What are the rules on music?

Under Competitions Rule 2.9, all programs must be skated to music, in harmony with the music chosen. Vocals are permitted in all disciplines.

If there is a problem with your music, stop when you become aware of it or when the Referee signals. No deduction applies for music-related interruptions (Rule 3.11).

Some ice dance segments have set music requirements: the Junior Rhythm Dance uses a Westminster Waltz at a minimum of 162 beats per minute, and the Senior Rhythm Dance uses a Golden Waltz at a minimum of 186 beats per minute, both in 3/4 or 6/8 time. In ice dance, a music-requirements violation is deducted 0.40 (Juvenile), 1.00 (Pre-Novice, Novice) or 2.00 (Junior, Senior) per program.

Source: Skate Canada Rule Book, Competitions; Competition Program Requirements, Podium Pathway; Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions.