No, Skate Canada and the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation are completely separate entities. Although we sponsor certain Skate AB-NT-NU events (STARSkate Championships and Sectionals) we operate as an independent organization. By sponsoring these events, we support Alberta skaters by subsidizing ice costs which in turn maintains affordable registration fees for families.
Registration runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year.
You can register online here.
You must be a member of the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation and you must apply for it using the form from our website. Please ensure you are using a CURRENT form.
Yes, you must be a member the year before you apply and have a current membership in the year applying for the award.
For example: If you are applying for Triple Quad/Gold Awards in 2023, you must have been a member in 2022 AND you have to renew your membership after January 1, 2023 in order to qualify. You have 4 years to apply and must do so using the most current form found on our website here.
Yes, you must be a member the year before you apply and have a current membership in the year applying for the award.
For example: If you are applying for summer assistance for 2023 (application deadline is April 15, 2023), you must have been a member in 2022, AND you have to renew your membership after January 1, 2023 in order to receive the summer assistance. Please ensure you are using the most current form. Forms can be found here.
No! The Wild Rose Invitational Competition is an event that is planned and executed by the Foundation. We also provide the volunteers to run the event. The Wild Rose Invitational is sanctioned by Skate AB-NT-NU
The Alberta Figure Skating Foundation holds several bingos each year as well as a casino every 4 years. Contact us for more information regarding volunteering opportunities for our bingos and casinos.