Programs:

● PreCan Skate: designed for 2-4 year olds with minimal or no skating experience to learn the basics of skating through play. Lessons teach skating forwards, backwards, stopping, jumping, and turning, and incorporate a variety of toys and activities to keep children engaged. Skaters receive instruction in group lesson format for the entire duration of the class from 4:15-4:45pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.

● CanSkate - for 5yrs+ to learn the basics of skating used in any ice sport in a fun, motivational environment. Lessons teach on the fundamental areas of Balance, Control & Agility, and make use of a Fast Track to help develop stride & power. Skaters will be grouped by ability and rotated through different stations for a warm up, lesson time, FunZone activities, and group activities. Participants must be able to stand and move unassisted after a fall. This class runs from 5:00-5:45pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. *An approved CSA helmet is required for all the above programs* StarSkate- note changes from previous years, more info at the end.

● Junior StarSkate: for Stage 5/6 and Star 1 skaters who have gone through CanSkate and now wish to pursue figure skating. Lessons are taught on the basic fundamentals of figure skating such as edges, turns, field moves, jumps, spins & creative movement, and also include Dryland training. Skaters will receive lessons in small group formats for 80% of their ice time and then will have free time to practice or get 1:1 private lessons with a coach. Dryland is also included in this program, and Skate Canada Assessments and Competitions are offered to participants to attend. Classes run from 5:45-7:00pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, with Dryland from 7:15-7:45pm.

● Senior StarSkate: for Star 2+ skaters of any age to further develop their figure skating skills. This class offers instruction in all areas of figure skating: Skills, Dance, FreeSkate, Artistic and Synchro. Ice time begins with 30 minutes of group lessons to warm up and receive technical instruction, followed by 45 minutes of individual practice time in which skaters can book private 1:1 lessons with a coach. Dryland is also included in this program, and Skate Canada Assessments and Competitions are available for all participants to attend. Classes run from 7:15-8:30pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, with Dryland from 6:30-7:00pm. Star skaters are asked to please come to Dryland equipped with a yoga mat, note book, and skipping rope.

● The season runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 1, 2024 - March 29, 2025 with breaks over Christmas and Family Day week. There is a year end carnival on March 29, 2025 for all skaters to showcase all they’ve learned.