简体中文
EnglishWhat is APSA (apsa.net.au)?
Updated
APSA is a community of figure skating coaches focused on education, collaboration and professional development. According to its website, its purpose is to help coaches "lead with confidence and inspire the next generation of skaters on and off the ice," under the tagline "Inspiring Excellence. Elevating Coaching." It is relevant if you are a figure skating coach looking for professional development, or if you want to understand the organisation behind coach education and update-point requirements in this sport.
What APSA does
The site describes APSA's work across three areas:
- Education — supporting coaches in building and maintaining their skills.
- Collaboration — connecting coaches as a "passionate community."
- Professional development — empowering coaches to develop athletes with "skill, integrity, and heart."
The emphasis is on coaching standards and athlete development rather than on public-facing skating programmes or event listings.
Update points: the practical requirement
The most concrete operational detail on the site is the update-points system for coaches. Key points from the site's notice:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Submit your update points log sheet before 30 June 2026 |
| Submission method | A form on the APSA website only |
| Accepted formats | The APSA spreadsheet only; no other formats or links to external storage sites |
| Practical step | Save the worksheet to your local device before completing and uploading |
| Specific rule | A CPR refresher cannot be claimed toward points if it is included in your First Aid course — it must be done separately |
If you are an APSA coach, the actionable takeaway is to download the latest spreadsheet version from the site, complete it locally, and upload it through the site form before the deadline.
Other activity on the site
APSA also shares relevant sector events and notices. One example is a youth-led online seminar with Sport Integrity Australia on child safety in sport, discussing findings from the Hear Me Play: Youth perceptions of safety in sport report, with youth athlete panellists and a safeguarding expert. The site also notes that an updated APSA website launched on 18 March.
Who it is for
APSA is aimed at figure skating coaches — particularly those who need to track and submit professional development points. If you are a skater, parent or club administrator, the site offers limited direct services; its content centres on coach education and compliance.