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REGISTRATION FOR WINTER 2024 IS NOW CLOSED. 

 

WATCH FOR OUR SPRING 2024 SEASON TO BE POSTED SOON.

REGISTRATION TO OPEN FEBRUARY 15TH. 


 

January 9, 2024 - March 27, 2024

All OSC programs will take place at the Okotoks Recreation Centre - Piper Arena and Scott Seaman Sports Rink.

 


 

OSC is proud to offer the following programs in our Winter season.

 

Click the links for complete season program info:

LEARN TO SKATE - Winter 2024

CanSkate level sessions are offered 3 times per season - Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-March) and Spring (TBA).

Click the links for the Winter schedule and fees:

CANSKATE 

PRE-CANSKATE

TEEN/ADULT CANSKATE


POWER SKATING - Winter 2024

Power skating sessions are offered 3 times per season - Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-March) and Spring (TBA).

Click the links for the Winter schedule and fees:

PREPOWER

POWER A 

POWER B

FEMALE POWERSKATE


Not sure which program to select for your skater? Click here!

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

CANSKATE/PRE-CANSKATE: January 20, 2024 (or until sessions are full)

PRE-POWER/POWER A & B: January 20, 2024 (or until sessions are full)

Session days and times are subject to change without notice. 
OSC reserves the right to cancel or adjust sessions or pricing as deemed necessary by the OSC Board of Directors. 
All withdrawals and cancellations will refer to the OSC Cancellation & Refund Policy. 
 

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LEARN TO SKATE

 

CanSkate Winter 2024

 

CanSkate is our flagship learn-to-skate program. With a focus on agility, balance and control, skaters will learn fundamental skating skills from our NCCP Skate Canada coaches with assistance from our trained Program Assistants.

For ages 5+, this 45-min fun session will see skaters learning skills from Stage 1 to 6, using circuits, zones, music and a wide variety of teaching aides. 

Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skater's progress and reward their efforts while working through the stages and skills. 

All participants are required to purchase a Skate Canada Membership for the 2023/24 season, only due once per season (Sept 1/23 to Aug 31/24). More information below chart. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
CanSkate Tuesdays Winter 2024 Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12 5:30pm - 6:15pm  Piper Arena, ORC $ 200
CanSkate Wednesday 5pm Winter 2024
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 5:00pm - 5:45pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 200
CanSkate Wednesday 6:30pm Winter 2024 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 6:30pm - 7:15pm Scott Seaman Sports Rink $ 200
CanSkate Thursday Winter 2024 Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14 5:00pm - 5:45pm Piper Arena, ORC $200
CanSkate Friday Winter 2024 Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1, 8, 15 1:45pm - 2:30pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 200
CanSkate Saturday 10:45am Winter 2024
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3*, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
10:45am - 11:30am
*Feb 3 - 9:45am - 10:30pm (revised Jan 23)
Piper Arena, ORC
*Feb 3 - Gold Arena, Centennial Arenas (revised Jan 23)
$ 200
CanSkate Saturday 11:45am Winter 2024 Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3*, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
11:45am - 12:30pm
*Feb 3 - 10:45am - 11:30am (revised Jan 23)
Piper Arena, ORC
*Feb 3 - Gold Arena, Centennial Arenas (revised Jan 23)
$ 200

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What's after CanSkate?

Whether you skater has an interest in figure skating, hockey or ringette, we want to help point them in the right direction!

Figure Skating

For skaters interested in joining our intro to figure skating program, called Pre-Junior, skaters must have completed up to Stage 3 of CanSkate and must be able to do the following skills: forwards push/glide sequence, basic skating backwards, stopping, and be able to sustain a 1 foot glide on a curve. 

The Pre-Junior program is by invitation by OSC Coaches. Once skaters are able to demonstrate the skills required, OSC coaches will extend an invitation and more information will be provided to you by the Registrar. If you have a CanSkater interested in figure skating, please inform one of our CanSkate coaches at any time. An on-ice assessment may also be arranged for the fee of $10 - contact the Registrar for more info. 

