Preliminary Prep Program

 

Fall Session: Tuesday, September 27 - Thursday, December 15, 2011
Winter Session: Tuesday, January 10 - Thursday, March 29, 2012
There is NO break for Teachers' Convention or Spring Break.


The Preliminary Prep program is being offered in conjunction with the CanSkate program. Skaters at the Stage 4 level are eligible for this program. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants.



Skaters who should consider this program are those who are interested in going into the SkateCanada STARSkate or CompetitiveSkate program.

  • This program introduces skaters to the basic skills needed for the STARSkate or CompetitiveSkate program.

  • Skaters will be encouraged to practice their skills independently, which is an important aspect of the STARSkate and CompetitiveSkate programs.
  • After completion of this program they are ready to move to the large ice surface and retain a NCCP certified professional coach and participate in private, semi-private or group instruction.
  • Skaters may only attend this program for a maximum of 2 years.
  • Professional figure skates are required.

 

Program Times

  • Tuesday
    4:00 - 5:15 pm

    (4:00-4:15 pm) - Dryland Training -
    a pair of running shoes will be needed...no winter boots please!

    ....and

  • Wednesday
    4:45 - 5:30 pm

    ....or

  • Thursday
    5:00 - 5:45 pm

    skaters must attend twice a week for a total of 2 hours.

    You may choose either the Wednesday time or the Thursday time (45 min) with the (1.25 hr) Tuesday class.

Program Fees

  • Whole Year (Fall & Winter Session)

    2 times per week - $700

  • Half Year (Fall or Winter Session)

    2 times per week - $450

 

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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