Programs

This page is a summary of our programs. For more information on each program “Programs” tab. There you will find schedule, dates, times, and links to registration.)

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CanSkate

All skaters are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. 

Canskate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

Who’s it for?

For beginners of all ages, children or adults, as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus be for figure skating, hockey, speed skating, ringette or just skating for fun.

Who teaches it?

NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.

What will you learn?

A complete series of balance, control, and agility skills is taught in six stages. These stages pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating, and figure skating. They also apply to general recreational skating. CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven curriculum and methods. This delivery system guarantees quick success in developing stronger core skills.

What can you expect?

Action, movement and fun! Lessons are taught in a group format. There will be a ratio of a maximum 1:10 of coaches/coach helpers to skaters. Skaters progress at their own rate. The coaches make sessions active by using teaching aids, upbeat music, and a wide variety of activities. These tools foster a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.

There are six ‘stage’ badges to complete in the CanSkate program. Each stage incorporates skills focusing on the fundamental movements of Agility, Balance and Control, the A B Cs of skating. 

Parent & Tot

This program is for the young beginner skater. They may not be emotionally ready yet to leave the parent or caregiver. For this program a parent or caregiver (16+ yrs or older) must attend on the ice with the skater. For insurance purposes this must be the same parent or caregiver for all lessons. The “Parent/ Caregiver” must either wear a hockey helmet, or be able to skate at a CanSkate Stage 5 level. Please contact us for more information  

Teen/ Adult

Teen or Adult program will have a separate lesson time. This is a beginner learn to skate program. Teens & adults can learn to skate in an environment with their peers. This program will focus on the ABC’s of skating: Agility, Balance, and Control.

Power, Stride & Glide

Power, Stride & Glide is a high energy Hockey Skating Skills program geared for hockey and ringette players. This program teaches the fundamentals of power skating in a progressive and sequential manner for Hockey U11 and up.

Academy

Academy is an entry-level program that teaches introductory figure skating skills to young children. These young children show potential to excel in competitive figure skating. This program fast-tracks young CanSkaters into our Figure Skating program. The Academy Program is designed to be a bridge between the CanSkate program and the Skate Canada STARSkate program.

This program is by invite by the Coach only.

STARSkate & Podium Pathway

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

All skaters in this program must have passed CanSkate Stage 6 or equivalent. Skaters may be any age. Adaptive skaters who have the required skating ability welcome.

The STAR 1-5 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada. It targets athletes looking for a future in the sport. This program is always taught by Skate Canada NCCP coaches. The program introduces participants to the foundations of singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

STAR 6- Gold is an assessment and event structure for skaters who completed the STAR 1-5 Program. This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-5 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.

We split our groups into Juniors and Seniors, Juniors will be working from Star 1-3 and range from ages 6-12. Seniors will most likely be working on Star 2-5 and range from ages 10-15.

Podium Pathway is everything listed above but more competition focused! Podium Pathway is for the Skaters that are serious, focused and competition driven in figure skating.

Podium Pathway offers two different Off Ice classes for both Juniors and Seniors this year focusing on flexibility through Yoga taught by a trained professional at UNMVMT in 103. Our second off Ice session will focus on ice jumps and landing along with warm ups and cool downs focused for figure skaters.

Podium Pathway JR & SR programs are by invite by the Coach only.

Synchro- Synchronized Skating

**Note: This program is now incorporated into our Senior STARSkate programs**

Synchronized Skating, or more commonly known as “synchro”, is a fast-growing discipline and an important part of figure skating. This combines the athleticism and artistry of singles, pairs and ice dancing.

The objective is for the team to perform as one unit. They will executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels and intersections. Skaters achieve this in unison to music, all while demonstrating quality edges, power, and flow.