Hockey/Ringette

For skaters currently participating in or looking to start playing hockey/ringette, once skaters have completed up to Stage 2 or 3, consider registering for the PrePower power skating session. Offered during our CanSkate sessions, these athletes have the opportunity to skate in their full gear with a stick and focus on power skating skills. PrePower is for any age skater and is offered during most CanSkate sessions.


 

Pre-CanSkate - Winter 2024

 

We are proud to offer our Pre-CanSkate class for those aged 3 - 5 years old who are itching to get skating! 

This 30-min program will see skaters learning skills like how to get up and fall down, move forward and backwards and more! Using lots of colourful skating aids and fun music, skaters will learn skaters will learn to skate in an energetic and fun environment taught by our NCCP Professional Coaches and trained Program Assistants. 

For easier transition to CanSkate and to offer classes at the same time, this class is offered during our CanSkate sessions but has its own section of ice separate from the larger CanSkate group.  

All participants are required to purchase a Skate Canada Membership for the 2023/24 season, only due once per season (Sept 1/23 to Aug 31/24). More information below chart. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
Pre-CanSkate Tuesdays Winter 2024 Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12 5:30pm - 6:00pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 180
Pre-CanSkate Wednesday 5pm Winter 2024
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 5:00pm - 5:30pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 180
Pre-CanSkate Wednesday 6:30pm Winter 2024 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 6:30pm - 7:00pm Scott Seaman Sports Rink $ 180
Pre-CanSkate Friday Winter 2024 Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1, 8, 15 1:45pm - 2:15pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 180
Pre-CanSkate Saturday 10:45am Winter 2024
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3*, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
10:45am - 11:15am
*Feb 3 - 11:45am - 12:15pm
Piper Arena, ORC $ 180
Pre-CanSkate Saturday 11:45am Winter 2024 Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3*, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
11:45am - 12:15pm
*Feb 3 - 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Piper Arena, ORC $ 180

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Available Discounts

Multi-Participant Discount

Register 2 or more participants in the same season on the same invoice and receive $25 off the overall registration. Qualifying registrations will see discount applied at checkout. 

Multi-Session Discount

Register your skater for 2 or more weekly sessions and receive the following discounts. Qualifying registrations will see discount applied at checkout. 

# of Sessions Discount
2 sessions/week 10% Discount
3 sessions/week 15% Discount
4 sessions/week 20% Discount

 

Teen/Adult CanSkate - Winter 2024

 

At OSC, we believe that skating is for everyone! We are very proud to once again offer our Teen/Adult CanSkate class. Taught by NCCP Skate Canada coaches with assistance from our trained Program Assistants, this 45-min class is for participants aged 13+ who have never skated before, skated in their youth or would like to refresh their skills. 

Offered separately from our CanSkate class, adult/teen skaters will focus the fundamentals of skating including moving forward, moving backwards and stopping with confidence and in a comfortable and safe environment.

All participants are required to purchase a Skate Canada Membership for the 2023/24 season, only due once per season (Sept 1/23 to Aug 31/24). More information below chart. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
Teen/Adult CanSkate Saturday Winter 2024 Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3*, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
11:45am - 12:30pm
*Feb 3 - 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Piper Arena, ORC $ 200

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Required Equipment

Equipment required: hockey or figure skates, mittens or gloves, and CSA approved hockey helmet.

We DO NOT recommend the "adjustable or expandable" skates.


 

POWER SKATING

 

PrePower - Winter 2024

 

Calling all aspiring hockey/ringette players! The PrePower program is an introductory power skating group geared towards skaters aged 5+ who are interested in or are currently in a first time hockey/ringette program. Participants in PrePower take part in our CanSkate classes and it will look very similar to CanSkate.

NOTE: This is NOT a learn to skate program! Skaters must be able to move forward, move backwards and stop prior to registering. If you are a beginner, we recommend participating in a season of CanSkate before participating in any power skating class.

Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skater's progress and reward their efforts while working through the skills.

