How much is deducted for a fall in 2026-27?
Rule- Canada
- Skate Canada
- Competitive skating
- Podium Pathway
- Pre-Juvenile to Senior
- 2026-27
- Skaters
A fall is a loss of control in which most of your body weight is on the ice, supported by something other than the blades, such as hands, knees, back, buttocks or arms. The technical panel applies the deduction.
- Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile and STAR 5-8: 0.10 per fall (reduced from 0.20 for 2026-27).
- Pre-Novice and STAR 9-Gold: 0.25 per fall (reduced from 0.50 for 2026-27).
- Novice (and Adult, Artistic): 0.50 per fall.
- Junior Singles, and Junior and Senior Pairs and Ice Dance: 1.00 per fall.
- Senior Singles: 1.00 for the 1st and 2nd falls, 2.00 for the 3rd and 4th, and 3.00 for five or more.
In pairs and ice dance, falls are applied per skater.
Source: Rule Book Updates Effective July 1, 2026; Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions, section 4; Competitions (Terms Used).
Added 25 Oct 2026