Pre-Canskate & Canskate
Pre CanSkate: CANSKATE INFO
One of Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate programs, designed for ages 3-5. This is an introduction to skating and encourages a “learning through play” philosophy, all lessons are in a group format and led by certified Skate Canada coaches assisted by trained Program Assistants. Coaches perform evaluations so that skaters may be moved up to the CanSkate program when ready.
CanSkate: CANSKATE INFO
The CanSkate program is geared to beginners of all ages and abilities. Whether you are looking to improve basic skills or gear towards certain aspects of the skating world this program can help get you there.
Within this program your skater will complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to all aspects of skating. What you can expect in a session is action, movement and fun! Lessons are given in a group format with a certified coach and trained Program Assistants. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music, theme days and a wide variety of activities promoting learn and participation. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.
JR. Starskate & StarSkate
Junior STARSkate: INTRO TO FIGURE SKATING
The Junior STARSkate program is the start of Figure Skating skills become the main focus. It is the transition from Canskate to STARSkate. Skaters will continue working towards finishing the Canskate badges as well as starting to learning some of the STARSkate programs, (Skills, Dance, Freeskate, and Syncro). There is a 45 min group lesson with an additional 15 min of independent practice time. The program is taught by an NCCP certified coach.
STARSkate (Skill, Test, Achievement, Recognition): FIGURE SKATING
The STARSkate program is a Skate Canada program that is run country wide. This is where Figure Skating really starts! The STARSkate program offers many different disciplines; Freeskate, Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Artistic, and Syncro. Skaters within the StarSkate program progress at their own speed exploring all the different disciplines. This is where competitions start as well as assessments for all the disciplines. Each skater will set their own speed well working towards their goals in a fun, safe, encouraging atmosphere.Lessons will be provided in a number of ways; private, semi-private or group. This is a place where lifelong friendships and a love for the sport are made!
Adult Skate & Powerskate
Adult Skate: ACTIVE FOR LIFE INFO
The Adult Skate program is geared to skaters of all ages and abilities. Whether you are looking to improve basic skills or gear towards certain aspects of the skating world this program can help get you there.
Within this program your skaters will complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to all aspects of skating. Lessons are given in a group format with a NCCP certified coach. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, theme days and a wide variety of activities promoting learn and participation. Report Cards are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation. This is a great program if you want to learn to use the Whiteway (World records longest outdoor skating trail.)
Power Skate: POWERSKATE INFO
The Powerskate program is geared to hockey and ringette players. This program focuses on balance, control and agility skills including components of power and speed. Skating skills, techniques and performance drills are taught in a progressive format by Skate Canada coaches certified through the NCCP to enhance the skating ability
Skaters may be any age and must have previous skating experience that equates to Stage 4 in CanSkate or higher. Adaptive skaters and sledge hockey skaters who have an identified skating level are welcome. All PowerSkate participants must have hockey skates, gloves, a stick, and helmet. Full equipment is optional.
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