All participants are required to purchase a Skate Canada Membership for the 2023/24 season, only due once per season (Sept 1/23 to Aug 31/24). More information below chart. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
PrePower Tuesdays Winter 2024 Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12 5:30pm - 6:15pm  Piper Arena, ORC $ 200
PrePower Wednesday 6:30pm Winter 2024 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 6:30pm - 7:15pm Scott Seaman Sports Rink $ 200
PrePower Saturday 11:45am Winter 2024
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16 11:45am - 12:30pm Piper Arena, ORC $ 200

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Required Equipment

Equipment required: CSA approved hockey helmet and stick are mandatory. Full hockey/ringette gear or water bottle is recommended but not mandatory.

For this program, we strongly recommend proper lace-up hockey skates. 


 

Power A - Winter 2024

 

The Power A program is for players aged 6 to 10 years old that are at the Initiation (U7) to 1st year U11 level hockey or ringette programs. Taught by specially trained NCCP Skate Canada Coaches, this full ice 45 min action packed, high energy program focuses on balance, stopping, initial power, crossovers, and endurance with specific training and techniques to developing proper and efficient forward and backward stride.

NOTE: This is NOT a learn to skate program. Participants must have either completed up to Stage 3/4 of the CanSkate Program, or has completed a season of a PreCanPower Program or has participated in hockey/ringette for at least one season.  

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the age limits and the age bracket will be strictly enforced. Skaters younger or older than the Power A age bracket may look to our PrePower or Power B programs. If a skaters demonstrated ability is clearer higher than their applicable aged program, only then will the coaches consider moving the skater. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
Power A Wednesdays Winter 2024 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM (MORNING) Piper Arena, ORC $ 270
Power A Thursdays Winter 2024 Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM (MORNING) Piper Arena, ORC $ 270

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What's after Power A?

Once a skater has reached the age of 10 years old and is at the 2nd year U11 level or higher, skaters can look to register for the Power B program. This 45 min full ice program will take existing skills and further develop and enhance a players speed, strength and agility. 

Taught by specially trained NCCP Skate Canada coaches, with many years of experience including overseas training, this is an excellent program to continue building up skills trained in Power A and into the higher levels of hockey/ringette. 

Power B is offered three times per season - Fall, Winter and Spring - and is offered as a Warm-Up week in late August to prep for hockey/ringette evaluations. This session is offered as a morning class. 


 

Power B - Winter 2024

 

The Power B program is for players aged 10 and over that are in 2nd year U11 level hockey/ringette or higher. Taught by specially trained NCCP Skate Canada Coaches, this full ice 45 min fast paced, agility driven power program is geared towards those with a strong level or skating abilities and those looking to build off the skills previously learned in Power A or in their hockey/ringette experience. 

NOTE: This is NOT a learn to skate program. Participants MUST be a current participant in 2nd year U11 hockey or higher or has completed at least one season of the Power A program.

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the age limits and the age bracket will be strictly enforced. Skaters younger than the Power B age bracket may look to the Power A or PrePower programs. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
Power B Winter 2024 (Thursdays) Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM (Morning) Piper Arena, ORC $ 270

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Required Equipment

Equipment required: Full hockey/ringette gear including stick, water bottle and CSA approved hockey helmet are mandatory. 


 

FEMALE POWERSKATE - Winter 2024

 

The Female Hockey/Ringette Power program is specifically geared towards female hockey or ringette players aged 7 to 12 years of age that are in 2nd year U9 to U13  hockey/ringette. Taught by specially trained NCCP Skate Canada Coaches, this full ice 45 min action packed, high energy program focuses on balance, stopping, initial power, crossovers, and endurance with specific training and techniques to developing proper and efficient forward and backward stride.

NOTE: This is NOT a learn to skate program. Participants MUST be a current participant in 2nd year U9 to U13 hockey or ringette or has completed at least one season of the Power A program.

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the age limits and the age bracket will be strictly enforced. 

 

WINTER 2024 DATES & FEES 

Session Name Dates Times Arena
Program Cost* 
Female Hockey/Ringette Power [2nd Yr U9 to U13] - Winter 2024 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM (MORNING) Piper Arena, ORC $ 270

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Required Equipment

Equipment required: Full hockey/ringette gear including stick, water bottle and CSA approved hockey helmet are mandatory. 


Need Help? 

Contact info@okotoksskatingclub.ca.