JUNIOR ACADEMY PROGRAM
(Ages 4 – 8)
Langley Skating Club’s Junior Academy Program is an invitation-only, figure skating program. Invitation is based on a Skating Director’s assessment of competent skating skills and a positive work ethic, typically through the CanSkate Program.
LSC’s Junior Academy Program requires skaters to train a minimum of two days / per week. Junior and Open sessions can be used to supplement more training time (must be approved by a Skating Director).
Langley Skating Club’s Junior Academy Program offers a Team Coaching environment and 100% coach-directed time. Skaters learn the basics for each discipline in figure skating; Freeskate, Skills, Dance, Artistic, and Synchro. Skaters engage in off-ice classes, which include but are not limited to; flexibility training, cardiovascular training, and jumping technique.
Equipment:
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Long hair must be neatly tied back or in a bun.
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Skating dress, skating skirt, or stretchy clothing. Jeans and sweaters with hoods are not permitted.
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Figure skates (preferably professionally fitted figure skates). Nearby Figure Skating Shops include Skaters Edge in Coquitlam (604-521-5550) and Cyclone Taylor in Vancouver (604-264- 9261). See links below:
