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CanSkate

CanSkate offers the best curriculum in Canada. Our flagship learn-to-skate program has taught millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice.
 

Our CanSkate program is geared to children aged 5 years or older. Whether you are looking to improve your basic skating skills for figure skating, hockey, ringette, or speed skating, or wish to skate for recreation, fitness, or fun, CanSkate will get you there.

Conducted in a fun and friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control, and agility skills, using a nationally tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program. 

Who teaches it?

NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants (PA).
 

What will you learn?

A complete series of balance, control, and agility skills are taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating, figure skating, and general recreational skating. CanSkate utilizes a nationally tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and achieving them more quickly.

 

BALANCE

CONTROL

AGILITY

STAGE 1

Fall down & get up Forward skating Forward two-foot glide

Forward two-foot sit glide

Snow slide steps Backward skating Backward two-foot glide

Stationary 180° turn Stationary two-foot jump

Forward skating perimeter of ice surface

 

 

 

STAGE 2

Forward sculling

Forward two-foot to one-foot glide Forward push/glide sequence Forward one-foot glide with speed

Forward stop

Backward two-foot sit glide Backward two-foot to one-foot glide Backward push/glide sequence

Forward two-foot turn Backward two-foot turn Forward 180° glide turn Forward two-foot jump

 

 

 

STAGE 3

Forward stationary blade push Forward two-foot slalom Forward circle thrusts

Walking crosscuts

Forward two-foot to one-foot curve glide

Forward stop with speed Backward sculling

Backward two-foot to one-foot glide Backward push/glide sequence Backward one-foot glide with speed

Forward two-foot quick turn Backward two-foot quick turn Forward 360° step turn Backward two-foot jump

Fast forward perimeter skating

 

 

 

STAGE 4

Forward crosscuts

Forward inside giant slalom Forward outside giant slalom Forward lunge

Forward spiral Drop-down drill Forward “V” start

Backward stop

Backward circle thrusts or pumps Backward two-foot slalom Backward one-foot glide with curve Sustained forward one-foot glide Speed drill #1

Forward one-foot turn Backward 360° step turn

Forward to backward two-foot jump Backward to forward two-foot jump Two-foot spin

Two-foot sit spin

 

 

 
 
 

What can you expect?

Action, movement, and fun! Lessons are conducted in a group format with a maximum coach-to-student ratio of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own pace, and coaches make sessions engaging by using teaching aids, upbeat music, and various activities that foster a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress.

 

How to dress for the ice.

CLOTHING:

  • Should be warm but not restrictive
  • Dress in layers
  • Keep skaters safe, being sure nothing is hanging down and touching/dragging on the ice
  • Avoid wearing long scarves or pants that are too long
  • All skaters should wear waterproof mittens or gloves to keep their hands warm and protected (NO hockey gloves)
  • No elbow pads, knee pads, or hockey gear

EQUIPMENT:

     SKATES

  • Lace-up skates (we DO NOT recommend "Adjustable or Expandable" skates as they do not provide the support and fit needed to learn skating effectively).

     HELMETS

  • At any age, helmets must be worn in CanSkate, up to and including Stage 5, for all events, competitions, ice shows, and any other special on-ice activities throughout the season.
  • Helmets worn must be a CSA-approved hockey helmet and must not be expired.
  • A properly fitting helmet sits no more than 1 inch above the brow line, has straps that are shaped like a V around the ears, and has no more than 1 finger's width of space under the chin.
  • Be sure that skaters can see – all excess hair should be pulled back out of the way.
  • See the Helmet Use Policy.
  • Face masks are not mandatory; however, young skaters may benefit from the added protection. 

Equipment Guidelines

AT THE RINK - INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

DRESSING ROOMS

Regarding dressing rooms, they will always be either 6 and 9 or 7 and 10. 
 
On the TV screens above the small ice viewing area, located second from the right, the dressing room assignments will be displayed on that screen.  Each time slot will scroll through. 

VIEWING FOR PARENTS
 
Parents are strongly encouraged to remain in the arena in case of a skater's injury or illness, or to take their skater to use the washroom. Coaches and PAs are not permitted to take skaters to the washroom.
Because the small ice is so small (and chilly), we do ask that parents, siblings, and caregivers of each skater watch from the lobby; there just isn’t enough room inside the arena to accommodate everyone. Also, this practice allows the skaters to be less distracted and focused on their lesson. 

Some ice times may be cancelled and changed to accommodate the number of skaters registered.  Make-Ups for Missed Classes: Skaters sign up for a specific session and cannot be accommodated on another session if they must miss a day unless prearranged with a coach.

Register here

Fall [2025-2026]


Fall Session = 12 weeks
September 23 to December 13, 2025
Mini-Comp - November 24
Day Time PM Cost* (includes fee for Mini Comp)
Tuesday-small ice A. 5:00-5:45 PM OR B. 5:45-6:30 PM $258.00
Wednesday-small ice 4:00-4:45 PM
 $258.00
Thursday-small ice A. 5:00-5:45 PM OR B. 5:45-6:30 PM $258.00
Saturday-small ice 12:00-12:45 PM $258.00

 

Add Additional Fee - Per Skater*

Skate Canada's annual membership fee is $61.65
(non-refundable and non-transferable)

  • INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
  • Annual Membership year - September 1 - August 31 (you will pay only once during a season, no matter how many sessions you register for).

When you/your child registers for a skating program at our club, you also become a member of Skate Canada, the national sport governing body for figure skating in Canada. Many advantages go with a Skate Canada membership, such as accident insurance, access to Skate Canada programs and materials, participation in interclub and invitational competitions and special member prices on merchandise from the online store.

Please note that your skater's information will be shared with Skate Canada through this website.

This fee does not stay with the club but is sent to Skate Canada in Ottawa. For more information about Skate Canada, visit www.skatecanada.ca.

ALL FEES ARE QUOTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS

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