Child Learn to
Skate Academy

All Learn to Skate Programs are a progressive series of 5 levels.

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GROUPS AND RATIOS ARE SET BASED ON COACH'S DISCRETION. HST NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES.

SPRING SEASON

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1

Primary Fundamentals

This program is customized for beginner skaters with little or no experience on the ice. Skaters will learn how to fall down and stand up with good balance and posture, skate forwards with a good understanding of a push and glide sequence.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Apr. 6 - Jun. 1, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 20, Apr. 27 and May 11

$399.00

10:15 AM

SUNDAYS
Apr. 7 - Jun. 2, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 21, Apr. 28 and May 12

$399.00

10:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS
Apr. 17 - May 22, 2024

$399.00

5:15 PM

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2

Fundamentals and Foundations

This program is customized for skaters with little experience on the ice. Skaters should be able to skate forwards using a push and glide sequence, and march backwards. Skaters will be introduced to one-foot glides, begin understanding the concept of edges, stops and sculling.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Apr. 6 - Jun. 1, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 20, Apr. 27 and May 11

$399.00

10:15 AM

SUNDAYS
Apr. 7 - Jun. 2, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 21, Apr. 28 and May 12

$399.00

10:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS
Apr. 17 - May 22, 2024

$399.00

5:15 PM

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3

Strengthening Foundations

This program is suited for experienced skaters who are able to skate backwards, confidently stop, and glide on one foot confidently with balance and posture. Edge work and backwards skating will be the main focus of this level, including, forward one foot inside and outside edges, begin understanding the concept of backward edges, and backwards sculling.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Apr. 6 - Jun. 1, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 20, Apr. 27 and May 11

$399.00

10:15 AM

SUNDAYS
Apr. 7 - Jun. 2, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 21, Apr. 28 and May 12

$399.00

10:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS
Apr. 17 - May 22, 2024

$399.00

5:15 PM

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4

Mastering Foundations

This level is customized for skilled skaters. Skills worked on will be edge work both forwards & backwards, development of crossovers, slaloms, and turns.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Apr. 6 - Jun. 1, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 20, Apr. 27 and May 11

$399.00

10:15 AM

SUNDAYS
Apr. 7 - Jun. 2, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 21, Apr. 28 and May 12

$399.00

10:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS
Apr. 17 - May 22, 2024

$399.00

5:15 PM

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5

Fundamentals & Foundations Mastered

This level is designed for advanced skaters who would like to take their skills to the next level. Skills worked on will be advanced edge work both forwards & backwards, development of backward crossovers, hockey stops and one foot turns.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Apr. 6 - Jun. 1, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 20, Apr. 27 and May 11

$399.00

10:15 AM

SUNDAYS
Apr. 7 - Jun. 2, 2024

* Exclusion Apr. 21, Apr. 28 and May 12

$399.00

10:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS
Apr. 17 - May 22, 2024

$399.00

5:15 PM

WINTER SEASON

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1

Primary Fundamentals

This program is customized for beginner skaters with little or no experience on the ice. Skaters will learn how to fall down and stand up with good balance and posture, skate forwards with a good understanding of a push and glide sequence.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Jan. 20 - Mar. 30, 2024
$595 + HST

3:15 PM

SUNDAYS
Jan. 21 - Mar. 31, 2024
$595 + HST

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS
Jan. 24 - Mar. 27, 2024
$595 + HST

5:30 PM

Ice Dreams Fundamentals and Foundations image

2

Fundamentals and Foundations

This program is customized for skaters with little experience on the ice. Skaters should be able to skate forwards using a push and glide sequence, and march backwards. Skaters will be introduced to one-foot glides, begin understanding the concept of edges, stops and sculling.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Jan. 20 - Mar. 30, 2024
$595 + HST

3:15 PM

SUNDAYS
Jan. 21 - Mar. 31, 2024
$595 + HST

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS
Jan. 24 - Mar. 27, 2024
$595 + HST

5:30 PM

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3

Strengthening Foundations

This program is suited for experienced skaters who are able to skate backwards, confidently stop, and glide on one foot confidently with balance and posture. Edge work and backwards skating will be the main focus of this level, including, forward one foot inside and outside edges, begin understanding the concept of backward edges, and backwards sculling.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Jan. 20 - Mar. 30, 2024
$595 + HST

3:15 PM

SUNDAYS
Jan. 21 - Mar. 31, 2024
$595 + HST

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS
Jan. 24 - Mar. 27, 2024
$595 + HST

5:30 PM

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4

Mastering Foundations

This level is customized for skilled skaters. Skills worked on will be edge work both forwards & backwards, development of crossovers, slaloms, and turns.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Jan. 20 - Mar. 30, 2024
$595 + HST

3:15 PM

SUNDAYS
Jan. 21 - Mar. 31, 2024
$595 + HST

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS
Jan. 24 - Mar. 27, 2024
$595 + HST

5:30 PM

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5

Fundamentals & Foundations Mastered

This level is designed for advanced skaters who would like to take their skills to the next level. Skills worked on will be advanced edge work both forwards & backwards, development of backward crossovers, hockey stops and one foot turns.

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AGES
4 - 6

TIME
1 Hour

SATURDAYS
Jan. 20 - Mar. 30, 2024
$595 + HST

3:15 PM

SUNDAYS
Jan. 21 - Mar. 31, 2024
$595 + HST

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS
Jan. 24 - Mar. 27, 2024
$595 + HST

5:30 PM

SUMMER SEASON

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WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING ENROLMENT FOR THE SUMMER SEASON.
SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE.

FALL SEASON

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WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING ENROLMENT FOR THE FALL SEASON.
SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE.

Dates and times are subject to change based on availability.
Skaters are grouped according to level first and then by age.

Equipment Requirements

  • CSA-approved helmets are mandatory and face cage is optional.
  • Hockey or figure skates that lace up (plastic skates with buckles do not provide the proper support).
  • Blades should be single blade not double.
  • It is very difficult to learn to skate on dull blades. All newly purchased skates must be sharpened.
  • Waterproof gloves and layered up in clothing that is warm, dark and waterproof.
  • Bicycle or ski helmets are not permitted.