JUNIOR PRESTAR suitable for skaters who have completed Stage 4 of the CanSkate program through a Skate Canada Club, have equivalent skating skills or on coach recommendation and are interested in pursuing figure skating as a sport.

This program is a bridge program between CanSkate & StarSkate. Skaters will work on completing Stage 5 & 6 of the CanSkate program, as well as start to learn some figure skating oriented skills. Many of the Stage 5 & 6 skills are carried through the Star 1-10 program. 

PRESTAR SKILLS

LESSON FORMAT

Lessons are taught in a group format. All lessons are included in your registration fees. 

SESSION FORMAT

Each session includes:

• 10-minute stroking session
• 30-minute group lesson (2x 15 minute lessons)
• 10-minutes independent skating time

PROGRESS REPORTS 

Progress reports will be given to skaters at the end of each session (Fall / Winter / Spring). Skaters may be invited to move up to Junior Star at each 10-week mark (Winter/Spring) if they have completed Stage 6. Our Program Coordinator will let you know if your skater is ready to move up.

SKATES

Figure skates must be worn in our PreStar program. It is important that skaters have good quality equipment. Better quality boots and blades will provide the needed support as your skater advances and it will help prevent injury. 

We highly recommend purchasing figure skates from one of the skate retailers listed below.

Skates should be sharpened every 30-40 hours of skating.

ATTIRE

Skaters should wear warm layers- we know the rink is cold!

Hair should be tied back and away from their face and consider a hat or headband. 

Mitts, leggings / athletic pants with tights underneath or a figure skating dress/skirt should be worn for females and warm layers for males. Loose fitting pants (sweatpants) and jeans will not be permitted.

Skaters should not wear JEANS, BAGGY CLOTHING, HOODIES

HELMETS 

CSA approved helmets must be worn until a skater completes Stage 5 of the CanSkate program as per Skate Canada. Parents will receive notification when their skater is ready to take off their helmet.

FIGURE SKATE RETAILERS

Figure Skating Boutique | 109 Doncaster Ave | Markham, ON | www.skatingboutique.com 

Edee's Place (new & used skates) | 1180 Wallace Ave N | Listowel, ON | www.edeesplace.com

Esta (locations in Richmond Hill & Burlington) | 1226 White Oaks Blvd | Oakville, ON | www.estacanada.ca 

Ice & Nice | 2445 Glenwood School Dr | Burlington, ON | www.iceandnice.ca