Figure Skating
Figure Skating Eligibility Certificate 2025-26
The Figure Skating Competitive Club is entering its 25th season of competition and is a
recognized Skate Canada club. Our 2025-2026 season runs from September 22, 2025 to March 24, 2026. We practice at the Carleton University Ice House and compete in up to three Ontario University Athletics (OUA) inter-university competitions each season.
The Figure Skating Competitive Club is comprised of skaters with a minimum STAR 10 test level in any discipline. Skaters that have not currently passed a STAR 10 test but can execute the tryout criteria are encouraged to try out. For skaters at the STAR 6 test level please contact the coach for training opportunities as we will have a limited number of training positions available.
We are currently recruiting for free skaters, ice dancers and synchronized skaters.
Come meet us!
1) Tuesday, September 2 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Expo Carleton (Fieldhouse). First year
students: stop by our booth and we will answer any questions you may have regarding the
team!
2) Monday, September 8 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at our Team Information Meeting at the Carleton University Ice House Meeting Room
2025-2026 Team Selection
Skaters wishing to tryout for the 2025-2026 season are asked to fill out an intake form and
attend our Team Information Meeting on September 8 from 5:00-6:00pm. Proposed season fees will be presented at the Info Meeting.
2025-2026 Tryouts
Tryouts will take place September 11, 15, 16, 17, & 18. There will be tryout open ice on
September 9 & 10. Monday and Wednesday sessions run from 6:00 am - 7:00 am and Tuesday and Thursday sessions run from 6:00 am - 7:45 am. You must attend all five tryout days to be considered for the competitive team. The tryout fee is $50.
2025-2026 Tryout evaluation criteria includes:
| Freeskate | Ice Dance | ||
| Have not yet passed Gold Freeskate will be asked to demonstrate | - three (3) different double jumps - choreographic sequence - combination spin - flying spin |
Have not yet passed Gold dances will be asked to demonstrate | - Harris Tango - Starlight Waltz - forward upright spin |
| Have already passed Gold Freeskate will be asked to demonstrate | - all double jumps including a double + double combination - step sequence - layback/sideways leaning or camel spin (no change of foot) - combination spin |
Have already passed Gold dances will be asked to demonstrate | - Starlight Waltz - Viennese Waltz - Argentine Tango - forward spin upright spin - forward camel spin |
| Artistic | |||
| - Choreographic spin - Field move sequence |
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| All Skaters | |||
| - basic turns - twizzles (both directions) - field moves - will be grouped and asked to skate with up to three other skaters - other skills as required |
2025-26 Competitions Schedule
Fall Invitational: TBD
Winter Invitational: TBD
OUA Championships: March 10 & 11, 2026
2025-2026 Season Practice Times
Mondays 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Tuesdays 6:00 am - 7:45 am
Wednesdays 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Thursdays 6:00 am - 7:45 am
Off ice TBC
Coaching Staff:
Amanda Cousineau (Head Coach) Yasmine Arshad (Assistant - Ice Dance)
Robyn Hoogendam (Assistant - Freeskate)
Hannah Whitley (Assistant - Ice Dance) Laura Kilpatrick (Consultant - Free Skate)
What our Athletes have to say
"My university career would not have been complete if I wasn’t a member of the Carleton figure skating team. Figure skating is an individual sport so coming from a competitive background I always longed to be a part of something bigger than myself in a team environment. I met some of my best friends on this team and I wouldn’t change my experience for the world. Not only did the early morning practices allow me to get a head-start on my academics for the rest of the day, but they also allowed me to continue to pursue my spot after my competitive career. If you’re looking to get more involved in University extracurricular activities, enjoy team atmospheres, wish to challenge yourself in new disciples of the sport, are looking to maintain participating in an athletic activity, all while giving your mind a well deserved break from your studies, the CU figure skating team is an excellent opportunity to do so. The support you receive from your coaches and teammates is unparalleled and the memories that you make on this team will last a life time. Once a Raven, always a Raven."
Cailin McDowell, Team Member 2013-2017
Being on the Carleton Figure Skating Team was one of the best things I did during my time at Carleton. School can be very stressful at times and it’s easy to make excuses and say “oh I don’t have time for this” but waking up every day, typing up my laces and stepping on that ice made all that stress go away, even if it was just for an hour or two. Being on the team also taught me how to balance school with being a competitive athlete and it’s helped me far beyond my time at Carleton. I would 100% recommend joining the Carleton Ravens Figure Skating Team!
Meagon Simpson, Team Member 2011-2015
You can also learn more about the CollegiateSkate program stream through Skate Ontario.
Connect with us!
Email: carleton.figure.skating@gmail.com Instagram: @carletonfigureskating
Facebook: Carleton Figure Skating Team