Program Registrations

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

This program is designed for skaters who have accomplished the fundamentals of skating and are in a position to advance these skills with the aid of a professional coach.  Lessons consist of private, semi-private and/or group lessons that encompass skills, freeskate, dance and group stroking. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.  Program includes a weekly off-ice Fitness class on Tuesday night at Mary Phelan School.  The entry level of STAR 1 is designed to meet the exit level of Stage 6 in CanSkate. It is imperative that all skaters beginning STAR 1 have the skills of Stages 5 and 6 in CanSkate.  Skaters must retain a professional coach affiliated with the club. 

Focus is on using Agility, Balance, Control, Speed and transitions in drills. Stride development continues, quick starts, advanced Edge control and development

are a part of Level 3-6.  For skaters who have passed CanPower Level 2 (Bronze, Silver and Gold).  For skaters who are registered this season in

Minor Pee Wee AA or higher will be assessed for suitability for this session.

Program Requirement:  Mandatory - Full hockey gear, hockey sticks and CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

Skaters MUST have Competitive Director’s approval.  This 2 day/week program is designed for CanSkaters who have been identified by the coaching staff to accelerate beyond the CanSkate program.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. 

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

Comp. Development Program - Star 1 and Star 2 must be already registered in a 2 day package; Star 3 at least a 3 day package.  Exceptions only at the discretion of the Program Directors.  

This program is the entry level for beginners who are 3-5 years of age.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  The focus of this program is to make skating fun!  Skating skills taught range from learning to stand and balance to going forwards and backwards.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

This program is the entry level for beginners who are 3-5 years of age.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  The focus of this program is to make skating fun!  Skating skills taught range from learning to stand and balance to going forwards and backwards.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

Ths program is the entry level for beginners who are 3-5 years of age.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  The focus of this program is to make skating fun!  Skating skills taught range from learning to stand and balance to going forwards and backwards.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

This program is designed for hockey and ringette players who are 4-8 years of age and who already have the basic forward, backward and stopping skills (completed Stage 2 of the CanSkate program).  Skaters will further enhance their basic skating skills in a power skating environment.  PrePower is conducted simultaneously with CanSkate which allows for integrity within lessons.  

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory, shoulder pads and hockey gloves are optional.  No hockey sticks.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This group program is designed for adults of all ages and ability ranges including, learn-to-skate, those upgrading skating skills as well as those who enjoy fine tuning their figure skating elements.  Skaters will be given group instruction as well as individual based feedback.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required for skaters who have not passed Stage 5 of CanSkate.

This program is designed for hockey and ringette players who are 4-8 years of age and who already have the basic forward, backward and stopping skills (completed Stage 2 of the CanSkate program).  Skaters will further enhance their basic skating skills in a power skating environment.  PrePower is conducted simultaneously with CanSkate which allows for integrity within lessons.  

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory, shoulder pads and hockey gloves are optional.  No hockey sticks.

This program is the entry level for beginners who are 3-5 years of age.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  The focus of this program is to make skating fun!  Skating skills taught range from learning to stand and balance to going forwards and backwards.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

This program is the entry level for beginners who are 3-5 years of age.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  The focus of this program is to make skating fun!  Skating skills taught range from learning to stand and balance to going forwards and backwards.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

Focus is on the development of fundamental hockey skating skills.  For skaters who have passed the PrePower program but have not yet participated in a CanPower program at GSC.  Skaters who are registered for hockey this season at the Novice or Minor Atom level (House League, AE or single A). 

  Program Requirement:  Mandatory - Full hockey gear, hockey sticks and CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. 

This program is an extension of the CanSkate program that builds on fundamentals learned in CanSkate.  It is designed to develop a child's figure skating skills to allow them to progress into a more advanced STARSkate program.  Through a group lesson format, the program introduces skaters to the Skate Canada STARSkate program which encompasses the disciplines of stroking, skills, dance and freeskate.  Skills taught at this level include edges, turns, jumps, spins and dance. 

IMPORTANT:  Skaters must have passed Stage 5 of CanSkate to register.

This program is an extension of the CanSkate program that builds on fundamentals learned in CanSkate.  It is designd to develop a child's figure skating skills to allow them to progress into a more advanced STARSkate program.  Through a group lesson format, the program introduces skaters to the Skate Canada STARSkate program which encompasses the disciplines of stroking, skills, dance and freeskate.  Skills taught at this level include edges, turns, jumps, spins and dance.

IMPORTANT:  Skaters must have passed Stage 5 of CanSkate to register.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed into groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and assisted by qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. 

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.

This program is an extension of the CanSkate program that builds on fundamentals learned in CanSkate.  It is designed to develop a child's figure skatintg skills to allow them to progress into a more advance STARSkate program.  Through a group lesson format, the program encompasses the disciplines of stroking, skills, dance and freeskate.  Skills taught at this level include edges, turns, jumps, spins and dance.  

IMPORTANT:  Skaters must have passed Stage 5 of CanSkate to register.

This is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners 4 and older.  This program is beneficial to any skater with an interest in ice sports (figure skating, hockey, ringette).  Skaters are placed in groups according to ability and taught by Skate Canada Professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.  Skaters earn badges as they learn the fundamental skating skills (forwards and backwards skating, stopping, turning, etc.).  Formal written evaluation is provided.

IMPORTANT:  CSA approved hockey helmets are required.