CanSkate
CANSKATE IS THE LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM WHICH ALL OTHERS ARE MEASURED AGAINST.
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.
The CanSkate program is geared to beginners of all ages…children, adults, newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability (AWAD). 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. Offered at clubs and skating schools across Canada and delivered by NCCP coaches, CanSkate will help you realize your skating goals.
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Pre-CanSkate
The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 + years of age, who have never skated before or who are not yet confident on the ice. This program teaches children the basics of how to get up when they fall down, how to move forward, basic backward movement and how to stop. Lessons are taught by Skate Canada Certified Professional Coaches and trained Program Assistants in a group format so children must be somewhat independent and not require one-on-one supervision. These sessions are shorter in length to accommodate the younger skater. Skaters will learn in an energetic, fun environment using skating aids and toys with the goal of having fun.
Equipment required – skates, mittens or gloves, and CSA approved hockey helmet.
We DO NOT recommend the "adjustable or expandable" skates.
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.
CanSkate is for skaters of all ages, as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus is for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. CanSkate is taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants. We recommend CanSkate for ages 5 and up.
CanSkate is 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.
Equipment required – skates, mittens or gloves, and CSA approved hockey helmet.
We DO NOT recommend the "adjustable or expandable" skates.
*NEW - Teen / Adult CanSkate*
Skating is for everyone!
Are you aged 13 and up and want to learn to skate? We have the class for you!
Introducing the Teen/Adult learn to skate CanSkate class. This class is specifically for our participants aged 13 and up who may be new to ice skating, or want to refresh their skills. This fun class will focus on the fundamentals of skating including but not limited to how to get up and fall down safely, moving forward and backwards and stopping.
Teen/Adult CanSkate is taught by our Skate Canada Professional Coaches in a group format.
All skaters are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet, skates and gloves.
CanSkate - Canada's Best Skating Program
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