Skating and Shinny
Our skating programs promote a safe, fun and active lifestyle! Come out and keep fit and active with our skating lessons – your Learn-to-Skate instructor will introduce basic skating techniques in an enjoyable group lesson. Our lessons create an environment for ice orientation and having fun learning new skating skills. We use assistants and volunteers when necessary.
Group Lessons
Learn-to-Skate lessons are 30 minutes. All participants must be the required age by the first lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons
These are now available for school age 1 (beginner) and school age 2 (7 to 12 years) only .
Private Lessons
These have become very popular to customize your personal needs for 5 to 12 year olds and adults.
Family Lessons
These are now available for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 family members who are at the same level of skating. Family private lessons must include one adult.
Teen and Adult Lessons
Keep fit over the fall and winter with some adult and teen lessons. Helmets are strongly recommended. Teen skaters aged 13 to 16 may register in adult lessons.
Power Skating
An introduction to powerskating skills and a great head start to one of Canada's most popular sports. You will accomplish various skating techniques in full hockey equipment in a group atmosphere. You must have Learn-to-Skate Level 2 experience or be able to forward stride the ice length, glide and have some backwards skating skills. CSA approved full hockey equipment, including CSA approved hockey helmet/facemask/stick are mandatory.
| Skating Safety |
CSA approved hockey helmet is mandatory. No bicycle helmets. The helmet must cover the full head. Facemasks are strongly recommended.
Please wear leather lace up skates, mittens or gloves and snowpants for preschoolers.
Full equipment with helmet, facemask and hockey stick are mandatory for Preschool Powerskating and Powerskating. |
| Age Requirements |
All participants must be the required age by the first lesson.
Teen skaters aged 13 to 16 years may register in Adult lessons. |
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| Lesson Information |
Learn-to-skate, private lessons and semi-private lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Adult lessons are 1 hour.
Preschool Powerskating lessons are 45 minutes andPowerskating lessons are 1 hour in length. |
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Volunteers Wanted!
Love skating and children? Come out and enjoy helping with Learn-to-Skate.
Requirements: 14 years and older, preliminary level figure skating skills/5 years hockey or powerskating experience. Please call 905-874-2300 for more information.
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