PRE-CANSKATE & Parent and Tot

PARENT & TOT (generally ages 2-4)
Required Experience: None for the child; adult MUST be able to skate and assist their skater
This session provides an opportunity to enjoy teaching your own child to skate with the help of a professional coach on ice providing guidance and encouragement. Parent or helper must be 18 years or older, able to skate, and has to be registered with Skate Canada and pay the Skate Canada fee. Skaters on this session will not participate in the year end Ice Show. Properly fitted CSA approved hockey helmets are required.
PRE-CANSKATE (generally ages 3-4, age 5-8 with no prior experience)
Required Experience: None
Children are taught through circuits, games and following others, to fall down, get up and enjoy their skating experience. Professional Coaches will supervise this program with the help of qualified Program Assistants. No parents or siblings are allowed on the ice. Properly fitted CSA approved hockey helmets are required.
ADULT / TEEN RETURN TO SKATE
Required Experience: Prior skating/ability to be self sufficient on the ice
We are offering a chance for teens/adults to get back on the ice in a supervised session. Skaters must have prior skating experience and be self-sufficient on the ice. NOTE: No lessons are provided in this session, however club coaches and/or PAs may help guide skaters and offer tips and suggestions. Professional Coaches will supervise this program with the help of qualified Program Assistants. Properly fitted CSA approved hockey helmets are required.
WHAT SKATERS NEED / GOOD TO KNOW…
HELMETS
- CSA approved hockey helmets are MANDATORY for ALL skaters registered in the Parent and Tot, Pre-Canskate, CanSkate and Starskate programs who have not completed Canskate Stage 5
- The fit should be snug and the strap in good working order with placement under the chin
- NO BIKE HELMETS OR SNOWBOARDING/OTHER HELMETS ARE PERMITTED
CLOTHING
- All skaters must come dressed in warm clothing that allows sufficient mobility so as not to impede the skater’s motion. Snow pants are not recommended as they make it quite difficult for little skaters to get back up should they fall and tend to greatly restrict movement. As an alternative, rain pants are a great way to help little skaters stay dry. We recommend layers to stay warm.
- Warm gloves/mittens should be worn. Consider keeping a spare pair on hand to switch out should your skater’s gloves get wet from falls!!
SKATES
- ***Ensure your child’s skates fit properly. Skates should have a proper and snug fit and have solid ankle support. Skates that are either too big or too small can cause the skater’s feet to become painful while skating and pose an injury risk. It is not advisable to use a size that “they can grow into” as this will hinder their performance as well as pose risk of ankle injury. If you have questions on the fit of your child’s skates, please ask any of our club coaches.
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