CANSKATE PROGRAM

The CanSkate Program is a Skate Canada learn-to-skate program. Skaters earn badges/ribbons while they focus on 3 fundamental areas organized in 6 stages of learning🡪Agility, Balance, and Control.  Music, warm-up exercises, group lessons, challenge zone, fast track, and cool down periods provide an exciting and fun program. Must be 5 years old by program start OR have passed the Pre-CanSkate Program.

The Advanced CanSkate Program is for those skaters  wanting to continue working on their CanSkate Badges in a more challenging environment.  Must have minimum of 1 - Stage 3 Ribbon.  Skaters will move into this program upon approval of the Head Coach. 

CANSKATE EQUIPMENT, RULES, AND GUIDELINES

• CSA Approved Hockey Helmets are MANDATORY. No Exceptions. Bicycle and ski helmets are not permitted.

• Dress in layers, no jeans or scarves.  

• Must wear mitts or gloves.  Nylon material is best.  Wool sticks to the ice.

• No food, gum, or sugar drinks permitted on the ice.

• For the safety, productivity and enjoyment of all, un-sportsmanlike behavior or undesirable language will not be tolerated.

• Skaters are expected to stay with their assigned group at all times unless given permission from a Club Coach to leave group.

• For Safety, Skaters must notify a Coach before leaving the ice for any reason.

• Parents are asked to observe CanSkate Sessions from the bleachers or the Lobby. Parents must stay in the rink facility during this session or have someone in care of your child. Please notify an executive member or the Coach if someone else will be responsible for your child.