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CANSKATE PROGRAM (Ages 4–12)

What is CanSkate?

CanSkate is a nationally certified dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation, and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long-term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

Ages:
CanSkate: 4–12 years old

For more information, please contact registrar@skatelangley.com.

For more information on CanSkate levels, please visit: Skate Canada’s CanSkate Program

CSA Certified Helmet Sticker

What skills will you learn?

A complete series of balance, control, and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating, figure skating, and general recreational skating.

CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster.

Program Requirements

CSA-approved Helmets are mandatory for skaters. Rental skates and helmets are not available during our sessions—you must bring your own equipment. A parent must be present while skaters participate in Club sessions.

Prerequisites

This is a learn-to-skate program. There are no prerequisites.

Equipment and Care

Skates

The most important piece of equipment for a beginner or experienced skater is their skates. Most department and sports stores sell a variety of skates for beginner levels only.

For proper fitting skates:

  • Ensure that the space at the back of the heel is no more than a pencil width.
  • Skates should fit snugly around the ankle and heel with some room for movement of the toes.
  • There should be no looseness or creases in the boot.
  • The tongue should be well padded and wide enough to cover the front of the ankle and stay in place.
  • Laces should be loose over the toe and front of the foot, while snug over the ankle and instep.
  • Walk around in the skates off the ice; they should feel comfortable.

(See Picture Below for proper fitting skates)

Nearby Figure Skating Stores:

Skate Care

  • Always wipe your blades completely dry after skating.
  • Never leave your skate guards (hard guards) on your skates for any length of time.
  • Protect your blades from each other with a towel or soft covers when carried in your skate bag.
  • Don’t leave your skates in your bag overnight. They need time to dry out properly.
  • Re-sharpen your skates after approximately 24–30 hours of skating time.

It is important that skates are sharp and well cared for. All skaters are required to wear skate guards.

Clothing/Attire

  • All skaters need to wear warm but tight-fitting clothing. Dress in layers.
  • Pre-CanSkaters may wear snow suits.
  • No jeans should be worn by any skater at any level.
  • No scarves.
  • All CanSkaters are required to wear gloves or mittens.

Helmet Policy

A CSA-approved hockey helmet must be worn for all CanSkaters in the CanSkate program. Skaters who have successfully passed the entire Level 4 of the CanSkate program may request an exemption.