Skating Lessons

Learn more about our Winter 2023 Session registration dates.

Preschool Learn to Skate and Discover Skate lessons

Lessons are by general age and level. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are for ages 3-5. Discover Skate lessons are for ages 6 years and up. Levels for Preschool and Discover Skate are from Star 1 to Star 4. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are also broken down by parented (A) and un-parented (B) classes.

Download the Activity Guide and Schedules (pdf)

Please note that all adults attending the parented (A) skating lessons must also be wearing skates, helmets and gloves.

Star level descriptions

There are 4 Star levels.

Star 1 (Beginners)

Balance on two feet
Falling down, getting up
March on the spot
Walking and jumping
Forward glide
Stopping

Star 2

Must be able to do all Star 1 skills
Skate backwards
Forward and backwards glides
Turnings
Snowplow stop
Crossovers

Star 3

Must be able to do all Star 2 skills
Forward slalom
Backward glide
Jumping
Front glide on curve
Forward circle thrusts on curve
Crossover in figure eight

Star 4

Must be able to do all Star 3 skills
Backward jumps
Back glide on curve
Backward slalom
One foot spins
Backward circle thrusts
Backward crossovers

Private and semi-private lesson

Lessons for any age in a 1 on 1 or 1 to 2-3 ratio.

Low ratio skate lessons

We are currently not able to offer low ratio classes. We hope to bring them back in future sessions. Lesson for any age in a 1 to 2 ratio.

Power skating

Please note that due to ice availability there will not be any Summer 2023 Learn-to-Skate. We will be offering August Power Skating classes.

Improve speed, balance, stopping, stride, and posture. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance level options. This is not a learn to skate program. Full hockey gear is required. Sticks and helmets are mandatory.

Learn about the prerequisite for each power skating level below.

Beginner (ages 6 to 9)

Up to U9 (Under 9) level hockey players.

Intermediate

Ages 9 to 12
Have completed two sessions of Beginner.

Advanced

Ages 12+ or Power Skating Instructor approval.

Adult skate lessons

Not currently offered in the Summer session. Please check back for updates.

Adult skating lessons for anyone 16 years and up to learn basic skating skills and improves confidence on the ice.

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