Annual Training Volume

This chart shows the relationship between hours skated and the stream in which skaters participate. The categories are loosely based on average progress. There may be many skaters who fall outside of these age brackets in comparison to their level, for example, young Senior Ladies competitors and older beginner skaters. Training volume decisions should serve individual needs. You can use this chart to plot skaters' annual training volume over time by keeping track of the skater's attendance. Be sure to record actual hours skated, not just the hours the skater is registered. Use the chart on the next page, Determining Weekly On-Ice Training Volume, to determine how many hours a week a skater needs to skate to satisfy training objectives.

Below Maintenance Skaters are in danger of losing skill previously acquired and/or will not acquire new skill. STARSkate Stream Hours appropriate for skaters wishing to participate in the STARSkate Stream. No Man's Land These skaters are likely skating too much for the STARSkate Stream and not enough for the Competitive Stream. Competitive Stream Hours appropriate for skaters wishing to participate in the Competitve Stream Over Training Skaters are potentially risking injury and/or burnout by skating too many hours.