Parent & Tot Skate
Where our youngest athletes start their skating experience
What is Parent & Tot?
Parent and Tot Skate is a parented learn to skate program and allows for you to work with your skater to develop a love of skating, build confidence and learn the basics!
Who's it for?
Parent and Tot is for skaters aged 2 to 4, and a parent or adult is required for each participant.
Who teaches it?
NCCP-trained professional coaches are ready and excited to welcome both you and your skater on the ice!
What can you expect?
Skaters and parents will have fun on the ice together! Parents will support their skater in learning to fall, get up, and move forward.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
What do we need to participate?
All skaters and adults must wear skates and a CSA-approved hockey helmet (please reference our Helmet Use Policy for more info). Clothing can include long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket.
What kind of skates?
Hockey or figure skates are preferred - plastic/velcro/adjustable skates are allowed however are not recommended. Check out our FAQ page for help in finding the right skates or watch the video provided.
What is a CSA approved helmet?
A CSA-helmet is a standard hockey helmet (Cages/face shields are optional). More info can be found in the video provided. Note: Bicycle helmets and other helmets will NOT be permitted.
Click here to view an example of the type of helmet and certificate sticker.
Check out this video for more info on equipment!
What are the fees?
The registration fees for Parent & Tot will depend on how many sessions are provided in a season. Typically, Parent & Tot sessions are between 8 and 10 weeks (1 class per week) and session costs will be listed on the registration page.
Additional fees include the Skate Canada Membership fee, which must be paid for both the skater and the parent. Every skater and their parent must be a Skate Canada member and pay the mandatory fee once per season (September 1st to August 31st). This ensures liability insurance coverage for everyone on OSC ice. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
When is Parent & Tot offered?
Pre-CanSkate is offered 2 times per year - Fall and Winter.
The Fall season begins at the end of September/beginning of October and ends in December.
The Winter season begins in January and ends in March.
How do I register?
Please see below for session dates and registration details.
Fall 2024
Opening for registration July 2024
Skating dates: September to December
Winter 2025
Opening for registration in Nov 2024
Skating dates: January to March
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