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Last updated:
July 31, 2011

Programs Offered at SCPSC:

Teen/Adult Skating

Teens & Adults may participate in the CanSkate program. (See Schedules for CanSkate Session days, times & fees).
Adults may also skate on the Adult/STARSkate Junior Session on Sundays from 1:00p.m - 2:00p.m. In order for an adult to skate on the Sunday time slot they would need to be prepared to hire a coach as group lessons are not provided and previous skating experience would be an asset.
New for the 2011 Fall Season we are offering a Teen 14+/Adult Learn-to-Skate 50 minute on-ice program. See our Schedule for timing.

Teen 14+/Adult Learn-to-Skate

·    For ages 14 to adult

Each 50 minute session includes 10-15 minutes of warm-up, 30-35 minutes of instruction by a professional coach in a group lesson, followed by a 5 minute free time cool-down period supervised by a coach.

A seven-stage system with skaters earning badges as they progress through each skill level. Skaters are tested when they are ready – there are no specific test days for Learn-to-Skate.

Skills Badges                         Movement Badges:

Stage 1 – Balance                                 Go forward

Stage 2 – Glide Forward                      Go backward

Stage 3 – Glide Backward                    Stop

Stage 4 – Edges                                    Turn

Stage 5 – Power                                    Spin

Stage 6 - Speed                                    Jump

Stage 7 – Pre-Preliminary

·       The ratio of skaters to professional coach is approximately 8:1.

·       Private lessons are available on all sessions. For more information please refer to the Private Lesson section of this handbook.

·       SCPSC recommends that CanSkaters wear layered skating attire that includes water resistant pants, layered tops and gloves. Figure skates or hockey skates may be worn.

CSA APPROVED HOCKEY HELMETS ARE MANDATORY and FACE MASKS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all skaters until Stage 5 is completed. Bicycle helmets are not permitted.

Next step: Skaters working on stage 7 should consider hiring a private coach if they do not already have one. In order to move into the Junior program, the skater must have a private coach, and must have completed CanSkate Stage 7. See the section on Private Lessons for more information on private coaching.