The CanSkate Preschool program for 3-4 year olds offers basic movement on ice for boys and girls. The course design builds in a strong element of play to make learning to skate for the first time a pleasant and satisfying experience.
* Parents do not accompany their children on the ice during these sessions
* Hockey helmets must be worn by all skaters (bicycle helmets do not provide adequate protection)
* The club provides skate pushers (supports) for those children requiring them, although independent skating is encouraged as soon as possible. More Info
CanSkate is a learn-to-skate program for school-age children with any level of skating ability/experience. CanSkate will take a skater from the beginner level through forward and backward skating, stops, forward and backward crossovers, and simple jumps and spins. This one-hour class includes skill-related games, music, and exercises to enhance the learning process. Skaters progress at their own rate through the CanSkate levels, earning badges and incentives along the way.
* Note: Hockey helmets must be worn by all skaters. More Info
CanSkate is a Full French learn-to-skate program for school-age children with any level of skating ability/experience. CanSkate will take a skater from the beginner level through forward and backward skating, stops, forward and backward crossovers, and simple jumps and spins. This one-hour class includes skill-related games, music, and exercises to enhance the learning process. Skaters progress at their own rate through the CanSkate levels, earning badges and incentives along the way.
* Note: Hockey helmets must be worn by all skaters.More Info
The CanPowerSkate program for children aged 6 and up stresses balance, power, agility, speed and endurance skills, all of which are especially important for hockey and ringette players.
Teaches the fundamentals of power skating and skills such as edges, crossovers, strides, turns and stops. Skaters wear full hockey / ringette equipment and use their sticks. More Info
The AdultSkate program is for skaters from teen to adult and teaches the basic skating skills (forward skating, gliding, stopping) and improves current skills.
Adult skaters may supplement their group classes with private lessons if desired. More Info
STARSkate Group is a stepping-stone between CanSkate and Private Figure Skating lessons. Figure skating skills are taught in a friendly, encouraging group setting.
Skaters are encouraged to take the Off-Ice and Group Edge/Stroking classes, and may supplement their group classes with private lessons if desired. This class will start early September same as privates cost will be $400.00 for the whole year. This is $200.00 per session. This includes the cost of the ice, private coach, individualized instruction, small class size.
Both private and semi-private lessons are offered and may be booked with the professional coach of your choice. Click here for a list of all the coaches.
S kills, T ests, A chievement, R ecognition is what the STARSkate program stands for. The STARSkate program offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic figure skating skills in four different areas with the option of taking Skate Canada Tests while earning awards and incentives designed for this group of skaters. Skaters are taught in an individualized setting. Figure skating skills are taught in the following areas: Artistic, Dance, Free Skating, and Skating Skills . Test fees in accordance with the Skate Canada Official Rules book are payable individually. Please note that Stroking classes are included.
These classes are important for strengthening, conditioning, and development of on-ice skills.
The Off-Ice Training is being offered to all StarSkate Group or Private skaters. It ensures that young figure skaters recognize that off-ice training is part of training for our sport. As the athlete develops, training will become more specific and should include the following areas:
1. Core Stability/Strength Training/Functional Movement
2. Aerobic / Anaerobic Training
3. Flexibility Training
4. Creative Movement / Dance Movement
5. Nutrition
6. Mental Training
Incorporating regular off-ice training into an athlete's annual training plan will help ensure that our members are doing all that they can to achieve their own level of personal excellence.
