Skating Programs

Note: For manual registrations as well as the registations forms with each program below you will need to download and fill out the following forms:

Programs Cover Sheet   Program Manual Registration Form   Skater Information Form

For all registrants please be sure to read our Important Information Sheet.

For online registration please click here.

New! Canpower Program

Our Canpower program is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.

Based on interest and registrations this pilot program may include a number of levels to accommodate skaters of various age and skill levels.

Canpower Registration forms

New! Parent & Tot - beginning October 18th

Our Parent & Tot Skate is just the place for parents to accompany their 2 – 4 year old for fun and participation on the ice. We encourage learning in a relaxed environment so that our youngest skaters can focus on developing their on-ice balance and some beginner fundamental skating skills. The coach-to-student ratio is a minimum of 1:10. Skaters, who must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times, progress at their own rate. Coaches make sessions active by using teaching aids, music, and a wide variety of activities to create a fun, relaxed environment and promote learning. Skating aids are allowed on the ice. The parent/guardian accompanying the child must be a competent skater.

Parent & Tot Registration forms

Pre CanSkate Program (formerly Kidskate)

This structured 30 minute group program is an introduction to skating for 3-4 year olds. Our Skating Coaches and their Program Assistants provide entertaining and fun lessons as they build the child's confidence and on-ice skating skills. Skaters will begin working on skill progressions that are part of the Skate Canada badge system and the focus of the CanSkate program. Progress reports are provided at the completion of the Fall and Winter sessions as well as mid-way through the Winter session.

With a maximum skater to Skate Canada professional coach ratio of 10:1 per group and the assistance of Program Assistants a quality-learning environment is provided. After completion of the Pre CanSkate program, the skater may advance to the CanSkate program.

IMPORTANT - please note that all skaters must wear CSA approved hockey helmets in order to skate in this program.

Pre Canskate Registration forms

This 50 minute learn-to-skate group program is designed for children 4 and older. The basics of forward & backward skating, stopping, turning, spinning and jumping are taught. Skaters are grouped by ability and age and are evaluated regularly and progress through the 6 stages at their own pace. Successful completion at each stage results in a badge. Report cards are provided at the completion of the Fall and Winter session as well as mid-way through the Winter Session.

A quality learning environment is maintained by having a maximum skater to Skate Canada professional coach ratio of 10:1 and Program Assistants on the sessions. We encourage the participation of young hockey and ringette players in this program as well so that they can improve their skills and enhance their game. As skaters progress through the stages of the CanSkate program they may become eligible to move into the Skate Canada STARSkate or Competitive Skate programs through the Intermediate program.

IMPORTANT - please note that all skaters must wear CSA approved hockey helmets in order to skate in this program.

Canskate Registration forms

Intermediate Program

The Intermediate program is an extension of the CanSkate program that builds on the fundamentals learned in CanSkate. This program is structured to emphasize all the components within the sport of figure skating. Through a group lesson format, the program introduces skaters to the Skate Canada STARSkate program which encompasses the disciplines of stroking, skills, dance and freeskate. Skills taught at this level include edges, turns, jumps, spins, and dance. It is at this time, that skaters within this program may start working with a private coach. The Intermediate program is designed to develop a child's figure skating skills to allow then to progress into a more advanced STARSkate program or into the Competitive Skate Program.

Intermediate Registration forms

Adult Skate

This popular group program is designed for adults of all ages wishing to learn to skate or upgrade their skills. Skaters will be given group instruction and individual feedback.

Adult Registration forms

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach. This program is structured similar to the Intermediate program but goes further to allow the skater time to practice their skills individually (without a coach) which they have been taught in their private lessons.

Lessons consist of private and/or semi-private lessons that encompass stroking, skills, freeskate and dance. The program is designed so that skaters can participate successfully in the Skate Canada STARSkate program by completing required tests and entering into competitions for which they have a routine to practice.

This program is divided into A and B sessions in order to ensure safety in the sessions and similar levels of expertise. Therefore, different qualifying criteria have been put in place to organize each session effectively.

Starskate Registration forms

Program Requirement : Skaters must be competing at an All-Ontario, WOS or Sectional level; must retain a professional coach affiliated with the Club; must be recommended by their Base Coach and approved by the Technical Consultant; must participate in a weekly off-ice fitness class and ballet class (times, locations and prices to be determined); must register for a minimum 3 day/week package. Program runs from Sept. 2007 through May 2008 (March-May ice schedule and fees to follow depending upon confirmation of Ice Show).. Maximum 15 skaters per session.

Competitive Registration forms

Accelerated Programs

This program group is for Skaters who have been identified by the coaching staff to advance at an accelerated rate.

Junior Fast Track Program

Program Requirement: Skaters MUST have Group Program Coordinator or Technical Director’s approval. This 2 day/week program is designed for CanSkaters who have been identified by the coaching staff to accelerate beyond the CanSkate program. A weekly Off-ice Fitness class is part of this program.

Junior Fast Track Registration forms

Intermediate Fast Track Program

Program Requirement: Skaters MUST have Group Program Coordinator or Technical Director’s approval. This 2 day/week program is designed for the graduated Fast Track Skaters who have been identified by the coaching staff to accelerate into the Intermediate program. Private lessons are encouraged at this stage.

Intermediate Fast Track Registration forms

COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Program Requirement: Skaters MUST have Technical Director’s approval.

These 2 day/week and 3 day/week programs are designed for the advanced Fast Track or StarSkate “A” skaters who have been identified by the coaching staff to accelerate into a more competitive program. The Wednesday Competitive Development component is mandatory. Note: The two day program is not avaialble at this time. It may be reinstated at a future date.

Competitive Development Registration forms