P r e - C a n S k a t e
Learn
to skate for children 3-5 years old
C a n S k a te
The
basic learn to skate programme for children 5 years and up,
leading progressively to more advanced skills.
T e e n - C a n S k a te
The
basic learn to skate programme,
leading progressively to more advanced skills; for ages 11-17.
C a n P o w e r S k a t e
Learn
to skate with an emphasis on skating skills that can be applied to hockey,
ages 4 and
up.
S t a r s k a t e - C o m p e t i t i v e
For
the more advanced skater after progressing through CanSkate.
A d u l t - C a n S k a t e
A
skating programme designed for those aged 17 to 70 -
beginners to more advanced skaters.
A d v a n c e d - A d u l t
A
skating programme for advanced skaters over 17.
S y n c h r o
In 2005-06 we ran adult, junior, novice, pre-juvenile and CanSkate
teams.
P r e - J u n i o r
A programme for advanced CanSkate children who would benefit from the
opportunity to develop in a less structured setting with supervision
from a professional coach; and for those who are considering moving into the STARSkate programme.
A Navigator's Guide To Skate Canada's Starskate and Competitive Programs
So you want to learn how to skate? Skate Canada's skating programs are the ones for you!
Skaters can begin in the Skate Canada system through two ways: register for Skate Canada's learn-to-skate CanSkate program, or if basic skills have already been mastered, skaters can head directly to the Skate Canada Starskate or Competitive Programs.
In the CanSkate program, skaters learn basic skills such as starting and stopping, turning, spinning and jumping. In the Starskate Program, skaters can choose one or more of the following disciplines: Skating Skills, Free Skating, Ice Dancing, and/or Artistic Skating. in each of these four areas, there are a series of skills that are acquired. Skaters can compete in interclub or invitational competitions as part of the Starskate Program.
From either CanSkate or the Starskate Program, skaters can move to the Skate Canada Competitive Program. The Competitive Program offers opportunities for skaters to compete in a variety of competitions from the club or regional level to the national and international level. Skaters can compete in singles, pairs, dance or synchro events at levels ranging from juvenile to adult.