CANSKATE PROGRAM

CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program designed for beginners of all ages. It was developed by experts to teach the fundamentals of skating in a progressive and sequential manner.

When you sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada Skating Programs.

The CanSkate program focuses on the development of six fundamental movements organized in six stages of learning, with an optional 7th level for skaters who want to move into figure skating. The skills are arranged in progressions, from very simple to the more complex. Each stage has a primary focus. Once the skills on each stage are mastered, a badge is awarded.

We have broken our CanSkate program into two levels:  

➢    KidSkate Beginner program, ages 3 to 5,  Stage 1 & 2 of the CanSkate Program
➢    CanSkate Ages 6 & up OR Stages 3 to 6 of the CanSkate Program

Both programs run twice a week for 45 minutes during winter sessions. Canskate runs three times a week during fall and spring sessions.

Registration and schedules can be found here:  (insert link)

STAGE badges include:

Stage 1 - Balance
Stage 2 - Glide Forward
Stage 3 - Glide Backward
Stage 4 - Edges
Stage 5 - Power
Stage 6 - Speed
Stage 7 (optional) - Pre-Preliminary