Can-Power Skate
Get a step up on the competition with PowerSkate, a high-energy instructional power skating program 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 required in game situations.
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.
EQUIPMENT
All Power Skate participants must have:
Hockey skates: Strong ankle support in skates will help your skater improve in balance. New or used skates are welcome. All skates must be sharpened before lessons and regularly after. Be sure laces don't drag on the ice.
Gloves: Hockey Gloves Required
Stick: May be a hockey stick or ringette stick
Helmet: CSA approved Hockey helmets are required (no bicycle and ski helmets permitted.) **Face shields not required **
**Full equipment is optional but recomended.**
