The 2026 Skate Canada Cup features novice, gold, and open synchronized skating teams as they compete for the title of national champion.
FAQs
The 2026 Skate Canada Cup will feature synchronized skaters competing at the intermediate, gold, and open categories.
All competition events and practices for the 2026 Skate Canada Cup will be held at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The doors open each day 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the first practice. Keep checking the Skate Canada website at www.skatecanada.ca for the most up-to-date schedule. It is recommended that you visit our website regularly to keep track of any schedule changes. If there is a schedule change and you can no longer attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.
The full list of athlete entries will be confirmed at the beginning of February 2026. Tickets will not be refunded due to athlete withdrawals.
All-event tickets may be purchased in advance at Skate Canada Cup 2026 | Centre in the Square. Please note that tickets will be general admission.
Day tickets will be priced at:
- Adults: $30
- Children 12 and under: $20
You must order your tickets through the same channels as the general public. Members are encouraged to watch for emails with information about special offers exclusive to Skate Canada members, including advance sales on all-event ticket packages.
Children under two years of age do not require a ticket if they do not need a seat. If they do need a seat, a ticket must be purchased at full price.
Ticket purchases for this event are non-refundable. Tickets can be transferred; however, no individual event session ticket can be used by more than one person, per session.
The Skate Canada Spectator Camera Policy is in place at events to protect the safety of athletes and to ensure a distraction-free environment for all spectators.
Personal photography is permitted by spectators but cannot impact the viewing ability of others. All photos taken during the event must be for personal use only and captured on a small digital camera or mobile device.
The following is not permitted at Skate Canada events:
- Flash photography to ensure the safety of the athletes
- Camera bags and large camera equipment, such as tripods
- Professional cameras and/or detachable lenses greater than 6 inches or 200 mm
This policy is in place at events to protect the safety and privacy of athletes and to ensure a distraction-free environment for all spectators. This camera policy falls in line with venue and other sport organization policies.
Gifts and flowers may be offered to the skaters at the end of their performance. Please ensure all items are completely wrapped to protect the ice surface.
Guests are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverages into the arena. Refillable water bottles are permitted. Concession stands will be open throughout the event.
Handheld flags and fan signs are permitted in the arena; however, they must not obstruct the view of patrons in the stands. Larger fan banners that are intended to be hung in the arena must be hung at either rend of the arena with non-damaging tape, rope or zip-ties. Skate Canada is not responsible for lost or damaged banners.
Airhorns, cowbells, and noisemakers requiring batteries or compressed air are not permitted in the arena. Small handheld noisemakers may only be used following a skater’s program or during ice resurfacing. If flags, signs/banners, and noisemakers become disruptive to fellow fans, Skate Canada will ask that these items be stowed away.
Yes, there are in and out privileges during each day of the event.
To find a list of hotels and restaurants in Waterloo, please visit Where To Stay - Explore Waterloo Region.
Skate Canada does not offer transportation for spectators.
To find out more about parking at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, please visit Parking – Centre In The Square.
The competition will be live streamed on skatecanada.ca.
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