KIDSKATE
Kidskate is the introductory level of the CanSkate program. This is a 50 minute Learn-To-Skate program for pre-schoolers age 2 to 6 years. The sessions, led by professional coaches, mix fun and play on ice through games and creative exercises.
CANSKATE - Stages 1 to 6
This is a 50 minute Learn-To-Skate program designed for children 4 and older. The basics of forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, jumping and spinning are taught by nationally trained professional coaches. Skaters are grouped by ability and age, are evaluated regularly, and progress through the six stages at their own pace. Successful completion at each stage results in a badge.
Private CanSkate lessons are available by purchasing a 10 ticket booklet for the Can/STARSkate 1 open session. The booklet can only be purchased in conjunction with registering for a one or two day CanSkate session.
SPECIAL BLADES
Special Blades is a Recreational/ Instructional Learn-to-Skate program designed for children age 5 or older who have special developmental needs.
STARSKATE 1
This program provides an introduction to Test and Competitive figure skating and more advanced use of skate edges. Skaters must have completed Canskate stage 6 to qualify for this session. Skaters work on Dances, Skills, and Freeskate. A private coach is required.
STARSKATE 2
Skaters must have passed 2 complete Preliminary tests to qualify for STARSkate 2. Skaters work on Dances, Skills and Freeskate. A private coach is required.
STARSKATE 3
Skaters must have passed all three Junior Bronze Tests (No age restriction) or any complete Senior Bronze Test and be 15 years of age as of December 31, 2009. A private coach is required.
POWER SKATING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT (CanPOWER)
This is an 11 Week Program, for hockey and ringette players. Skaters progress through skills that gradually increase in complexity. Additional focus is placed on the acquisition of efficient technique, speed, agility, technical aspects of stride and acceleration and skating with the puck/ring. Skaters perform these skills in a course-like pattern. Full equipment is required including neck guard, stick and CSA approved hockey helmet.
ADULT SYNCHRONIZED SKATE
The club has two teams that skaters over the age of 20 can join, Glide and Edge Expressions. Previous skating experience is required. A team consists of 12 to 20 skaters on the ice at one time performing footwork and formations in unison to music. Tryouts are held annually. A professional coach is present at all practices. Both teams compete during the season. E-mail the managers of Glide or Edge Expressions for more information or check out the Edge Expressions presentation.
