CanSkate

CanSkate offers the best curriculum in Canada. Our flagship learn-to-skate program has taught millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice.

The CanSkate program is geared to beginners of all ages…children, adults, newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability (AWAD). Whether you are looking to improve basic skating skills for figure skating,  hockey, ringette or speed skating, or  wish to skate for recreation, fitness or fun, CanSkate will get you there.

Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program. Offered at clubs and skating schools across Canada and delivered by NCCP coaches, CanSkate will help you realize your skating goals.

Participants earn badges in this program as they learn fundamental skating skills. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada skating programs. Participants are taught in group lesson format by certified CanSkate coach(s) and carefully trained program assistants (PA). One of the key delivery standards of the CanSkate program is to ensure that participants are moving 90% of their time on the ice.

Requirements

1. Certified CSA approved helmet- no bike helmets
2. Gloves
3. Warm comfortable clothing. Do not overdress, bulky clothing makes it difficult for coaches to assess body movement. 
4. Proper Skates- SEE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING FOR MORE INFORMATION
5. Really Big Smile!