CanPowerSkate Novice: Players born in 2008-2011 Novice/Atom with novice skating skills.

CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.

CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without the use of the boards. For safety reasons, participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved. The coach to skater ratio is 1:10.

NOTE: All CanPowerSkate Participants Must Wear Full Gear including a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet

CanPowerSkate Junior: Players born in 2008 and older or Atom and above with advanced skating skills.

CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.

CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without the use of the boards. For safety reasons, participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved. The coach to skater ratio is 1:10.

NOTE: All CanPowerSkate Participants Must Wear Full Gear including a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet

 ***PRICE INCLUDES $30.00 REFUNDABLE VOLUNTEER LEVY AFTER COMPLETION OF REQUIRED HOURS***

What is CanSkate?

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 centres on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

Who’s it for?

For beginners of all ages, children or adults, 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.

Who teaches it?

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

What will you 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.

Add Strength, agility and speed to your stride with tips from the Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan!  Perfect your technique with tips from the best!

Add Strength, agility and speed to your stride with tips from the Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan!  Perfect your technique with tips from the best!

CanPowerSkate Junior: Players born in 2008 and older or Atom and above with advanced skating skills.

CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.

CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without the use of the boards. For safety reasons, participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved. The coach to skater ratio is 1:10.

NOTE: All CanPowerSkate Participants Must Wear Full Gear including a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet

Come out and learn from the best!  This Skating Seminar will feature a one hour on-ice session with Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan, then a one hour off ice session with Pairs Skater- Elizabeth Putnam and then lastly a one hour combined on-ice Drama session with Elizabeth Putnam.  

Come out and learn from the best!  This Skating Seminar will feature a one hour on-ice session with Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan, then a one hour off ice session with Pairs Skater- Elizabeth Putnam and then lastly a one hour combined on-ice Drama session with Elizabeth Putnam.