LEARN-TO-SKATE
Appropriate Attire and Equipment
SKATES
Skaters who are in Pre-CanSkate, CanSkate or Adult-CanSkate may use hockey or figure skates.
We advise skate boots with laces, not moulded plastic skates with buckles.
HELMET
All skaters are required to have a CSA approved ice skating helmet. This means the helmet MUST have the red/blue CSA sticker on it to be considered valid.
CLOTHING
Please dress your skater in warm layers without being too bulky.
Snow pants are a great option to help keep warm and dry.
Please also remember mitts/gloves are required.
Equipment does make a difference!
Recommended stores to purchase and sharpen skates:
United Cycle, 7620 Gateway Blvd. NW / 780.433.1181
Professional Skate Service, 9212 – 51 Ave / 780.438.9059
For sharpening only:
Bladz, Clareview Arena
The skaters will learn fundamental skills in a group format by using games and other fun activities. Upon mastering the skills in our Pre CanSkate program, skaters will be ready to move into our CanSkate program.
No previous skating experience required.
This is a 30 minute class.
This program is for skaters ages 5-15 years old.
The skaters will learn fundamental skills of skating in a group format using circuits. The CanSkate program will prepare skaters for recreational skating, hockey, ringuette and/or figure skating.
No previous skating experience is required, however if your skater is 5 years of age with no skating experience, Pre CanSkate may be a better option.
This is a 45 minute class.