Adult and Teen CanSkate
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Adult and Teen CanSkate is for skaters aged 13+. No prior experience is necessary! Skaters will learn the fundamentals of skating through circuits led by our professional skating coaches. Skaters will work at their own pace and within their comfort zone. This program follows our CanSkate program rotations with each station focusing on mastering strong basic skating skills. |
Interested in Learning to Figure Skate?
We also offer an Adult Learn to Figure Skate Program! Please check out information about this program: Adult Learn to Figure Skate or contact us for more information at info@figure8skating.ca.
Skating Equipment
Skates – Skaters who are in PreCanSkate, CanSkate or Adult/Teen CanSkate may use hockey or figure skates. We advise the purchase of skates with laces, not molded plastic skates with buckles. Skates should be tied snugly with laces tucked away. At the end of every skating session, please wipe skater blades dry. Please also ensure that skates are sharpened regularly, at least once per season. You can also help your skater by ensuring their skates are comfortable and fit properly. Toes should be able to wiggle slightly and the heels should be able to lift only slightly as well. We would recommend purchasing skates and helmets from United Cycle, Pro Skate or Sport Chek. When purchasing skates, please ensure the skates are sharpened.
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Hockey vs Figure Skates? Either option is fine and there is no one option that is more difficult to first learn on. However, switching from hockey to figure can be a hard transition. So, if your skater is interested in figure skating, they should start with figure skates! Helmet – All skaters in our learn to skate programs are required to have a CSA approved helmet that is no more than 5 years old. Please refer to the sticker on the back of the helmet to see when the helmet expires. Skaters are required to wear CSA approved helmets until they have earned Stage 5. |
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If you have any questions, please contact us at info@figure8skating.ca.