The Competitive Skating Centre of Strathroy Competitive Singles Program

The Competitive Skating Centre of Strathroy's Competitive Singles Program

The Competitive Skating Centre of Strathroy offers a world class singles program that prepares a skater for competitions at the sectional, national, and international levels. It is a full time commitment and it is addresses all aspects of a successful skating career. The program meets all requirements of Skate Canada and the ISU, both physically and mentally, and prepares competitive pair teams for the challenges incurred in a successful competitive skating career.

The training schedule is based on a commitment of approx. 4-6 hours per day, 5 days a week, 11 months a year that is both demanding and rewarding. Each individual works on skills such as jumping, spinning, footwork , stroking and choreography. At the beginning of the season each skater is assessed and will be given specific goals to achieve over the season.

The Spring session is implemented with group instruction and the skaters work on basic skill development. Each skater is required to train 2-3 hours on ice and 2-3 hours off ice each day. The off-ice program consists of fitness, mental training, flexibility, and off-ice technique classes. Stroking classes are carried out to improve the skaters speed and coordination and initial program choerography is completed, in preparation of the summer phase.

Summer is the season where the skater will work toward developing the skill package that they will use for the upcoming competitive season. Each skater has specific goals laid out for them, and they are responsible for working toward accomplishing them on a daily basis. This season is all about training the body to be able to compete at a high level for the upcoming competition season. The skaters do daily program , skill, and technique repetitions on ice 3-4 hours per day and off ice training for 2-3 hours per day. We focus on the fitness level of each skater and accomplish this through many hours of dry land training which includes long distance running, weight training, sprinting, hill work, yoga, and circuit training. Flexibility, mental training and off ice technique classes are also a large part of the training program. During the summer the skaters usually attend two summer competitions as preparatory events for the up coming competitive season.

Once we are in the competitive phase of the program, each skater has a specific program developed for their needs and goals. From the international competitor to the sectional level skater, we are working toward peaking at the proper times of the year, and advancing in the qualifying events as far as each skater is capable of going. Fitness is still a big part of our training schedule and each skater works daily on that portion of the program in a group format.

After competition season, skaters are required to participate in the annual ice show that seems to grow bigger and better with each passing year. The show is the highlight of the season for the school. It is also a wonderful learning tool as it prepares skaters to perform for friends and families in the local community. It requires each skater to tackle some of their hardest technical skills, while skating to challenging music, and working as a team with a common goal. This also helps the skater prepare for future involvement in other aspects of skating following their amateur competitive career. (ie. professional skating companies and future ice shows).

The CSCS singles program has had tremendous results of the past 8 years, with many national and international competitors skating within it, and it has proven to be avery viable option for any competitior wishing to advance their potential.

Ice times vary from season to season. For current season schedules please refer to the schedule/rates page. For further information or to schedule an interview please contact Mr. Scott Rachuk.