What Makes CanSkate Different
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Proven Curriculum
Nationally tested, 90% movement-based, designed for fun and success.
Certified Coaches
NCCP-trained professionals,
assisted by program assistants.
Great
Start
Builds skills for figure skating, hockey,
and lifelong confidence.
Skate Canada
Programs Offered
Parent & Tot — Ages 3+
- Parents join their skaters on the ice in this instructional skating program
- Each skater is required to have a parent or guardian that must have competent skating abilities and must be able to assist the skater throughout the session
- The Parent & Tot session is 30min in length
Pre-CanSkate — Ages 3+
- Must have turned 3 at time of program start date
- Have little or no skating experience and are learning to stand, balance, and move
- The Pre-CanSkate session is a shorter duration (30min in length) than the regular CanSkate program, which is beneficial for this age group
CanSkate — Ages 5-16
- Must be turning 5 before end of the calendar year
- Skaters at this level may be brand new to the ice or have some prior experience
- The CanSkate session is 50min in length
Program |
Time |
fee |
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Parent & Tot |
Thursday 5:30pm – 6:00pm |
$205.50* |
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PreCanSkate |
Thursday 5:30PM – 6:00PM |
$142.50* |
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CanSkate |
Thursday 6:00PM – 6:50PM |
$185* |
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Parent & Tot |
Saturday 9:30am – 10:00AM |
$205.50* |
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PreCanSkate |
Saturday 9:30AM – 10:00AM |
$142.50* |
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CanSkate |
Saturday 10:00AM – 10:50AM |
$185* |
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PreCanSkate |
Saturday 10:50am – 11:20AM |
$142.50* |
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CanSkate |
Saturday 10:50AM – 10:50AM |
$185* |
*All skaters must be registered with Skate Canada prior to taking to the ice. Skate Canada Membership Fee and Administration Fees are in addition to the Program Fees.
Badges & Progress
CanSkate is divided into six levels called stages of learning, each with three fundamental areas of skating skills. The Fundamental Areas are Balance, Control, and Agility. The awards consist of three Fundamental area ribbons for each stage – six-stage badges. To receive a stage badge, skaters must achieve all Fundamental Area ribbons (Balance, Control and Agility) from the corresponding stage. The skill requirements for each Fundamental Area are indicated on the report card.
Stage 1
Getting started
Balance, control, and agility basics. Learning to stand, glide, and move safely on the ice
Stage 2
Building confidence
Skaters learn to glide farther, start stopping, and turn both directions.
Stage 3
Learning Control
Introduction to edges, crosscuts, and simple jumps.
Stage 4
Stronger Skills
Skaters refine forward and backward skating, crosscuts, and sprials.
Stage 5
Power
& Flow
Emphasis on speed, edges, and transitions between forward and backward skating.
Stage 6
Mastering Agility
Advanced balance, agility, and power to prepare for STARSkate or PowerSkate.
Common Questions
- All skaters up to Stage 5 inclusive MUST wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. A cage is recommended for all skaters. Bike, ski and skate/snowboarding helmets are NOT allowed.
- Warm Layers – splash pants over warm pants (no snowpants), a warm sweater and outer jacket (not too bulky)
- Mittens/gloves are needed on the ice. (Please no CHENILLE gloves)
- Elbow and Kneepads are not necessary
The most important piece of equipment; these are an investment in a skater’s career and require continual care to keep the skater safe.
Good skates should meet the following criteria:
- Fit properly, standing straight, ankles not bending inward our outward
- Have laces (no buckels or velcro)
- Avoid plastic skates
- Be sharpened (by a professional), blades dried off after each use and use soft guards to protect the blade in your bag when not in use.
- Keep toe picks on figure skates – do not grind them off.
All skaters must be registered with Skate Canada before taking to the ice. The annual membership fee is $62.70 for the 2025-2026 season in Ontario. Annual Skate Canada Membership and Insurance is valid from September 1 to August 31. This fee is 100% non-refundable.
Membership Benefits
- Become part of the skating family and a national recognized association with a strong history and an outstanding national and international reputation.
- Participation in the Member Accident insurance program as a reduced rate
- Access to Skate Canada Programs and program incentive materials
- Expertly developed and professional delivered Skate Canada Programs
- The opportunity to participate in interclub and invitational competitions
- Special member prices on merchandise from the on-line store
- Receive the option to purchase selected Skate Canada event tickets prior to the general public or at a discounted prices for members
- Opportunities to be recognized through a nationally standardized testing system for achieving specific figure skating skills
Skate Canada National Registrant Fee: $28.00
Sectional Portion (Ontario): $29.00
Safe Sport Fee: $5.00
Injury Benefit Fee: $0.70
Each participant will have an administration fee of $20 added to their invoice in addition to the Skate Canada Fee. This yearly fee is needed for the cost of items such as badges and ribbons, equipment (noodles, balls, cones) etc. The fee is also used for our board insurance, accounting fees, and any other additional costs we may incur. 100% of the program fees that are listed in the cost of registration only covers the cost of ice and coaching. This fee may change year over year due to fluctuating costs and possible sponsorships.
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