Parent & Tot Into CanSkate

Tuesdays - 4:05pm - 4:50pm (45 minute class)

Parent & Tot Into CanSkate is a program for those who are not quite yet ready for the CanSkate Program.

Weeks 1 - 5: We will begin with one parent/guardian out on the ice with their child while lessons are directed by our NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.

Weeks 6 - 11: Parents will come off the ice and our NCCP-trained professional coaches, and trained program assistants, will continue teaching using modified CanSkate program lesson plans - getting them ready to move up into our official CanSkate program!

CSA-approved hockey helmet must be worn by both skater and parent/guardian.

CanSkate 

Tuesdays - 5:00pm - 5:45pm • Wednesdays - 6:10pm - 6:55pm • Saturdays - 11:10am - 11:55am (45 minute classes)

CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

For beginners ages 3 and up, as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus be for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun.

NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.

What You'll Learn - A complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as general recreational skating. CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster.

What To Expect - Action, movement and fun! Lessons are given in a group format. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.

What do you need to participate - All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. Dress in layers – it will get warm!

CanSkate Element Descriptions & Requirements / Awards

Please click the links below to learn more about CanSkate Element Descriptions & Requirements and CanSkate Awards - what ribbons / badges are awarded at each level.

CS_ElementsDescriptions.pdf

CS_Awards.pdf