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CanPowerSkate

 

 
       

 

GET AN EXTRA EDGE AND TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Get a step up on the competition with CanPowerSkate, a high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette players. This program focuses on balance, control and agility skills including components of power and speed. Skating skills, techniques and performance drills are taught in a progressive format by Skate Canada coaches certified through the NCCP to enhance the skating ability required in game situations.

Some of the top players in the NHL have trusted Skate Canada’s best-in-class programs to help them reach hockey’s biggest stage including Nathan MacKinnon, Matt Duchene, Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner.

Please note: The CanPowerSkate program is exclusive to Skate Canada and is available only to Skate Canada member clubs and sanctioned skating schools. All participants must be registered with Skate Canada. Only Skate Canada member Coaches trained and certified at a CanPowerSkate Coaches Course are qualified to instruct the CanPowerSkate program.

FALL/WINTER 2022-23 REGISTRATION GUIDE

CanPowerSkate's PrePower

 

An introductory power skating program geared to skaters aged 5 years old and up who are interested or are currently in a first time hockey or ringette program. This is NOT a Learn to Skate program; skaters should be able to skate forwards and backwards PRIOR to registering and/or have passed the PreCanSkate program. It program will  further develop basic skating abilities including balance, stopping, agility, crossovers, and basic forward and backward stride, in a fun learning environment. CSA approved helmet and a hockey stick are mandatory for this program, hockey equipment is optional and a water bottle is required. 

 

Winter 2023 - PrePower *REGISTRATION CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

# of Sessions

No Skating

Location

Tuesday

5:00 - 5:45 pm

Jan 10 - March 14, 2023

9

Feb 21, 2023

Piper Arena

Tuesday

5:45 - 6:30 pm

Jan 10 - March 14, 2023

9 Feb 21, 2023

Piper Arena

Wednesday

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Jan 11 - March 15, 2023

9 Feb 22, 2023

Scott Seaman Sports Rink

Friday

1:45 - 2:30 pm

Jan 13 - March 17, 2023

9

Feb 24, 2023

Piper Arena

Saturday

10:15 – 11:00 am

Jan 14 - March 18, 2023

9

Feb 18, 2023

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts

Multi-Day Discount - Purchase 2 or more weekly sessions and receive a discount. 

# of Sessions Discount 
2 Sessions 10% Discount
3 Sessions 15% Discount
4 Sessions  20% Discount

 

Multi-Participant Discount -Register 2 or 3 participants from the same family on the same invoice and receive $25 off for each participant. 

 

Additional Fees 

Skate Canada membership fee of $44.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)  
Membership year - September 1 - August 31

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. 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.

REGISTER NOW

Fall 2022 - PrePower *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Tuesday

5:00 - 5:45 pm

Oct. 4 - Dec 6, 2022

-

Piper Arena

Tuesday

5:45 - 6:30 pm

Oct. 4 - Dec 6, 2022

-

Piper Arena

Wednesday

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Oct. 5 - Dec. 7, 2022 

-

Scott Seaman Sports Rink

Friday

1:45 - 2:30 pm

Sept 30 - Dec 9, 2022

Nov. 11

Piper Arena

Saturday

10:15 – 11:00 am

Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

Saturday

CANCELLED

11:15 am -12:00 pm

Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts

Multi-Day Discount - Purchase 2 or more weekly sessions and receive a discount. 

# of Sessions Discount 
2 Sessions 10% Discount
3 Sessions 15% Discount
4 Sessions  20% Discount

 

Multi-Participant Discount -Register 2 or 3 participants from the same family on the same invoice and receive $25 off for each participant. 

 

Additional Fees 

Skate Canada membership fee of $44.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)  
Membership year - September 1 - August 31

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. 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.

REGISTER NOW

CanPower

 

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. CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. For safety reasons participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved. The coach to skater ratio is 1:10.

Power A 

CanPower A is for athletes aged 6 and up that are potentially registered in Initiation (U7) to 1st year U11 (Atom) Level Hockey and Ringette programs.  CanPower A is an action packed, high energy program that focuses on balance, stopping, initial power, crossovers, and endurance with specific training and techniques to developing proper and efficient forward and backward stride. This is NOT a learn to skate program.  Participants may have passed Stage 6/7 of the CanSkate Program, and/ or graduated from the PreCanPower Program.  Skaters must be able to participate in a fast paced 45-minute session. This is an excellent supplementary program that will refine and hone your skating skills for life! 

 

Winter 2023 - Power A - *REGISTRATION CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

# of Sessions

No Skating

Arena

Thursday

7:15 - 8:00 am Jan 12 - March 16, 2023 9 Feb 23, 2023  Piper Arena

 

Power B

CanPower B is a fast-paced, agility-driven power program that is designed for hockey or ringette players that already have a strong level of skating abilities (forward, backward, stopping, forward and backward crossovers). This program will take existing skills and further develop and enhance a players speed, strength and agility.   This program is a dynamic and fast paced full hour training session.  Participants are typically 2nd year U11 or higher Hockey / Ringette.

 

Winter 2023 - Power B - *REGISTRATION CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

# of Sessions

No Skating

Arena

Thursday

6:30 - 7:15am Jan 12 - March 16, 2023 9 Feb 23, 2023  Piper Arena

 

**Multi-Participant Discount -Register 2 or 3 participants from the same family on the same invoice and receive $25 off for each participant. 

Additional Fees 

Skate Canada membership fee of $44.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)  
Membership year - September 1 - August 31

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. 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.

Register NOW

Fall 2022 - Power A - *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Fall Warm-Up Week

Mon-Friday

CANCELLED

8:45 - 9:30 am Aug 22 - 26, 2022 - Piper Arena

Thursday

7:15 - 8:00 am Oct 6 - Dec 8, 2022 Piper Arena

 

Power B

CanPower B is a fast-paced, agility-driven power program that is designed for hockey or ringette players that already have a strong level of skating abilities (forward, backward, stopping, forward and backward crossovers). This program will take existing skills and further develop and enhance a players speed, strength and agility.   This program is a dynamic and fast paced full hour training session.  Participants are typically 2nd year U11 or higher Hockey / Ringette.

Fall 2022 - Power B - *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Fall Warm-Up Week

Mon-Friday

CANCELLED

8:00 - 8:45am Aug 22 - 26, 2022 - Piper Arena

Thursday

6:30 - 7:15am Oct 6 - Dec 8, 2022 Piper Arena

 

**Multi-Participant Discount -Register 2 or 3 participants from the same family on the same invoice and receive $25 off for each participant. 

Additional Fees 

Skate Canada membership fee of $44.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)  
Membership year - September 1 - August 31

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. 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.

Register NOW