CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program for beginners of all ages. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to build on the basics, CanSkate teaches essential skills like balance, control, and agility through fun, high-energy group lessons.

Skaters move through a nationally recognized 6-stage program led by certified coaches and supported by trained program assistants. With music, movement, and motivational incentives like badges and ribbons, CanSkate keeps kids active and engaged while preparing them for figure skating, hockey, ringette, speed skating or just recreational fun!

The program is for beginner and returning skaters aged 5 and older and is 45 minutes in length. Coach to skater ratio is 1:9.

What's needed:

• Helmet: CSA-approved hockey helmet (mandatory). Face cage recommended for Pre-Can. (Bike/ski helmets aren’t permitted.)

• Clothing: Warm, stretchy layers; waterproof gloves/mitts; thin socks.

• Skates: Properly fitted and sharpened. Avoid loose/adjustable plastic skates.

• Extras: Skate guards and a labelled water bottle.

First Session info:

• Arrive 15 minutes early: check in at the club desk, grab your name tag, quick bathroom break, helmet check, skates tied

• Meet-up: Skaters meet in the changeroom 5 minutes before start. Coaches/assistants will introdce themselves and then escort skaters on and off the ice. Parents will stay for a longer info session and then can watch from the viewing area

• Where to watch: Stands or marked viewing glass only. Please don’t stand at gates, in benches, or along the boards.

• Pick-up: Be at the door  2 minutes before the session ends. Coaches will release skaters to a known adult as they get off.

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