Learn to Skate

Ages 2.5 to 3.5 years

• 15 min - Individual instruction
• Familiarizes skater to wearing helmet & skates on “slippery” surface
• Skills include balance, comfort in falling, marching
• Child develops stability as the only skate aide used is that of the instructor
• Skater advances once marching without support is maintained
• Guardians do not come on ice & can watch from ice level

Ages 3 years & up

This program is for children who live with special abilities (ie: neurodivergence, cognitive conditions)

• Individual instruction
• Time is based on the individual need(s) of skater and ranges from 15min – 30min
• Familiarizes skater to wearing helmet & skates on “slippery” surface
• Skills learned are balance, comfort falling, increased time on ice, marching independently, following instructions
• The goal of this program is to integrate the child into group beginner classes with the support of their personal coach
• Guardians do not come on ice & can watch from ice level

Ages 4 – 12

• 25 min with 5 skaters to 1 coach
• Use games / activities to develop skating skills like gliding, stopping, turning, jumping
• Skater advances once skills are met for level 2

Ages 5 & up

• 50 min with 8 skaters to 1 coach
• Skills progress with edge work & speed as skill levels for power stopping, turning, jumping and balance increase

Ages 5 & up

• Skater must be working on a level 3 or higher
• 50 min with 8 skaters to 1 coach
• Focus is on stride, edges, balance & speed
• On some occasions this program may be mixed with the hockey program

Ages 10+

• This program develops familiarity & confidence on ice
• 25 min or 50 min with 8 skaters to 1 coach
• Skills include, stopping, gliding, turning & advances with the individual development of participants
• Helmets must be worn & ‘hockey’ face shields are encouraged