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 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, 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 uses nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster.
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BALANCE
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CONTROL
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AGILITY
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STAGE 1
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Fall down & get up Forward skating Forward two-foot glide
Forward two-foot sit glide
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Snow slide steps Backward skating Backward two-foot glide
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Stationary 180° turn Stationary two-foot jump
Forward skating perimeter of ice surface
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STAGE 2
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Forward sculling
Forward two-foot to one-foot glide Forward push/glide sequence Forward one-foot glide with speed
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Forward stop
Backward two-foot sit glide Backward two-foot to one-foot glide Backward push/glide sequence
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Forward two-foot turn Backward two-foot turn Forward 180° glide turn Forward two-foot jump
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STAGE 3
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Forward stationary blade push Forward two-foot slalom Forward circle thrusts
Walking crosscuts
Forward two-foot to one-foot curve glide
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Forward stop with speed Backward sculling
Backward two-foot to one-foot glide Backward push/glide sequence Backward one-foot glide with speed
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Forward two-foot quick turn Backward two-foot quick turn Forward 360° step turn Backward two-foot jump
Fast forward perimeter skating
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STAGE 4
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Forward crosscuts
Forward inside giant slalom Forward outside giant slalom Forward lunge
Forward spiral Drop-down drill Forward “V” start
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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
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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
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What can you expect?
Action, movement, and fun! Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student ratio of a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate, and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music, and various activities that create 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 mitts or gloves to keep 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
Equipment Guidelines
AT THE RINK - INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
DRESSING ROOMS
Regarding dressing rooms, they will always be either 6 & 9 OR 7 & 10.
On the tv screens above the small ice viewing area, that is second from the right—there will be the dressing room assignments listed on that tv. Each time slot will scroll through.
VIEWING FOR PARENTS
Parents are strongly encouraged to remain in the arena in case of skater injury/illness, or to take their skater to use the washroom. Coaches and PAs may not take skaters to the washroom.
Because the small ice is so small (and chilly)

we do ask that parents, siblings, 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 [2024-2025]
Fall Session = 12 weeks September 21 to December 12, 2024 Mini-Comp - November 25
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Day |
Time PM |
Cost* (includes fee for Mini Comp) |
Tuesday-small ice |
5:00-5:45 PM OR 5:45-6:30 PM |
$253.00 |
Wednesday-small ice |
4:00-4:45 PM
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$253.00 |
Thursday-small ice |
5:00-5:45 PM OR 5:45-6:30 PM |
$253.00 |
Saturday-small ice |
12:00-12:45 PM |
$253.00 |
Add Additional Fee - Per Skater*
Skate Canada's annual membership fee of $61.65 (as of July 11, 2024)
(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
Winter - [2024-2025]
Winter Session = 12 weeks January 4 to March 27, 2025 (NO breaks for Teachers' Convention or Spring Break) Mini Comp - March 3
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Day |
Time PM |
Cost* (includes fee for Mini Comp) |
Tuesday-small ice |
5:00-5:45 PM OR 5:45-6:30 PM |
$253.00 |
Wednesday-small ice |
4:00-4:45 PM
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$253.00 |
Thursday-small ice |
5:00-5:45 PM OR 5:45-6:30 PM |
$253.00 |
Saturday-small ice |
12:00-12:45 PM |
$253.00 |
Add Additional Fee - Per Skater*
Skate Canada's annual membership fee of $61.65 (as of July 11, 2024)
(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
Spring - [2024-2025]
Spring Session
CanSkate Spring Academy - Apr 1, 2024 - Apr 24, 2025 (Must have enrolled in the CanSkate program for the 2024-2025 season to register)
Spring CanSkate I - May 7 - June 25, 2025
Spring CanSkate II - May 24 - June 28, 2025
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Day |
Time |
Cost* |
CanSkate Spring Academy - 8 classes (Must have enrolled in the CanSkate program for the 2024-2025 season to register) |
Tue, 6:15-7:00 PM / Thu, 6:15-7:00 PM |
$160.00 |
Spring I-Wednesday - 8 classes - May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 |
4:00-4:45 PM
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$160.00 |
Spring I-Wednesday - 8 classes - May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 |
4:45-5:30 PM |
$160.00 |
Spring II-Saturday - 6 classes - May 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 |
11:00-11:45 AM |
$125.00 |
Summer - [2024-2025]
Summer I 1st Session
June 30-July 4 and July 7-11, 2025 10 classes
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Day |
Ice Surface |
Time |
Cost* |
Monday to Friday |
LARGE ICE |
4:00-4:45 PM |
$191.00 |
Summer II 2nd Session
July 14-18 and July 21-25, 2025 10 classes
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Day |
Ice Surface |
Time |
Cost* |
Monday to Friday |
LARGE ICE |
4:00-4:45 PM |
$191.00 |
Add Additional Fee - Per Skater*
Skate Canada's annual membership fee of $61.65 (as of July 11, 2024)
(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