CanSkate Program

 

Fall Session: Saturday, September 24 - Thursday, December 15, 2011
Winter Session: Tuesday, January 10 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
There is NO break for Teachers' Convention or Spring Break.


CanSkate is Skate Canada’s “learn-to-skate” program recommended for children age 6 and older. The CanSkate program focuses on the development of six fundamental movements organized in six stages of learning. The skills are arranged in progressions, from very simple to the more complex. Each stage has a primary focus. Once the skills on each stage are mastered, a badge is awarded. Learn more »


The names of the STAGE badges are:

  • Stage 1 - Balance
  • Stage 2 - Glide Forward
  • Stage 3 - Glide Backward
  • Stage 4 - Edges
  • Stage 5 - Power
  • Stage 6 - Speed

The names of the FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT badges are:

  • Go Forward
  • Go Backward
  • Stop
  • Turn
  • Spin
  • Jump

These skills will prepare your child for whatever path they choose, be it figure skating, hockey, ringette or to simply be able to skate on the lake. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make session’s active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada Skating Programs.

CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program. It was developed by experts to teach the fundamentals of skating in a progressive and sequential manner.







Awards…incentives…music…action…& FUN!
 

Program Times

  • Tuesday
    5:30 - 6:15 pm

  • Wednesday
    4:00 - 4:45 pm

  • Thursday
    4:15 - 5:00 pm
    5:45 - 6:30 pm

  • Saturday
    12 - 12:45 pm

Program Fees

  • Whole Year (Fall & Winter Session)

    1 time per week - $285
    2 times per week - $480

  • Half Year (Fall or Winter Session)

    1 time per week - $200
    2 times per week - $320

 

Please note: this price includes a yearly Skate Canada membership fee.

When you sign up for a skating program at a Skate Canada member-club you automatically become a member of the national organization. There are many advantages that go with a Skate Canada membership such as accident insurance, access to Skate Canada programs and materials, the opportunity to participate in interclub and invitational competitions and special member prices on merchandise from the on-line store.

There is also an additional yearly Lake Bonavista Community Association membership fee of $30.

All registrants in any Lake Bonavista Community Association program must have a yearly membership. The LBCA is a privately owned non-profit community centre with membership fees going towards maintaining the facility. Membership also includes access to all programs and to public skating.

 
 
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