Program Registrations

The Adult skating program is an open and independent learning environment which means, there will be times that skaters will be left to practice drills. Your fees cover the cost of the ice and access to group or individual coaching by an Okotoks Skating Club professional coach. Whether you are a beginner or advanced skater, this is the program for you!  Our coaches will assist your skating development by setting goals and building the confidence to challenge yourself.

• A CSA approved helmet is required until Stage 5

CanPower A is for athletes that are potentially registered in Initiation to 1st year Atom level Hockey and Ringette programs.  (Typically ages 5-9)  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! 

• CSA approved helmet is mandatory.
• Full Equipment and stick are mandatory.
• Water bottle is HIGHLY recommended.

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 2nd year Atom - Junior Level Hockey / Ringette (Typically ages 10-19).  

• CSA approved helmet is mandatory.
• Full Equipment and stick are mandatory.
• Water bottle is HIGHLY recommended.

anSkate 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 beginners 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. 

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.

*No class Monday May 20th*

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 beginners 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. 

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.

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 beginners 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. 

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.

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 beginners 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. 

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.

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 beginners 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. 

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.

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 beginners 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. 

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.

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 beginners 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. 

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.

The Intermediate STARSkate program is designed for the skater who has graduated from the Junior Program or by Coaches discretion. Star 2-4 Tests in Dance Freeskate and Skills will be the focus as well as training to compete at the Star 2-4 Levels during the season. The program fee includes ice only. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating or prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches. 

*No class Monday May 20th*

The Junior Program is designed for the skater who has graduated from our Senior Academy program or is currently working on their first set of SkateCanada STAR tests.  Star 1-2 Tests in Dance, FreeSkate, and Skills will be the focus as well as training to compete at the Star 1-2 Level during the season.  The program fee includes ice costs only. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. 

Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches.

*No class Monday May 20th*

The Junior Academy (JA) is an introductory program to figure skating.  These Athletes are invited by OSC Coaches from Canskate. Participants MUST have passed Stage 3 CanSkate. Skaters will be taught in a group environment learning all the necessary figure skating components.  The JA program focuses on the basics to edge development, jump and spin techniques, dance and creative movement.  Skaters learn how to manage a training session with structured plans of the day.   This program includes Ice AND all Coaching costs. 

*No class Monday May 20th*

PreCanPower is an introductory power skating program geared to skaters typically 4-6 years of age 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. 

Please note:

• CSA approved helmet WITH CAGE and a hockey stick are mandatory.
• Hockey equipment is optional.
• Water bottle is required.

PreCanPower is an introductory power skating program geared to skaters typically 4-6 years of age 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. 

Please note:

• CSA approved helmet WITH CAGE and a hockey stick are mandatory.
• Hockey equipment is optional.
• Water bottle is required.

reCanPower is an introductory power skating program geared to skaters typically 4-6 years of age 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. 

Please note:

• CSA approved helmet WITH CAGE and a hockey stick are mandatory.
• Hockey equipment is optional.
• Water bottle is required.

*No class Monday May 20th*

The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 to 4 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.

*No class Monday May 20th*

The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 to 4 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.

The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 to 4 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.

The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 to 4 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.

The Pre-CanSkate program is an un-parented program designed for children 3 to 4 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.

The Senior STARSkate program is designed for the skater who has advanced from the Intermediate Program and/ or completed the Skate Canada Junior or Senior Bronze FreeSkate Tests.  The program fee includes ice costs only. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches.

*No class Monday May 20th*

The Senior STARSkate program is designed for the skater who has advanced from the Intermediate Program and/ or completed the Skate Canada Junior or Senior Bronze FreeSkate Tests.  The program fee includes ice costs only. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches.

The Senior STARSkate program is designed for the skater who has advanced from the Intermediate Program and/ or completed the Skate Canada Junior or Senior Bronze FreeSkate Tests.  The program fee includes ice costs only. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches.

The Senior Academy (SA) is an introductory program to JUNIOR STARSkate.  These Athletes are invited by OSC Coaches from Junior Academy to explore more ice time to practice on their own and have extra private or small group lessons by the OSC Coaching Team, which will be additional cost to the athlete. Skaters will continue to train within the JA Program, but also purchase Junior Session(s) to work independently and have lesson. Participants MUST contact the OSC Director of Skating prior to registration to arrange scheduled lessons. Please refer to our OSC Team Coaches page for detailed coaching information.  ***All coaching fees are paid directly to the coaches. 

*No class Monday May 20th*