Program Descriptions

The Canmore Skating Club expects to offer the following programs during the 2024-25 season:

CanSkate

Skate Canada's learn-to-skate program focuses on agility, balance, and control for all ages. Led by professional coaches and assistants, it offers group instruction and forms the foundation for all Skate Canada programs. The program follows Skate Canada’s Long-Term Development model, emphasizing safety, inclusivity, and fun through dynamic practice environments.

• Badge Levels: 6 badge levels / stages introducing a broad range of fundamental skills suitable for hockey, ringette, speed skating, and figure skating.
• CSA-approved helmet for ice sports (hockey) is required. Other helmets i.e. ski, bike, etc. are NOT permitted and skater cannot participate in the class.
• Minimum age is 4, or 3 with CanSkate “Badge 1 Balance.”
• Parent Involvement: One adult must be present in the spectator area to assist with skate tying, helmet fitting, mittens, skate guards and bathroom visits.

• Format: On-ice and dryland training taught in group instruction format.
• Focus: Spins, jumps, edges, dance steps, synchro elements and advanced Balance, Control and Agility skills. 

Adult and Teen Lessons

Suitable for mature learners interested in group or private lessons. Focus will be on Skate Canada's CanSkate (learn-to-skate) and Star 1-5 curriculum. Registration is through the CanSkate menu option. Individual sessions can be purchased.

Intro to Synchro

For Star and Podium Pathways skaters of all ages who are interested in exploring Synchronized Skating concepts and techniques. 

Synchronized skating is a rewarding team sport within figure skating. Learning synchronized skating will grow your skating skills. Some benefits are better edge work, musicality,  fluidity on the ice and getting to know your skating friends even better.  

StarSkate / AdultSkate / Podium Pathway

For skaters continuing their figure skating development. Skaters are responsible for hiring a club coach/es to help them set their skating goals 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. 

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 2024-25) 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.