Programs
CanSkate - Learn to skate
Advanced Canskate
Junior Academy - Introduction to figure skating
StarSkate & Competitive - Skate Canada
CanPowerSkate
CanSkate - Learn to skate
Register on-line for Canskate sessions. We are accepting registration for Fall & Winter 2011-2012.
CanSkate is the best learn-to-skate program. If you want to learn to skate for fun, to become a figure skater, or to improve your skating skills for hockey or ringette, try our new and improved CanSkate Program. Skate Canada professional coaches supported by skating assistant teach this 45-minute program, with instruction provided in group lessons. Skaters have fun at various stations while working on the skills needed for the different badge levels. CanSkate lessons include a group warm up and cool down using the full arena.
The CanSkate program teaches fundamental skating skills: forward and backward, stopping, turning, spinning and jumping. The program is broken into 7 stages / levels. Skaters learn and practice the fundamental skills, which become more challenging at each stage. Skaters receive badges upon the completion of each level.
| Skater Level | Description |
| Tiny Tot | 3 and 4 years of age with no skating experience |
| CanSkate low stage | Stage 1 to 4, 5 years of age and up with or without skating experience |
Equipment: Helmets are mandatory for all skaters in Canskate sessions. Skaters must provide their own skates, skating helmets and gloves. Rentals are not available.
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Advanced CanSkate - Stage 5 and up
Register on-line for Advanced Canskate sessions. We are accepting registration for Fall & Winter 2011-2012.
Advanced Canskate lessons focus on figure skating skills for skaters 9 years and older. Skaters will continue to learn correct skating technique, the use of inside and outside edges, spirals, field moves, spins, and entry level jumps. They will work toward completing all 7 levels of Canskate program.
Junior Academy - Introduction to competitive figure skating
The Junior Academy program is by invitation only - Email the Club for information
The JUNIOR ACADEMY Program is intended as an introduction to competitive figure skating. The program is the next stage of development for skaters 8 yrs of age and younger with the desire to pursue competitive skating. Team coaching, jump technique, spins, off-ice, theatre on ice, artistic figures, games and prizes are all part of the Program. It combines a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere to learn the basic skills of figure skating at a young age.
The Junior Academy program is designed to be a bridge between the CanSkate program and the Skate Canada StarSkate program. Skaters may choose to complete all levels of the Program before transferring to the StarSkate Program or they may transfer part way. For further details please contact our Director of programs.
Skaters wishing to join Junior Academy Program must demonstrate competent skill level for their age, and must be accessed by a club coach. Skaters will also be talent-identified and selected from the CanSkate program.
Skaters are required to wear proper figure skating skate boots/blades and skating attire.
StarSkate & Competitive - Skate Canada
All registration information available on Registration section of this web site.
These programs are for skaters wanting to achieve a higher level of figure skating though some group lessons but mostly through private lessons. Lessons for this are booked through the club director of programs. Ice time and lessons (private or semi-private) are booked and paid for by the skater. Skaters who are coached privately progress more quickly due to the one-on-one coaching and advanced training. These programs allow skaters to begin competitive skating and progress through the StarSkate levels.
| Skater Level | Qualifications |
| Junior | Has successfully completed stage 5 of the CanSkate program or has graduated from the Junior Academy program. |
| Intermediate | Preliminary Freeskate completed |
| Senior | Junior Bronze Freeskate completed |
StarSkate & Competitive program includes on and off-ice components taught in group lessons. Those lessons complement the individual training and private lessons skaters received during freeskate and open sessions.
ON-ICE PROGRAM
Group Enrichment
Enrichment sessions are taught on
the ice by our home club coaches in a group format providing enhanced coaching
time in a highly motivational environment. Groups will be split according to
abilities. The classes incorporate on-ice skater development including Basic
Skating Stroking, Edges & Turns, Jump & Spin Enhancement and
Performance Skills.
Spin Patch
The 30 min spin patch session
allows skaters to dedicate time to work specifically on spins. Skaters are
responsible for paying the coaching fee and lessons are taught in semi-private
groups. Coaching is arranged through the director of programs.
OFF-ICE PROGRAM
Flexibility
Instructor will take skaters
through a varied warm up, and focus on flexibility. Instructors will also note specific needs and will identify them,
and work to improve those specific individual needs within the class setting.
Dryland Jumps
This session is for working jump
technique, balance and control. Skaters
will work on single, double and triple rotations on the floor as well as
working on landing positions and spin positions. Running shoes are required.
Dryland Dance
The Ballet classes are designed
to work figure skaters flexibility, core stability, and body awareness. These
classes will also further develop the skater’s sense of personal performance
skills. Ballet shoes are required.
Strength & Endurance
Camp
Program designed for skaters to
build core strength and full body conditioning and therefore improve on-ice
performance. S&E will be offered again in summer.