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Program Overview
CanSkate is a fun, dynamic, and progressive learn-to-skate program designed for skaters of all ages and abilities. The program focuses on developing fundamental skating skills in a positive, supportive, and engaging environment.
Based on Sport Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate emphasizes physical literacy and the foundational skills needed to participate in a variety of ice sports or enjoy skating as a recreational activity.
What Skaters Will Learn
What Skaters Will Learn
Through games, activities, and skill-based instruction, skaters will develop:
Balance and coordination
Agility and body control
Forward and backward skating
Stopping and turning
Gliding and edge skills
Speed and movement skills
Confidence and independence on the ice
Our program is designed to make learning to skate enjoyable while helping each skater progress at their own pace.
What to Wear/Bring to my lesson?
What to Wear/Bring to my lesson?
CSA approved helmet is mandatory
Most bike helmets are not CSA approved, please see a coach at the rink if your unsure about your helmet.
CanSkaters must have a CSA approved helmet (ie- hockey helmet). Bike, skateboarding, snowboarding, etchelmets are not permitted due to insurance.
Skates
We do not rent/loan skates, if you have any questions on purchasing skates please see one of our coaches at the rink.
Generally, figure skates are easier to learn with as the blade is slightly longer and there is a toe pick. When choosing a skate, it is important that there is ankle support and the child is fitted to the correct size. Skates that are too big tend to make the skater trip. Also, check to make sure the blades are sharpened before the first class. Often new skates do not come pre-sharpened.
Clothing that allows freedom of movement
ie: stretch pants o No Jeans or Snow Pants
A warm sweater
No bulky winter coats
A layered ‘lululemon look’ is best for warmth and mobility
Warm gloves or mittens
What group is my child in?
Skaters who have been wiith our program in the past will be grouped according to the last level they skated in
New members will start in Pre-CanSkate and will be assessed and where applicable placed in a different group appropriate to their skill level as quickly as possible
Assessments are ongoing throughout the year to ensure all skaters are learning relevant skills applicable to them in a progressive and sequential manner.
There are no ‘Test days’ in CanSkate, children are assessed as required at anytime
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