High Performance Program

The ISA High Performance Program is for athletes who demonstrate ability or potential to succeed at a high level in Junior or Senior International Championships.The program will strive to advance the athletes' placing in International  Championships to achieve top 12 placing at the World Championships across a number of skating disciplines.The aims of the High Performance program are:

• Develop and prepare elite Australian Athletes for their participation in International Championship events.
• Provide support for those athletes representing Australia at international competitions and championships.
  

National Squad.
  

National Rankings

National Rankings can be found here. (25 July 2010)

National Rankings End of 2009-2010 Season

National rankings can be found here. (30 June 2010)
Memorandum - National Rankings 2010-2011 Season.

Nomination Criteria & Applications Forms

International Nomination Criteria & Forms

• HPP-1001-V1
  International Competition Nomination Criteria 2010-2011 for Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
• HPP-1002-V1
  Medical Notification and Clearance Procedure
• HPF-1003-V1
  International Competition Application Form 2010-2011 for Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
• HPP-1004-V1
  Procedures for Applying for International Competition Nominations 2010-2011 Season
• HPP-1005-V1 Coming Soon
  International Championship Nomination Criteria 2010-2011 for Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
• Memorandum (MEM1003-V1)
  ISU Championship Qualification

ISU Clearance and Australian Citizenship

• ISU Communication 1420 - Citizenship / Residence Requirements and Clearance Procedure

International Competition Announcements

The ISU Website lists all of the events as they become known, therefore check the website often.

Synchronized Skating

Information and Forms for Synchronized Skating Teams

• SSP-1001-V1 - Foreign Skater Policy.
• SSF-1002-V1 - Foreign Skater Application Form
• SSF-1003-V4 - Team Entry Forms (no username or password required) Coming Soon
• SSP-1006-V1 - Team Entry Policy Coming Soon
• SSP-1007-V1 – New Zealand National Ice Skating Championships Nomination Policy 
• SSF-1008-V1 – New Zealand National Ice Skating Championships Expression of Interest Form 
• SSP-1004-V1 - International Nomination Criteria
• SSF-1005-V1 - International Competition Expression of Interest for Synchronized Competitions  
• SSF-1010-V1 – Change of Team Form  
• SSP-1009-V1 – Change of Team Procedure  
• SSP-1011-V1 – Perpetual Trophies and Shields Procedure 

Junior Development Program

Oceania Development Program

This junior development program fast-tracks Primary to Novice level skaters to Junior International level in a co-ordinated three year project between Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The focus of the program is to strengthen the level of competition and raise the standard of skating within the region through training camps and providing educational opportunities. The Oceania Cup Series team event also provides additional competition experiences to further the development of these skaters.

Pairs and Dance Development Program

Pairs and Dance Development Project

Ice Skating Australia would like to hear from any skater who is interested in competing internationally for Australia in Ice Dancing or Pair Skating during the next four years. 

Skaters between the ages of 10-16 (Ladies) and 10 – 18 (Men) who believe they have the ability and the commitment to succeed in these figure skating disciplines are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Forms are welcome from current Teams or Couples or individuals seeking an appropriate partner.

Development Camps

A range of development initiatives are being offered in 2010 as part of ISA’s Strategic Plan for High Performance and Junior Development.  These development Camps are a unique opportunity for skaters to ‘come and try’ a specific discipline and develop skills.  The camps also provide a forum for skaters and coaches to collaborate and share ideas. Please refer to ISA Communication #23 for further information.

Ice Dance Development Camp

Synchronized Skating Development Camp

The Synchronized Skating Development camp will be conducted by Shelley Barnett, Canadian Coach for Nexxice (2009 World Synchronized Skating Champions). This is an fantastic camp opportunity with a wide range of sessions designed specifically to assist with the development of Synchronized Skating.  The three day camp will be held at IceWorld Boondall, Brisbane on the 16,17 and 18 August.

 Camp Flyer

 Announcement and registration forms.

Registration forms should be returned to the office, administration@isa.org.au by the due date to confirm camp attendance.

Pairs Development Camp

Unfortunately the Pair Camp needed to be cancelled at this stage due to limited registrations received by the closing date. ISA will continue to support the development of pairs in this country and further information on future developments will be announced in the coming year.