CanSkate

MUST turn 3 by December 31, 2023. MUST be able to stand unassisted on skates.

CanSkate is a LEARN TO SKATE program geared to beginners…children, adults, newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability (AWAD). Whether you are looking to improve basic skating skills for figure skating,  hockey, ringette or speed skating, or  wish to skate for recreation, fitness or fun, CanSkate will get you there.

Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Rising Star

MUST be ages 5+ and have had one year of CanSkate experience or equivilent.

Rising Star is a transitional program that moves skaters from the CanSkate (learn to skate) to the StarSkate (figure skate) program. Rising Star skaters will work on edges, turns, spins and jumps. Skaters will also be introduced to the fundamentals of movement to music and expression, as well as to synchronized skating.

Lessons are taught in a group format.

StarSkate

Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!

STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.