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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.

 

CLICK HERE FOR *NEW* TEEN / ADULT CANSKATE

FALL/WINTER 2022-23 REGISTRATION GUIDE

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.

 

Winter 2023 *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*

Day

Times

Dates

# of Sessions

No Skating

Location

Tuesday

5:00 - 5:30 pm

Jan 10 - March 14, 2023

9 Feb 21, 2023

Piper Arena

Tuesday

5:45 - 6:15 pm

Jan 10 - March 14, 2023

9 Feb 21, 2023

Piper Arena

Wednesday

6:30 – 7:00 pm

Jan 11 - March 15, 2023

9 Feb 22, 2023

Scott Seaman Sports Rink

Friday

1:45 - 2:15 pm

Jan 13 - March 17, 2023

9

Feb 24, 2023

Piper Arena

Saturday

10:15 – 10:45 am

Jan 14 - March 18, 2023

9

Feb 18, 2023

Piper Arena

Saturday

11:15 - 11:45 am

Jan 14 - March 18, 2023

9

Feb 18, 2023

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts - FALL/WINTER SESSIONS ONLY

**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 *REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED*

 

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Tuesday

5:00 - 5:30 pm

Oct. 4 - Dec 6, 2022

Piper Arena

Tuesday

5:45 - 6:15 pm

Oct. 4 - Dec 6, 2022

Piper Arena

Wednesday

6:30 – 7:00 pm

Oct. 5 - Dec. 7, 2022 

Scott Seaman Sports Rink

Friday

1:45 - 2:15 pm

Sept 30 - Dec 9, 2022

Nov. 11

Piper Arena

Saturday

10:15 – 10:45 am

Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

Saturday

11:15 - 11:45 am

Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts FALL/WINTER SESSIONS ONLY

**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.

 

 

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.

 

Winter 2023 *REGISTRATION NOW 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

Saturday

11:15 am -12:00 pm

Jan 14 - March 18,. 2023

9

Feb 18, 2023

Piper Arena

 

REGISTER NOW

Winter 2023 - 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. 

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Saturday

11:15 am -12:00 pm

Jan 14 - March 18, 2023

Feb 18, 2023

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts FALL/WINTER SESSIONS ONLY

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 *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

11:15 am -12:00 pm

Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

 

*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. 

Day

Times

Dates

No Skating

Arena

Saturday

11:15 am -12:00 pm

Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 2022

Nov. 12 & Nov. 26

Piper Arena

 

Available Discounts FALL/WINTER SESSIONS ONLY

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.

 

 

 

 

CansSkate - Canada's Best Skating Program