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Welcome to the CanSkate Program! CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program developed by Skate Canada, the national governing body for figure skating in Canada. It is designed to teach skaters from ages 5 years and up the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport of skating, whether for recreation, fitness, or competition. CanSkate focuses on the development of fundamental movement skills such as balance, agility, and control, all while fostering a love for skating for both beginner and experienced skaters.

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Review the schedule to see if it works for you!

Cancellation dates listed at the bottom of the page. 

Family Discount: Register more than one skater in the same family and save 15% on the second skater’s program price.

Third or more skater and save 20% on the program price.

Discount is applied to the lowest priced program and cannot be applied to the Skate Canada Fee.

Fall 2026 Season

Full Season

Dates
Locations
Times
Monday (September 14, 2026-March 22, 2027)
Adie Knox Arena
7:10pm – 7:55pm
Tuesday (September 15, 2026-March 23, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
6:10pm - 7:00pm
Saturday (September 19, 2026-March 20, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm
Sunday (September 20, 2026-March 21, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm

Fall Session

Dates
Locations
Times
Monday (September 14, 2026-December 14, 2026)
Adie Knox Arena
7:10pm – 7:55pm
Tuesday (September 15, 2026-December 15, 2026)
Forest Glade Arena
6:10pm - 7:00pm
Saturday (September 19, 2026 -December 19, 2026)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm
Sunday (September 20, 2026-December 20, 2026)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm

Winter Session

Dates
Locations
Times
Monday (January 4, 2027-March 22, 2027)
Adie Knox Arena
7:10pm – 7:55pm
Tuesday (January 5, 2027-March 23, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
6:10pm - 7:00pm
Saturday (January 9, 2027-March 20, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm
Sunday (January 10, 2027-March 21, 2027)
Forest Glade Arena
12:25pm - 1:15pm

CANSKATE PROGRAMS - 1 DAY A WEEK

The following prices do not include the Skate Canada Fee of $65.70, if applicable.

Session Offered- Cost for 1 day
Full Season
Fall Session
Winter Session
Monday CanSkate
$425
$250
$210
Tuesday Canskate
$470
$290
$250
Saturday CanSkate
$450
$270
$230
Sunday CanSkate
$430
$250
$230

CANSKATE PROGRAMS - 2 DAYS A WEEK

The following prices do not include the Skate Canada Fee of $65.70, if applicable.

Session Offered- Cost for 2 days
Full Season
Fall Session
Winter Session
Multiple day packages CanSkate
$695
$460
$380

Cancellation Dates

Prices are adjusted to reflect these cancellations.

Session
Monday October 12
Monday December 21
Monday December 28
Monday February 15
Monday March 15
Tuesday December 22
Tuesday December 29
Tuesday March 16
Saturday December 5
Saturday December 26
Saturday January 2
Saturday January 23
Sunday October 11
Sunday December 6
Sunday December 27
Sunday January 3
Sunday January 24

Program Structure

Pre-CanSkate is a learn to skate program designed for skaters 3 to 5 years of age that have never skated before or have little skating experience.

The CanSkate program is for skaters 5 years and older and the curriculum is organized into three Fundamental Areas, divided into six stages of learning. The session is divided into groups based on each child’s skating ability. There are skaters who are brand new to the program as well as skaters who are at more advanced levels, so skaters are placed in the group that best matches their skills.   

The Fundamental Areas are:

AGILITY: Concentrating on most turning and jumping skills

BALANCE: Concentrating on most forward skills, pushing technique and edges.

CONTROL: Concentrating on most backwards skills, stopping and speed elements.

These are the ABC’s of the CanSkate Program.

The awards consist of:

Three Fundamental Area ribbons for each Stage

Six Stage Badges

To receive a stage badge, skaters must achieve all Fundamental Area ribbons (Balance, Control and Agility) from the corresponding stage. The skill requirements for each Fundamental are indicated on the progress report card.
Skate Canada Awards

Why Join CanSkate?

Skill Development

CanSkate teaches skaters fundamental skating skills such as forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, and jumping.

Confidence Building

Mastering new skills on the ice helps boost skaters’ confidence and self-esteem.

Figure Skating Preparation

CanSkate provides a solid foundation for skaters who wish to pursue figure skating or other skating disciplines.