensure your home club has received confirmation from SMFSC that you have been approved to be assessed.