PreCanSkate

PreCanskate is a 30-minute session designed for 3-4 years old who are completely new to skating or have little skating experience. Skaters MUST be completely potty trained in order to register for this program.

This program teaches the basic skating skills through fun and engaging circuits and games. The skaters can expect to learn how to stand-up, move forward and backward, jump, twist, and make snow. Skaters will participate in small group lessons led by an NCCP Certified Professional Coach who is assisted by trained Program Assistants.

Equipment needed: Skaters must wear lace up skates and a CSA approved helmet. Bike helmets are not allowed and buckle type skates are not recommended for this program.

CanSkate

What is CanSkate?
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

Who’s it for?
For Children of all abilities, wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus be for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. Ages 4+

Who teaches it?
NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.

What will you learn?
A complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as 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.

What can you expect?
Action, movement and fun! Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student ratio of a maximum 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.

What do you need to participate?
All you need are Lace up skates (figure or hockey), a CSA-approved hockey helmet. Bike Helmets are not allowed and Buckle type skates are NOT recommended. Mitts/gloves, long pants, warm sweater or jacket. Dress in layers – it will get warm!

Click here for  Helmet RequirEmentS

CanSkate Report card featuring levels, badges and ribbons.