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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

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

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:

  • Skater’s Edge in Coquitlam (604-521-5550)
  • Leading Edge/Cyclone Taylor in Vancouver (604-264-9261)

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.