Yes, at the beginning of each season. and 711 skill points is nothing compared to what you get if you have a team of the fastest trainers. I have two 20yo with 77 & 76 skill points respectively. That is an instant *! One goes from 55Q to 60Q, and the other from 56Q to 61Q. Since I am tanking, that means they go to 5* and stay there for the season. They will most likely keep their 5* the next season after that and would be easy 6* if I tanked the next season too.