A term used in synchronized skating when one skater performs a movement that is away from and in contrast with the rest of the team.

An individual who has distinguished themself through exceptional service to Skate Canada and has been recognized by the Board as an “Honorary Associate”.

A small jump without rotation.

The skaters are in a low sit-like position that is counter-balanced, where the supporting leg is bent to at least ninety degrees (parallel to the ice) and the free leg and hands are not resting on the ice surface.  The skaters’ torsos, including the shoulders, are leaning far in towards the centre of the circle and the free leg is placed to the outside of that circle.  The move is executed on an edge and on one foot.

A two-footed movement in which the skater travels along the ice with one foot on a forward edge/tracing and the other on a matching backward edge on a different but parallel edge/tracing.

A Director who has no fiduciary obligation to any body for skating at the national or provincial level, receives no direct or indirect material benefit from any such party, and is free of any conflict of interest of a financial, personal or representational nature (provided that participating in the sport of skating does not alone cause a Director not to be an Independent Director).

In synchronized skating, when a skater in a circle passes in-between at least two other skaters of the other circle.

In synchronized skating, when a spoke of a wheel passes in-between at least two spokes of the other wheel(s).

Within Canada, these are defined as competitions/championships conducted according to the rules of the International Skating Union, where teams from at least one foreign country are invited by Skate Canada.

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee administering the sports of Figure Skating and Speed Skating throughout the world. The ISU is composed of a number of national associations called ISU Members that administer ISU sports at the national level and recognize that all international matters are under the sole jurisdiction and control of the ISU.