Our Programs
We offer the following programs for skaters of all ages.
LEARN TO SKATE
PreCanSkate, Canskate | Teen/Adult Learn to Skate
We have a few A learn-to-skate program options;
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PreCanSkate is a group program for skaters who cannot stand on the ice independently or are not ready to be away from a parent. Skaters must have a parent/guardian on the ice with them and both skaters pay the Skate Canada Insurance fee.
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CanSkate is a group program for skaters who are ready to be on their own on the ice and can stand independent of help or skating aid.
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Teen/Adult Learn to Skate offers ice time and private lessons with a coach one on one
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Our Skate Canada National CanSkate Badge Program teaches fundamental skating skills from stages 1 to 3 in group format and includes 45 minutes of supervised circuits with our NCCP Certified Professional Coaches and program assistants.
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​CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.
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Sessions held at Memorial Centre
Fall session: September 16th - December 28th 2024
Winter session: December 30/24 - April 26/25
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PreCanSkate
Monday 5:50-6:20 or 6:20-6:50pm
Saturday 8:50-9:20am or 9:20-9:50am
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CanSkate
Monday 5:45pm off ice, on ice 6:05 pm- 6:50pm
Saturday 8:45am off ice, On ice 9:05 am-9:50am
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Adult & Teen Learn to Skate
Monday 6:50pm to 7:20pm
RISING STARS CANSKATE
This program is only available as 2 days or 3 days per week
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Rising Stars is a program for skaters who have completed CanSkate Stage 3 and who wish to pursue figure skating on a recreational or competitive basis.
CanSkate stages 4– 6 teach introduction to figure skating in a group format, and includes 2 – 10 minute group lessons, a 15-minute group spins or stroking lesson and 30 minutes of monitored independent practice time each day.
A 3 day package is encouraged and recommended for optimal progression.
CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory for Stages 3 to 5.
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Schedule
Monday Off ice 6:30-6:40, On Ice 6:50-7:20pm Memorial Centre,
Tuesday Off Ice, 5:10-5:20pm, On Ice 5:30-6:20pm Youth Arena,
Thursday 5:30-6:20pm+ Office until 7pm Youth Arena
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STARSKATE 1&2
​​*A minimum 3 days are recommended for this level.
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Figure skating instruction for skaters who have completed CanSkate Stage 6 and wish to pursue figure skating recreationally or competitively.
The StarSkate 1& 2 program focuses on skating techniques that will prepare skaters for competitions and tests evaluated by their coaches. Skaters develop their Dance, Skating Skills, Freeskate and Stroking techniques.
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The skater will be under the supervision of a coach during the session and will receive individual/group lessons each day.
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STARSKATE 3+
A minimum 3 days are required for this level
Figure skating instruction for skaters Star 3 and up
The StarSkate 3+ program further develops skating techniques that will prepare skaters for competitions and tests evaluated by Skate Canada certified judges. Skaters develop their Dance, Skating Skills, Freeskate and Stroking techniques.
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The skater will be under the supervision of a coach during the session and will receive group lessons each day.
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This program is offered with private lesson ice time as well as group lesson time or group lesson only.
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Schedule
Monday - Memorial Centre
Private Ice time 3:50-4:30
Group Lesson 4:30-5:50pm
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Tuesday - Youth Arena
Private Ice time 3:50-4:30
Group Lesson 4:30-5:50
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Thursday - Youth Arena
Private Ice time 4pm-5pm
Group Lesson 5pm-6:20pm
Off Ice Training 6:30 - 7pm upstairs
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Saturday - Memorial Centre
7:50am - 9:05am
Off Ice Training 10-10:30am
