A championship that qualifies athletes toward and including, but not limited to, the Canadian Figure Skating Championships.

A skating expert with the required National Coaching Certification Program qualifications to provide a remunerated service at Skate Canada sanctioned clubs and skating schools, both on- and off-ice. These individuals shall have registered, provided full payment and have met all coach registration requirements as set annually by Skate Canada.

Skating direction refers to skating either forwards or backwards (e.g. forward spirals and backward spirals).

An organization other than a Club that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs.

The same as chassé except that on the second step the free foot slides off the ice in front of the skating foot when the skater is skating forward, and to the back when the skater is skating backward (e.g. steps 7 & 10 in the Canasta Tango).

A step skated in a straight line with the blades of both skates being held flat on the ice. The weight is over the skating leg that may be well bent or straight while the free foot slides forward on the ice to full extension.

The term used when a skater skates the full pattern of a dance alone.

In ice dance, a spinning movement performed on one foot on the spot by one partner alone (with or without the assistance of the other partner) or by both partners simultaneously (around separate centres).

A special meeting of Members.

A resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast on that resolution.