CanSkate

Learn to skate in our CanSkate program, designed for beginners of all ages (ages 3 and up). Our Pre-Canskate program is offered for children 2 and up. The focus of this program is fun, participation and basic skill development.

CanSkate Program

• Designed for beginners of all ages (ages 4 & up)
• Pre-CanSkate program offered for children 2 & up
• Focus on fun, participation and basic skill development
• Complete 6 badges of balance, control and agility skills
• Coaches make sessions active using visual aids and music to create a fun, stimulating and welcoming environment. 
• Report cards, ribbons and badges are received in the program as kids progress through the various stages.
• Typically twice a week, 45 minutes group lessons.

For more details on CanSkate, visit the Skate Canada page

The Gear

• Both fitted figure skates and hockey style skates are fine for CanSkate
• Leather, lace up skates are preferable to vinyl
• Molded plastic skates with velcro closures are not recommended
• CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for ALL CanSkaters
• Bike, Ski and other types of helmet are NOT acceptable.

Funding

• Jumpstart – Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We’re committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to skiing, and more. Learn more here.
• A4K – Changing the lives of underprivileged youth through sports. Learn more here.