Programs

From early steps on the ice, holding on to a parent’s hand, skating as a family activity, or moving on to other ice sports, skating offers a rich tapestry of experiences!

Each program is taught by professional coaches certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Our classes are held in a fun, safe and friendly environment that allows for unrestricted movement and rapid development.

With multiple programs geared toward different skill levels, our club has a program for skaters of all levels. Join us as we share our passion for skate in a

Learn to Skate (ages 3-5)

This program is geared towards new skaters, ages 3+ with no skating experience, who have never skated before or who are not yet confident alone on the ice. Skaters work on the basics of falling down and getting up, marching or moving forward and balancing on 2 feet. The Skaters are taught in group format in a fun and friendly environment, skaters participate in games and activities to encourage movement without fear.

Mandatory Equipment – Skates, gloves and a CSA approved hockey helmet

***bike helmets will not be permitted on the ice

CanSkate

Levels 1,2 and 3

CanSkate now features a fresh look, new awards, improved tools for coaches and most importantly a tested and proven new curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee success in developing stronger basic skating skills and developing them faster. Designed for skaters with some experience. It also includes specific skills useful in hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating thereby preparing all skaters for virtually every ice sport.

Skaters progress through 6 levels of skills in the disciplines of Control, Agility and Balance.

CanSkate Advanced

Levels 4,5 and 6

Can Skate Advanced is designed for skaters who have previously participated in approximately 2-3 Can Skate sessions and are close to successfully completing all Can Skate requirements. In this session, skaters will work towards completing their Can Skate requirements in order to move to the Star Skate sessions.

Skaters progress through 6 levels of skills in the disciplines of Control, Agility and Balance.

Power Skate 1

Power Skate 1 is an introductory session for skaters/players that have not completed a Power Skate session and/or have been playing hockey for less than 2 years.

This program is designed for skaters with experience on the ice or previously enrolled in a CanSkate program. This program will be taught in group format by Skate Canada PowerSkate certified coaches. Skaters are active, engaged, constantly moving and challenged during the lesson. The program focus is on edge fundamentals, power, quick starts & stops, strong lateral movements, pivots and turns.

This session will include 45 minutes of lesson time.

All skaters must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask, hockey gloves and a stick.. Full equipment not necessary, the emphasis is on strong skating skills, power and stride

Power Skate 2

Power Skate 2 is an advanced session designed for skaters/hockey players that have successfully completed Power Skate 1 and/or have at least 2 years of skating/playing experience. This program is designed for skaters with experience on the ice or previously enrolled in a CanSkate program.

This program will be taught in group format by Skate Canada PowerSkate certified coaches. Skaters are active, engaged, constantly moving and challenged during the lesson. The program focus is on edge fundamentals, power, quick starts & stops, strong lateral movements, pivots and turns.

This session will include 45 minutes of lesson time.

All skaters must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask, hockey gloves and a stick.. Full equipment not necessary, the emphasis is on strong skating skills, power and stride

Star Skate Sessions

These stages introduce more complex skills and have a wide variety of programming based on an athlete’s desired pathway and commitment to figure skating. All Star Skate sessions offer group lessons daily taught by certified Skate Canada professional coaches. These sessions are for skaters working on the disciplines of Skills, Dance, Artistic and Freeskate.

All skaters have the opportunity to work with coaches in small groups or privately.

Skaters that have the drive to accelerate will participate in evaluations days, performance and testing days.

Star Skate (Level 1, 2 and 3)

Skaters in this session will have successfully completed all Can Skate requirements. Skaters in this session will be working towards passing all Star 1, 2 and 3 requirements. Movements from Can Skate to Star Skate 1-3 and movements from Star Skate 1-3 to Star Skate 4+ will be based on successfully completing all required levels and recommended by the coaches. These movements will be permitted on pre-determined dates, 3 times in the 2023/2024 season.

Each Star Skate 1-3 Session will include the following:

15 minutes SKILLS group lesson
15 minutes DANCE group lesson
15 minutes FREESKATE group lesson

The remaining ice time will be used for free skate elements and time for Private Lessons (contact your coach directly for all private lesson inquiries and bookings).

Star Skate (Levels 4+)

Skaters in this session will have successfully completed all Star Skate 1 – 3 requirements. Skaters in this session will be working towards passing all Star Skate levels 4 and up. Movements from Star Skate 1-3 to Star Skate 4+ will be based on successfully completing all required levels and recommended by the coaches. These movements will be permitted on pre-determined dates, 3 times in the 2023/2024 season.

Each Star Skate 4+ Session will include the following:

15 minutes SKILLS group lesson
15 minutes DANCE group lesson
15 minutes FREESKATE group lesson

The remaining ice time will be used for free skate elements and time for Private Lessons (contact your coach directly for all private lesson inquiries and bookings).

Star Skate Private Lesson

This session is designed to give the skaters that have the drive to accelerate in evaluations days, performance, competitions and testing days more time on the ice and with their coaches.

This session is open to all skaters in the Star Skate 1-3 session and the Star Skate 4 + session.

There are no group lessons in this session. This will allow for more private sessions, increased time for practice, preparation for test days, practicing solos, etc. This is also an opportunity for guest skaters.

This session is specifically designed for skaters who want more access to private lessons. It is highly recommended that skaters signing up for this session communicate with their coach to ensure/book private lesson time. Scheduling private lessons with coaches will be handled directly between the skater and the coach.