Canskate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program,designed for beginners of all ages. When you sign upfor CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun,participation and basic skill development. You will earn badgesand other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants.
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Canskaters need helmet, gloves/mittens ,layered clothes not tight fitting for movement, and well supporting skates.
Parents, please remain in the building during your childs lesson.
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Pre-PowerSkate is an introductory program is for future hockey players geared to children approximately 4-6 years of age, who can stand up on skates and move forward (shuffle, walk or glide) who may not be ready forCanPowerSkate Level 1. It is designed to teach basic skating skills and technique in a power skating specific environment. A progressive format is presented in 3 levels; A, B, and C. Focus is on the basic fundamentals including balance skills forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. Awards are given to encourage participation and motivate skaters. |
Pre-Power Skaters need full hockey equipment: shin pads, cup, hockey pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, neck guard, helmet, hockey gloves. (No sticks yet, not quite ready for them) Focus is on skating, both forward and backwards with equipment on.
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PowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional program geared to hockey and ringuette skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills. The program focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. Power Skate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringuette teams. Its unique skill awardprogram provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve. |
Powerskaters need full hockey equipment: shin pads, cup, hockey pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, neck guard, helmet, hockey gloves and stick. |
StarSkate 1 is for skaters who have passed at least the 5th CanSkate level and wish to learn to figure skate who have not passed any complete Preliminary level test. Private lesson are highly recommended. To obtain a private coach for you or your child see Coleen Matheson for a list of coaches. |
StarSkate requires proper skating attire, "No Jeans" |
StarSkate 2 consists of the following levels in dance, skating skills and freeskating; Preliminary, Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Junior Silver, Senior Silver, Gold and Interpretive Freeskate levels; Introductory, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Skaters must have passed at least one complete Preliminary test for this session. A private coach is a must. If you don’t have a coach see Coleen Matheson and she will arrange foryou to have one. |
StarSkate requires proper skating attire, "No Jeans" |
Both StarSkate programs welcome skaters of all ages who meet the requirements. Warm up sweaters and/or jackets are a good idea as everyone feels cold when first stepping in to our rink. One size fits all gloves are the best for freedom of movement while keeping hands warm.
Competitive skaters may sign up for open sessions.
Call Coleen Matheson at 519-982-8292 or see her at the rink. |
Club Tecumseh has organized the Starskate curriculum into the following structure..
10 min Stroking and skislls.
15 min. individual work - and oppertuunity to practice
15 min private session
10 min groop lesson, cool down period |
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