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Important Notes for Parents and Skaters
Skate Canada Helmet Policy
On July 1, 2011 Skate Canada implemented a helmet use policy. In order to participate in the CanSkate program, all skaters who have not achieved Stage 5 in the CanSkate program or who lack good balance and control must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice. The CSA logo must be on the helmet.
Skates
Skates are a skater's most important piece of equipment. Proper fitting figure skates (or hockey skates if in the CanSkate program), with good support, laced correctly and sharpened regularly (new skates in the box have not been sharpened; they will need to be sharpened before your first lesson), help the skater maintain control on the ice - therefore less chance of falling. Leisure skates with buckles, clips or dials to tighten or size adjustable skates are neither figure skates nor hockey skates and are NOT recommended.
Attire
Dress for 0 to 2 degrees.
Snow pants for brand new skaters that are water resistant are recommended. For more advanced Canskaters, pants such as track pants, sweat pants, leggings, etc. are great as they have good range of movement. Please ensure the pants are not loose at the bottom as blades can get caught up in the excess
fabric. Sweaters, light parkas, sport zip ups are also good clothing choices for skating.
Gloves or Mittens - these are a must for all skaters for warmth and safety. The little stretchy kind are very popular and inexpensive. Ski mitts that repel water are the best choice when starting out.
Please do not wear long scarves. They can get tangled up and be a safety hazard on the
ice.
It is extremely important that skaters in the Pre-STAR and higher programs come dressed properly for skating. This means NO STREET CLOTHES, particularly no jeans. Skaters should wear leggings, tight fleece pants, skating skirts or dresses. On top, fitted fleece jacket, hoodies, etc. Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or clipped so it doesn’t fall in their face.
Punctuality
In respect of the coaches and the other participants, it is important that skaters be ready to go on the ice at the start of their session. We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes early to give skaters a chance to warm-up, get their skates on, etc.
Skaters taking private lessons who are late may lose their time and if they don’t show up, it is common practice for coaches to charge for lessons booked.
Off Ice/Jump Equipment
- Proper running shoes
- Yoga mat
- Skipping rope
- Water bottle
Club Policies
Please review our club policies, in particular Photo Release; Helmet Use; Volunteer / Fundraiser Commitment; Refund / Cancellation / Missed Ice; Payment in Arrears; and, Parent Code of Conduct before registering.
Skate Canada Assumption of Risk and Waiver
All members must sign before skater can participate in a Canmore Skating Club activity. View here.
Program Descriptions
The Canmore Skating Club expects to offer the following programs during the 2023-24 season:
- CanSkate is Skate Canada's learn-to-skate program catering to all ages, focusing on agility, balance, and control. Led by professional coaches and assistants, it offers group instruction and serves as the foundation for all Skate Canada programs. Aligned with Skate Canada's Long-Term Development model, CanSkate aims to create a safe and inclusive environment, introducing skating and motor skills in natural learning phases while emphasizing repetition for muscle memory. Coaches prioritize fun and natural movement, encouraging practice in dynamic environments to enhance learning and foster a lifelong love for skating.
CanSkate consists of 6 badge levels / stages and introduces specific skills that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating. A CSA approved helmet for Ice Sports is required to participate in this program.
- Minimum Skater Requirement: If this is the student’s first year on skates they must be four (4) years of age or older. Three year-olds may register if they have achieved CanSkate “Badge 1 Balance” (generally speaking, “Badge 1 Balance” means the skater can move around the ice without support and get themselves up onto their feet after a fall unassisted. You will receive a warning that the skater does not meet the age requirement when you register.)
- One adult must attend each class and be available in the spectator area of the arena as an off ice aide for the skater. Skate tying, guard removal, mitten and helmet putting on/off; and, bathroom visits (hopefully only before and after the class) will be done by the parent/aide.
- SKATE-CANADA-ASSUMPTION-OF-RISK-AND-WAIVER for the current skating season (September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024) will be presented to you online when you register for the program. The skater's aide will also be required to sign this document.
- Program Content: Link to a summary of the skills covered in each of the six (6) CanSkate Stages.
CanSkate fees will be pro-rated for late registrations after the first session is completed until 14 days following the first session. These programs will be pro-rated for the missed sessions and an administrative fee of $25 will be applied.
Spring 2024, the CanSkate program will be offered on Thursdays from 5:15-6:00pm. Go to Registration -> CanSkate (Learn To Skate) for more information about our current offerings and to register.
October 2023 Newsletter for CanSkate program
- CANSkate stages 4-6 (Pre-Star) + STARSkate 1-3 Group
For skaters who have completed CanSkate stage 3 and wish to focus on figure skating, the Canmore Skating Club offers group programming to complete the CanSkate program and move into the Skate Canada Star 1-5 program.
- StarSkate / AdultSkate / Podium Pathway - for those who wish to continue developing their figure skating skills in a progressive and sequential manner. Skaters are responsible for hiring a club coach/es to help them set goals for their skating and further their skills. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Assessments through a nationally standardized system. Those who wish to challenge their figure skating skills and who show potential as competitive skaters can participate in the Podium Pathway (PP) program. Skate Canada suggests that StarSkate skaters skate 3–4 times per week. Podium Pathway skaters may increase frequency 1-2 times more per week.
Go to Registration -> Star/PP to register.
Drop-in and Guest Skating on Star/PP sessions
(See Club policy #18)
You will NOT be permitted to participate, regardless of the number of participants present, if you have not pre-registered.
Drop-in Registration Process:
1. Email the club at canmoreskatingclub@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance stating the date and session(s) desired OR register online.
2. You will receive an invoice from Uplifter as proof that your request has been approved.
3. Pay online using your credit card or by e-transfer to canmoreskatingclub@gmail.com
Note: skaters must be Skate Canada members for the current season and have a properly executed Skate Canada Assumption of Risk and Waiver for the current season on file with the Canmore Skating Club before approval will be granted.
Drop-in Fees (Fall & Winter 2023-24) are calculated at the rate of $5 per 15 minutes of ice. Group instruction is an additional $5 per 15 minutes. Off-ice classes are $5 per 15 minutes of instruction. Sessions will be invoiced assuming the skater is participating in the session as programmed.
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