Learn to Skate

Pre-CanSkate

Pre-CanSkate is the first step to building your child’s skating skills. In this session they will learn to move forward, stop, fall down safely and get back up.

This group program is non-parented and suitable for children ages 3-5 who have little to no skating experience.

Approved CSA helmets are required while on the ice and masks on helmets are encouraged for those new to skating but not mandatory.

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CanSkate

Stages 1 to 6. This program is for skaters who can get up and move on their own independently, and for skaters in Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Ringuette or Recreational Skating.

CSA approved helmets are mandatory up to completing Stage 5 and masks on helmets are encouraged for those new to skating.

Rising STARS (once Advanced CanSkate)

Mondays and Saturdays

An Unique small Coach::Skater ratio 'Turn-Key' program -ice and coaching fees included - on their dedicated group ice-time.
For Skaters, all gender inclusive, in CanSkate Stage 4 and up interested in acquiring advanced skating skills.
Rising STARS is a program where skaters train twice per week.
During this time, skaters receive small-group coach-led advanced skating skills lessons twice per week to instill "Muscle Memory" and Master Edges, Stroking, Turns and Backward Skating.

Approved CSA helmets are required while on the ice until completion of CanSkate Level 5 - Agility, Balance and Control - Skating Skills.

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STARSkate 1-2

STARSkate stands for Skills, Tests, Achievement and Recognition.

After CanSkate or Rising Star, your skater may pursue figure skating through our StarSkate program. NCCP-trained professional coaches teach this program in private, semi-private, and group lesson formats.

Skaters of all ages, who have passed all Stage 6 assessment criteria, are invited to continue their journey with Skate Canada through our Star 1-5 and Star 6-Gold programming.

STARSkate program offers opportunities for skaters to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the 5 areas of figure skating: dance, skills, free skate, artistic and synchro in a Team Coaching environment. Skaters have the opportunity to participate in standardized Skate Canada Assessments and also have the opportunity to enter recreational and competitive competitions.

Skaters receive coach-led advanced skating skills lessons in different format: private, semi-private and group lesson from one of the Team Coach to further develop "Muscle Memory" and Master Edges, Stroking, Turns and Backward Skating. Lessons fees will be invoiced by coaches monthly.

The StarSkate program involves more complex skills, and for safety reasons, we ask that skaters avoid pants with long and loose bottoms (i.e. bell bottoms) and hair be neatly pulled back and secured. Helmets are not required; however, concussion bands are encouraged for STAR 1-2.

As per Skate Canada "New" STAR 1-5 Guide: suggested quantity and frequency of "On Ice" training at this level is 45-60 minutes session, 2 to 4 sessions per week.

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STARSkate 3 to Gold

The program introduces participants to the figure skating elements to create the foundation for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-2 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.

Skaters may be any age. Adaptive skaters who have the required skating ability welcome.

Our program offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of skills, freeskate, ice dance, artistic and synchronized skating, in a Team Coaching environment.

During this time, skaters receive coach-led advanced skating skills lessons in different format: private, semi-private and group lesson from one of the Team Coach to further develop "Muscle Memory" and Master Edges, Stroking, Turns and Backward Skating. Lessons fees will be invoiced by coaches monthly.

As per Skate Canada "New" STAR 1-5 Guide:

By STAR-5, the suggested quantity and frequency of "On Ice" training is - 45-60 minutes session - (1-2 sessions per day ) with 15 minutes "Off Ice" warm up prior . Suggested number of days per week: 4-5 days.

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