PreCanSkate Program - that important 1st step!
The PreCanSkate program is our learn to skate entry program for 1st time skaters, age 4 yrs + with no on ice skating experience. Classes are 30 mins in length and teach skaters how to stand-up on their own, gain balance, move forward on the ice, move backwards and the beginning skills for on ice stops. Skaters will learn these skills in a fun environment which includes theme days, toys, on-ice games, bubbles and activities. When skaters have mastered all the PreCanSkate skills they are ready to graduate into the CanSkate program. All lessons are taught by Skate Canada certified professional coaches.
*Mandatory - PreCanSkate skaters require a CSA approved hockey helmet with a cage to protect face and chin in case of forward falls*
PreCanSkate program skills for completion are listed below - on the last day of class skaters will receive a report card indicating which skills have been achieved. When all 8 skills have been mastered skaters will graduate into CanSkate:
- Balance on 2 feet
- Fall down and get up
- Move forward
- Make snow
- Move backward
- March around the spot
- 2-foot twist on the spot
- Jump on the spot
Click here to register for PreCanSkate
Click here for skater equipment & clothing checklist
Click here for parent info/FAQ