Pre-CanSkate is offered to our youngest skaters who are 3 – 5 years old and are new to skating.  This program introduces a variety of fundamental movements, it teaches children the basics of how to get up when they fall down, how to move forward, basic backward movement, and how to stop. All lessons are done in group format, so children must be somewhat independent and not require one-to-one supervision.  

We incorporate more games and props to help making learning to skate FUN!

What do you need to participate?

All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. 

CanSkate is a 45 minute program for beginners ages 3+ as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus is for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or recreational skating.  It teaches basic skating skills and fundamental movements such as how to go forward, go backward, stop, turn, spin and jump. The program emphasizes fun and continuous movement.  It is taught in a group lesson format and skaters are rewarded with official badges as they progress through the stages. 

CanSkate offers the best curriculum in Canada. Our flagship learn-to-skate program has taught millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice.

Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program. Offered at clubs and skating schools across Canada and delivered by NCCP coaches, CanSkate will help you realize your skating goals.

What do you need to participate?

All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. 

Our Advanced Canskate program is designed for those who have passed Canskate Stage 3 who wish to pursue figure skating or who wish to continue working on the higher level Canskate badges.  

The Advanced Canskate sessions are 45 minutes long and include a group lesson for the 45 minutes with a smaller coach:skater ratio than what is available on Canskate. 

Advanced CanSkate is a bridging program for CanSkaters who are working towards the STARSkate program. Skaters who are working on CanSkate Stages 4-6 and beginning STAR 1 are eligible for the Advanced CanSkate program. 

Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!

STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating.  This program teaches figure skating skills in a group and one on one with a coach in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives.   Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. =

STAR 1-5

The STAR 1-5 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada, targeting athletes looking for a future in the sport. Taught by Skate Canada NCCP coaches, the program introduces participants to the basic figure skating elements to create the foundation for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

All skaters in this program must have passed CanSkate Stage 6 or equivalent. Skaters may be any age. Adaptive skaters who have the required skating ability welcome.

STAR 6- GOLD

STAR 6- Gold is an assessment and event structure for skaters who completed the STAR 1-5 Program. This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-5 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.

DISCIPLINES

Figure skating has four disciplines that lead to a high performance pathway.

Singles: Single skating is a term used to describe the discipline of freeskate. Generally, this is the most recognized form of figure skating.

Pairs: Pair skating involves two individuals skating as a unit performing freeskating moves. Pair skating also includes lifts, death spirals and throws.

Ice Dance: Inspired by ballroom dancing, this discipline incorporates musicality, performances and athletisim to all your favourite rhythms.

Synchronized: Synchronized skating, or “synchro” is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers. The objective is for the team to perform as one unit executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels and intersections in unison to the music, while demonstrating quality edges, power and flow. Synchronized Skating categories  accommodate skaters at any age and skill level.