Langley Skating Club’s Junior Program is an invitation-only, figure skating program. Participants include Junior Academy Graduates and invited skaters above the age of eight. The invitation is based on a Skating Director’s assessment of competent skating skills and a positive work ethic, typically through the CanSkate and Junior Academy Programs.

Langley Skating Club’s Junior Program focuses on Skate Canada’s STAR 1 – 2 Program. Skaters within the Junior Program typically compete regionally and begin testing within the STARSkate program (tests and competitions are additional charges).

Langley Skating Club’s Junior Program offers a Team Coaching environment, with a combination of private lessons, semi-private lessons, development classes, and off-ice training.

Sessions Include:

• Freeskate Sessions – Development of jumps, spins, program components, and solo choreography (solo for STAR 2 and up).
• Dance Sessions – Development of skating technique, timing, accuracy, and musicality.
• Skills Sessions – Development of turns, power, control, and field movements.
• Open Sessions – Can train any of the above disciplines on open sessions.
• Development Sessions – Large group sessions with 100% coach-directed time, focusing on areas like power, artistry, edges, turns, jump technique, cardio, and field movements.
• Off-Ice Sessions – Development of strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and jump technique.

Additional Info:

It is highly recommended that Junior skaters skate on a combination of Freeskate sessions, Skills/Dance sessions, Development sessions, and engage in Off-Ice sessions to train their craft in a holistic manner. Contact a Skating Director for recommended sessions for your child’s personal development.

Suggested quantity and frequency of on-ice training for STAR 1 – 2 is two to four days per week and ideally 30 – 40 weeks/year (Skate Canada, STAR 1 – 5 Resource Guide, 2020).