Reminders
Programs
Current Season Schedules
2010 Summer Program Ice Schedule...click here...REVISED 23-Jun-10
2010 Fall/Winter Ice Schedule...click here
Visit the REGISTRATION page for Registration information.
CERTIFIED SKATING PROGRAMS
CANSKATE - Learn to Skate
CanSkate is Skate Canada's 45-minute "Learn to Skate program". This program emphasizes fun and recreation while introducing the 7 fundamentals of the sport: skating forward, backward, stopping, turning, spinning, jumping and edges. Skaters progress at their own speed and awards/incentives are given to motivate skaters to achieve their personal best. For more detailed information about this program...click here
ADULT/TEEN - Learn to Skate
A fun group based session for all levels of teens and adults wanting to learn to skate recreationally or to pursue figure skating skills. Badges are achieved and a report card given at the end of each set. A 30-minute group lesson is included with a maximum of 10 per group or 15 minutes with 5 per group (depending on the different levels). There is also the opportunity for private lessons when available. This is a great session for former figure skaters wishing to skate for fitness and fun.
SKATING ACADEMY - Early Figure Skating
This program is geared to young skaters (10 and under) wishing to pursue figure skating and to speed the process through the beginner stages of Canskate into the Skate Canada test stream as quickly as possible. Skaters must show commitment and enthusiasm as well as physiology to pursue their skating dreams. An off ice class follows one day and is mandatory to teach flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. Report cards are given out at the discretion of the coaching staff. They must attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week and have the option to book private lessons as a supplement.
STARSKATE & COMPETITIVE SKATE - Figure Skating
The Skate Canada Starskate Program includes separate tests for Skills, Freeskate, Dance and Interpretive. A skater can work towards becoming a "Gold Medallist" in Skills, Freeskate, Dance and Interpretive. There are 6 Skill Tests and 6 Freeskate tests as well as 3 Interpretive and 21 Dances. The majority of skaters beyond the Canskate level are involved in the STARSKATE program. For more detailed information about this program...click here
PRE-ULTIMATE & ULTIMATE SKATING SKILLS - Hockey/Ringette Skating Skills
This program is geared towards hockey and ringette players. Ultimate Skating Skills is a program to improve one of the most important and basic skills in an ice sport game - SKATING! The learning objectives are improved Balance, Control, Turning Agility, Speed and Power. For more detailed information about this program...click here
2010 Summer Program Ice Schedule...click here...REVISED 23-Jun-10
2010 Fall/Winter Ice Schedule...click here
Visit the REGISTRATION page for Registration information.
CERTIFIED SKATING PROGRAMS
CANSKATE - Learn to Skate
CanSkate is Skate Canada's 45-minute "Learn to Skate program". This program emphasizes fun and recreation while introducing the 7 fundamentals of the sport: skating forward, backward, stopping, turning, spinning, jumping and edges. Skaters progress at their own speed and awards/incentives are given to motivate skaters to achieve their personal best. For more detailed information about this program...click here
ADULT/TEEN - Learn to Skate
A fun group based session for all levels of teens and adults wanting to learn to skate recreationally or to pursue figure skating skills. Badges are achieved and a report card given at the end of each set. A 30-minute group lesson is included with a maximum of 10 per group or 15 minutes with 5 per group (depending on the different levels). There is also the opportunity for private lessons when available. This is a great session for former figure skaters wishing to skate for fitness and fun.
SKATING ACADEMY - Early Figure Skating
This program is geared to young skaters (10 and under) wishing to pursue figure skating and to speed the process through the beginner stages of Canskate into the Skate Canada test stream as quickly as possible. Skaters must show commitment and enthusiasm as well as physiology to pursue their skating dreams. An off ice class follows one day and is mandatory to teach flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. Report cards are given out at the discretion of the coaching staff. They must attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week and have the option to book private lessons as a supplement.
STARSKATE & COMPETITIVE SKATE - Figure Skating
The Skate Canada Starskate Program includes separate tests for Skills, Freeskate, Dance and Interpretive. A skater can work towards becoming a "Gold Medallist" in Skills, Freeskate, Dance and Interpretive. There are 6 Skill Tests and 6 Freeskate tests as well as 3 Interpretive and 21 Dances. The majority of skaters beyond the Canskate level are involved in the STARSKATE program. For more detailed information about this program...click here
PRE-ULTIMATE & ULTIMATE SKATING SKILLS - Hockey/Ringette Skating Skills
This program is geared towards hockey and ringette players. Ultimate Skating Skills is a program to improve one of the most important and basic skills in an ice sport game - SKATING! The learning objectives are improved Balance, Control, Turning Agility, Speed and Power. For more detailed information about this program...click here