PRECANSKATE

Is a modified CanSkate program designed to introduce skaters the 8 basics skating skills required to ready them for the CanSkate.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE THAT:

• NEVER SKATED BEFORE
• REQUIRE ASSISTANCE (by program assistants intermittently)
• UNABLE TO SKATE WIDTH OF ICE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE
• ARE UNABLE TO GET UP ON THEIR OWN
• ARE INTERESTED IN CANSKATE 
• ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A HOCKEY PLAYER
• ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FIGURE SKATER
• CAN TOLERATE SKATING FOR 50 MINUTES

This program is designed to introduce skaters if any age to the basics of balance, control and agility skating skills with the assistance of a family member. The family member registering with the child must be at least 18 years of age and complete the separate parent registration. Our goal is to introduce new & young skaters to the sport of skating in a fun and safe atmosphere, while helping them develop the confidence & 8 basic skills required to ready them for the CanSkate program.

Our goal is to introduce skaters to the sport of skating in a fun and safe atmosphere, while helping them acquire the skills and confidence to skate and progress at their own pace. Skaters at this level will be moved up to CanSkate as soon as they are ready (additional fees will apply in this circumstance).

PRECANSKATE with PARENT 

The Parent PreCanSkate group is a modified PreCanSkate group, for young skaters who require family support on the ice. 

*Once skaters are able to skate independently (determined by the coach) then they may move up to the PreCanskate or CanSkate program.

Who should join the PreCanSkate Parent Group:

• Children who have never skated before
• Children age 2 to 6 who require family assistance on ice

I am a parent/guardian and I am unable to skate or do not want to participate,  what are my options?

- Any family member can complete the parent registration and participate as long as they are at least 16 years of age and are able to skate. 

- There are no program registration fees for the parent participant registering, although there will be a $58.65 fee for each parent registration as per the Mandatory Skate Canada Membership requirements.

- If a family member does not want to join the skater, they can join PreCanSkate with intermittent program assistant support. If a 50 min session will be too much for your child, they may be able to stay with the Parent PreCanSkate Group (30 minutes), depending on group sizes, with intermittent program assistant support.