RECREATIONAL GROUP
CANSKATE, PRE-POWER and ADULTSKATE PROGRAMS

CanSkate, Pre-Power and AdultSkate Programs are Learn to Skate Programs where skaters receive group instruction alongside skaters having the same, or similar skating abilities. These learn to skate programs include:

CanSkate: Mon 6:05-6:50pm; Wed 5:30-6:15pm; Thurs 6:00-6:45pm; Sat 10:05 -10:50am. (See Important Dates for actual days.) Canskate is a skating program for skaters 3½ and up who are learning to skate and who are able to go on the ice unassisted by a parent. This 45 minute program allows skaters to continue to master basic skating skills that include skating forwards, backwards, jumping, spinning, turning and stopping. Skaters receive ongoing incentives and report cards in December and March. Total Cost: $160 for 10 sessions (fall or winter), $275 for 20 sessions (fall and winter). More about CanSkate and Skate Canada!

Parent and Tot: Mon 6:05-6:50pm; Wed 5:30-6:15pm; Thurs 6:00-6:45pm.  Parent and Tot is a skating program for skaters 3 and up who need the help of mom or dad. This 45 minute introductory program allows the young skater to learn to skate with one of their parents on ice with them. The parent needs to be able to skate on his/her own to participate in this program. Skaters receive ongoing incentives and report cards in December and March. Total Cost: $199 for 10 sessions (fall or winter)(1 skater and 1 parent), $310 for 20 sessions (fall and winter)(1 skater and 1 parent).

New This Year A 30 min introductory program for Parent and Tot: Sat 9:30-10:00am $160 for 10 sessions (1 skater and 1 parent)

PrePower: Wed 5:30-6:15pm and Thurs 6:00-6:45pm PrePower is a 45 min. introductory program geared to children approximately 5-9 years of age. Designed to teach basic power skating skills, this program focuses on fundamentals including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, and agility skills. The Pre-power group is on the ice during the CanSkate session. Total Cost: $160 for 10 sessions (fall or winter), $275 for 20 sessions (fall and winter).

Adult Learn to Skate (LTS): Thursday 8:00-8:50 pm Adult LTS is a skating program for adults learning to skate. It is never too late to learn to skate! Adults (and teenagers) of all ages can enjoy learning to skate in a relaxed and friendly group lesson atmosphere. Skaters receive ongoing incentives and a report card in December and March. Total Cost: $199 for 10 sessions (fall or winter), $310 for 20 sessions (fall and winter).

All group lessons begin the first week of October. There are fundraising fees for group programs however the Skate Canada fee is included within the program price. Register soon as space is limited.

Skate Canada Helmet Use Policy: Effective May 1, 2011 Skate Canada has a new policy on Helmet Use. This policy states that all Skate Canada clubs who offer a CanSkate programs must ensure that all CanSkate and Adult CanSkate participants up to and including Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice. This new policy will be enforced during all skating activities - competitions, ice shows or any other special on ice activities. Therefore, effective immediately, any skater that has not passed Stage 5 must be wearing an approved helmet in order to go on the ice.

RECREATIONAL GROUP PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION Click on this link to open a printable Word Document containing basic information on all of the CanSkate Group Programs including CanSkate, Parents and Tots, PrePower and Adult LTS.

RECREATIONAL GROUP PARENT ORIENTATION PACKAGE Click on this link to open a printable Word Document containing detailed information on the CanSkate Group Program.