Pre-CanSkate (Ages 3-5)  Wednesdays 4:15-4:45 p.m.

*this session is capped at 20 skaters but a wait list will be kept; as skaters progress and demonstrate required skills, some will move up to the next session (CanSkate 2) so spots will become available to those on the wait list and they will be contacted by email. 

• This program is a half-hour group lesson designed for children ages 3-5  who have no or very little skating ability.
•  Pre-CanSkate is the starting point where skaters advance to the CanSkate program. Basic skills such as skating forward, backwards, turning, jumping and stopping will be taught in small groups with a low instructor to skater ratio.
•  A professional coach, trained program assistants & PA helpers will be on the ice during the entire session. Skaters will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Age appropriate toys, other props and visual aids may be used during the lessons.
• Circuits and trails will be drawn on the ice for skaters to learn and practice their skills.

• The CanSkate program consists of on-ice activities.
• Skaters are moving and learning using stations and following circuits to practice skills; the use of teaching aids and music is incorporated as is the use of activities and games selected according to age groups.
• A professional coach and program assistants (PAs) will be on the ice the entire session.
• Assessment of skaters will be on an on-going basis rather than having set assessment days. Skaters will progress at their own speed, achieving ribbons and badges for each level before advancing to the next stage.