What are the age limits for each competitive category?

Ages are measured against July 1 before the event. "Not reached" means you must not yet have reached that age on July 1.

Singles

• Pre-Juvenile: two groups, U11 (not reached 11) and U13 (not reached 13)
• Juvenile: two groups, U12 and U14
• Pre-Novice: not reached 16
• Novice: not reached 17
• Junior: not reached 19
• Senior: reached 13 (domestic competitions only)

Pairs

• Juvenile: not reached 16
• Pre-Novice: not reached 18
• Novice: no age requirement
• Junior: not reached 23
• Senior: reached 13 (domestic only)

Ice Dance

• Pre-Juvenile: not reached 14
• Juvenile: not reached 16
• Pre-Novice (including Solo): not reached 18
• Novice (including Solo) and Junior: not reached 21
• Senior (including Solo): reached 13 (domestic only)

Source: Skate Canada Rule Book, Competition Program Requirements, Podium Pathway, section 1 (last updated 30 June 2026).