Suitable for skaters age 3+ with little or no skating experience. Skaters must be at least 3 years of age by September 1 of each given season.
PreCanSkate is a 30-minute program and is a component of the CanSkate program and focuses on the skills needed to move safely and effectively across the ice. No previous skating experience is required. *Parents/Guardians do not go on the ice with skaters*
Skaters are assessed on their first session and grouped by ability. Skaters that can stand and move on their own will begin working on the CanSkate badges.
Lessons are taught in a group format by our NCCP Skate Canada Professional Coaches together with volunteer Program Assistants. Our coach to skater ratio is 1:10. Visual aids, props, toys and music are incorporated into our sessions to motivate skaters. Once a skater has completed Stage 1, they may move into our CanSkate program to complete stages 2-4. Skaters may move up at the 10-week mark of each season or on coach recommendation.
All participants must provide their own skates, CSA approved helmets, and gloves.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PRECANSKATE
PRECANSKATE PROGRESS REPORT
SESSION STRUCTURE
- Warm Up w/ club coach or club program assistant
- Lesson Time
- Cool Down w/ club coach or club program assistant
- Home Time
ATTIRE
All skaters must wear a CSA approved helmet-bike helmets & ski helmets are not permitted.
Face masks are not required, but are highly recommended for skaters at the PreCanSkate level.
Helmets must be worn until skaters have passed Stage 5 of the CanSkate program.
Mittens, light splash pants or snow pants, and layers with a warm sweater or jacket are suggested.
SKATES
Skates may choose to wear hockey skates or figure skates (new or used)
Skates with laces are recommended. If you buy a new pair of skates, please have them sharpened before your skaters first session as they do not come pre-sharpened.
Avoid the plastic "ski boot" type skate, as the buckles tend to pop open when skaters fall, and they do not allow for the bending of ankles needed for developing power and speed.
Skates should fit properly. There should be enough room for skaters to move their toes but not enough room for their heel to slide. Skates must provide strong ankle support. If the boot is too flexible, the skaters ankles will "cave in" making being on the ice extremely difficult.
If you have any questions, please email us!
Programming Questions: scocanskate@gmail.com
Registration Questions: scoregistrar@gmail.com
