Learn to Skate :: Beaumont Skating Club

LEARN TO SKATE

CANSKATE FOR PRESCHOOLERS FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

Date and Time		Location	First Day	Last Day	No Classes
Thursday	6:30-7:00pm	KNRCC	12-Sep	12-Dec	31-Oct
Saturday #1	9:30-10:00am	BSRC	14-Sep	14-Dec	26-Oct
Saturday #2	10:00-10:30am	BSRC	14-Sep	14-Dec	26-Oct
Saturday #3	10:30-11:00am	BSRC	14-Sep	14-Dec	26-Oct

CANSKATE FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

Date and Time		Location	First Day	Last Day	No Classes
Thursday	6:15-7:00pm	KNRCC	12-Sep	12-Dec	31-Oct
Saturday #1	9:30-10:15am	BSRC	14-Sep	14-Dec	26-Oct
Saturday #2	10:15-11:00am	BSRC	14-Sep	14-Dec	26-Oct

The CanSkate program is geared to beginners of all ages…children, adults, newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability (AWAD). Whether you are looking to improve basic skating skills for figure skating, hockey, ringette or speed skating, or wish to skate for recreation, fitness or fun, CanSkate will get you there.

Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program. Offered at clubs and skating schools across Canada and delivered by NCCP coaches, CanSkate will help you realize your skating goals.

Action, movement and fun! Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student ratio of a maximum 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.

CANSKATE

CanSkate is a learn to skate program for all ages. Conducted in a fun, friendly environment. There are 7 stages in the program. PreCanSkate and then Stages 1-6.

PreCanSkate is for skaters with little to no experience where the skaters learn optimal basic skating skills.

8 Fundamental Skills:

Falling down & standing up
Balance on two feet
Move forward
Make snow
Move backwards
Two-foot twist
Two-foot jump
360° march

Coaches & Program Assistants ensure the lessons are full of fun, skills, and learning, and along the way some stories and conversations happen. Once the skaters have completed the 8 required skills they will move into the CanSkate program.

The CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

Agility - Jumps & Turns

2-foot jumps
2-foot turns
Quick turns
180° glide turn
360° step turn
2 & 1 foot spin

Control - Backwards & Stops Skills

Snow slides
Push & glide skating
Sculling
2 & 1 foot gliding
Stops
Speed drills
Circle trusts
Crosscuts

Balance - Forward skills

2 & 1 foot gliding
Push & glide skating
Sculling
Slalom
Circle trusts
Crosscuts
Outside & inside edges

EQUIPMENT

Figure skates or hockey skates (No bob skates)
CSA Approved Hockey Helmet is mandatory. Full face shields are recommended. (No bicycle, ski or snowboarding helmets)
Gloves/mittens & warm comfortable clothing that your child can move in
To watch a video on how to ensure equipment fits properly, click HERE

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