Spring 2023 STARSkate Registration is Open for All Skaters
For Skaters Who Were In The Winter 2022-2023 CanSkate Program - CanSkate Spring 2023 Registration Will Open Monday, March 20
For new skaters - CanSkate Spring 2023 Registration Will Open Monday, March 27
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Skaters of all ages learn best when they are active, engaged, moving, challenged, motivated and having fun. This is what CanSkate is all about!
As Skate Canada’s flagship learn–to–skate program that is geared to beginners of all ages, CanSkate offers basic skating instruction taught in a group lesson format by Skate Canada professional coaches who are assisted by trained program assistants. CanSkate is the foundational and feeder program for all other Skate Canada programs.
Proper Equipment for CanSkate
CanSkate - 4 to 12 years of age
A 50 minute program for skaters ages 4 to 12. No previous skating experience is required. Skaters are placed in small groups (maximum ratio of 10 skaters to 1 coach) and are encouraged to learn and advance at their own pace. Skaters are grouped according to age and skill level. All participants are required to provide their own skates and CSA approved hockey helmets. Waterproof pants or snow pants are recommended as skaters may spend some time sitting on the ice and or falling.
For participation in the Spring 2023 season, skaters must be four (4) years of age by January 1, 2023.
Pre-CanSkate - 3 to 4 years of age
A 30 minute program for skaters ages 3 to 4. No previous skating experience is required. Skater are on the ice for three 10-minute lessons. Skaters then leave the ice while the CanSkaters do the group activity and cool down. Skaters are placed in small groups (maximum ratio of 10 skaters to 1 coach) and are encouraged to learn and advance at their own pace. All participants are required to provide their own skates and CSA approved hockey helmets. Waterproof pants or snow pants are recommended as skaters may spend some time sitting on the ice and or falling.
Pre-CanSkate is not offered in the Spring 2023 season.
Teen/Adult CanSkate - 12+ years of age
A 30 minute program for skaters ages 12 and up. No previous skating experience is required. Skater are on the ice for 3 10-minute lessons. Skaters then leave the ice while the CanSkaters do the group activity and cool down. Skaters are placed in small groups (maximum ratio of 10 skaters to 1 coach) and are encouraged to learn and advance at their own pace. All participants are required to provide their own skates and CSA approved hockey helmets.
Advanced CanSkate - 4 to 12 years of age
A 50 minute program for skaters ages 4 to 12. Skaters must have achieved 2 out of 3 CanSkate stage 3 ribbons.
This program for skaters who want to work on the higher level CanSkate badges (4 to 6) to improve their skating skills.
All participants are required to provide their own skates and CSA approved hockey helmets.
For participation in the Spring 2023 season, skaters must be four (4) years of age by January 1, 2023.
CanSkate Progress Report - Lists of Elements for Each Stage
