The Preschool and Canskate programs are a “learn-to-skate” program for beginners of all ages whether they are recreational skaters, sport skaters (hockey or ringette), or future test skaters. Basic skating fundamentals such as forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, jumping and the four basic edges are introduced in a group lesson format. Preschool lessons are 30 minutes in duration with a “Skate Canada Certified Professional Coach” (ratio 10:1). Canskate lessons are 45 minutes in duration which includes warm-up and warm-down, lessons with “Skate Canada Certified Professional Coaches” (ratio 10:1) and supervised practice with a program assistant. It is recommended that Skaters register for 2 lessons per week. Canskaters are assessed by their coach on a day to day basis and badges are earned as the skills at each level are performed at the desired performance levels. There are 7 colourful badges and skaters work toward each level at their own pace. There is a $2.00 charge for lost badges. Helmets are mandatory and all skaters must have their own skates. Rental skates are not available during any of our sessions. Please see “ Dates to Remember " under " Club Information " for start and end dates.

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Junior Development is designed for skaters who have had a year or two of Canskate, wish to be more challenged, but are not ready for the commitment of private lessons. The skaters are professionally coached on elements learned through private skating such as footwork, dance, stroking and freeskate for the entire hour on the ice, but in a group format. The coach-to-skater ratio is 8-12 skaters per coach. There are 19 badges that are given to skaters as they are earned. There is a $2.00 charge for lost badges. Please see " Club Information " for start and end dates.