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Skating Programs |
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KIDSKATE This is a basic learn to skate program that was developed by Skate Canada. Skaters are taught the basic movements of skating in a fun and safe atmosphere. This program is for skaters that are 3-4 years of age.
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CANSKATE The Canskate program follows the Skate Canada Canskate model which works to develop six fundamental skating moves: forward, backward, stop, turn, spin and jump. This program is designed in six stages of learning with an optional 7th stage for skaters wanting to continue into figure skating. Canskate is for skaters age 5 and up.
For 2009-10 brochure click here
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ICESTARS The Icestar Program is a place where skaters can start to delve deeper into their figure skating passion. Nor only do they continue to work towards completing their level 5-7 Canskate badges, the skaters also learn basic skating dances, movements and a variety of jumps and spins in a group setting. A professional Skate Canada NCCP certified coach is included in the cost of this program. Also included in the price is the development of the skaters first solo by the Club Coach.
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JUNIORS The Junior program is for skaters who want to begin private figure skating lessons. Skaters must hire their own professional Skate Canada coach. A list of coaches can be provided by a member of the executive.
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INTERMEDIATES The Intermediate program is for skaters who are currently working on their preliminary Freestyle and up. The skaters in this program must have spent time in the Junior Program. When not in lessons, these skaters will work on their own. All skaters must have their own private coach.
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SENIORS The Senior program is developed for those skaters who have passed their Junior Bronze Freestyle test and higher. No other skaters will be permitted on this ice. All skaters must have their own private coach.
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Starskaters and Competitive skaters train on shared ice at our club. Please see the general information link for a description of each group. |