General information for our group skating lessons

All group courses have been developed by Skate Canada, the national body for the promotion of the activities of figure skating in Canada. Programs are offered to children ages 3.5 to 12. For each stage passed, the participant recieve a badge as a reward. Places are limited in each program. For all group programs, a parent or a responsible adult must remain on the bleachers to encourage participants and in case of emergency or necessity. Walkers are not used during Skate Canada programs.  

Skate Canada membership Fee

The Skate Canada membership Fee is $59.00. It covers the entire 2022-2023 season (September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024). Please note that this fee becomes non-refundable two weeks after you have completed the registration.

Late registrations are accepted only if spaces are available. If you register after the start of classes there is a $15.00 late fee.

Any changes to your registration require a $15.00 administrative fee.

Follow us on Facebook for updates.

Required Equipment

Helmet Guidelines

 CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for ALL CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate skaters

• The helmet fit should be snug
• Hair should not be in a ponytail under the helmet...this interferes with the proper fit
• Full Face Masks are recommended due to Covid-19! Masks/Cages are highly recommended for 1st time skaters.  They can be removed as the skater becomes more comfortable on the ice and able to control their fall.
• Both the strap and the helmet should be adjustable
• Stickers should not be put on the helmet
• Helmets should have CSA sticker  

Examples of Good Helmets		Examples of Bad Helmets

Skate Guidelines

Wearing the proper skates is very important for your child's success in skating.  Skaters in CanSkate or Pre-CanSkate can wear either hockey style skates or figure skates. We recommend that you purchase skates that have laces and not clips or dials to tighten.  Skates with laces allow for the skate to be better adjusted to fit the child's growing foot.  We also DO NOT recommend that you purchase adjustable skates.  While this may seem like a cost saving option with a young child that is growing rapidly it is really detrimental to their progress.  As you enlarge these type of skates the blade becomes too short for the boot and it causes difficulty for the skater to maintain proper balance and technique.  

Examples of Good Skates		Examples of Bad Skates

Programs:

This program aims to teach basic skating for beginner skaters in a pleasant but dynamic environment. CanSkate uses a curriculum and delivery methods tested and proven nationally to ensure that skaters can learn basic skating skills for all disciplines. This program is ideal if your child has never skated, taken skating lessons, or does not skate very well.

• Must be 3.5 years old by December 31 for the regular season

• Your child will be assessed if he is in right group
• Hockey or figure skates are accepted
• Gloves are mandatory for all skaters
• CSA approved helmet is mandatory for all skaters

• Must be 5 years old by December 31 of each regular season
• CSA approved helmet is mandatory up to badge 5 (inclusive)
• Gloves are mandatory for all skaters

STAR Group: After badge 6

• Figure skates are mandatory
• Uniform and helmet are not mandatory, but appropriate clothing is required

Adult Group: Beginner & Up

Please select a session for more information

Fall/Winter

Spring

Summer

If our group classes are unsuitable for some reason, such as: schedule, age or other, you can opt for private lessons or semi-private lessons. You select a regular ice session with the club and you hire a certified coach. Visit the Private Lessons section for more information.

Learn more about CanSkate and the different skills required in each stage.