CANSKATE 

CanSkate is the Skate Canada flagship learn-to-skate program. It provides kids with the best foundation for figure skating and hockey and introduces a healthy, lifelong activity at an early age.  CanSkate promotes fun, fitness and participation.  

The CanSkate program teaches fundamental skating skills like skating forwards, backwards, how to stop, turn, spin and jump. The skills are taught and emphasized through fun activities and continuous movement in small groups. Skills are assessed frequently, and there are many incentives available to reward participation. Badges are also awarded at each level. CanSkate graduates can progress on to other Skate Canada programs. Instruction is on a group basis and taught by a Skate Canada NCCP Coach and assisted by trained CanSkate Program Assistants to ensure a good coach to skater ratio.

All skaters must have a CSA approved ice-skating helmet. Bike helmets are not acceptable.

 A parent or guardian must remain in the seating area of the arena for the duration of each session.

 Parents are not permitted on the ice with their children and no hockey equipment is allowed on the ice. Skaters should be dressed warmly but not in clothing that is restrictive.