Program Registrations

The Skate Canada CANPOWERSkate program is for those who are aspiring to be or currently play hockey or ringette and wish to improve the quality of their skating. Taught by Skate Canada certified CANPower instructors. Students must be at minimum Stage 3 and up for entry to program. Full equipment required.

The Skate Canada CANPOWERSkate program is for those who are aspiring to be or currently play hockey or ringette and wish to improve the quality of their skating. Taught by Skate Canada certified CANPower instructors. Students must be at minimum Stage 3 and up for entry to program. Full equipment required.

Synchro Skills is an introductory program to synchronized skating’s five basic elements: Circle, Line, Block, Intersection, and Wheel. This session will familiarize skaters with elementary holds, elements and transitions, done in a group lesson setting. Skaters will work in small groups of 2-4. Participants can be of any age, with a minimum skating level of STAR 1.

Synchronized skating, or “synchro” is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers. The objective of this class is to prepare skaters for Synchro Skills in the new Star 1-5 program that Skate Canada is currently developing. The long term goal will be to build a team strong enough to compete together.

This registration fee includes ice cost and a group lesson. 

Special Olympics Competitive Program

This program is only available for Special Olympic 

competitive Skaters.

For further information please contact the SO program director at special.olympics.van.skating@gmail.com

Before registering for Star 2-4 you must complete and Pass STAR 1 program and have approval from a coach to move into Star 2-4 program.

Off ice 4:00-4:45pm and on ice 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

Freeskate is the focus of this group session and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes both ice fees and coaching. There is no prorating for ice fees. 

Group lessons (45 min) with up to 5 skaters. 

Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.  

It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group sessions. 

Other recommended sessions:

- Patterns/Edges and Elements:  This must be booked separately as both Ice Time and a Lesson.  

Before registering for Star 5 and above you must have approval from a coach.

On ice: 4:00 to 5:00 pm and Off ice: 5:10 - 5:50 pm

Freeskate is the primary session.  Ice and lessons/coaching for the Freeskate portion of this session is included online.

Group Enrichment is a group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking, and different spin types and styles in Spin Patch. The cost of Group Enrichment INCLUDES ice time and group coaching.  

Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.  

Also recommended: Patterns/Edges and Elements. This is booked separately as both Ice Time and a Lesson.  

Patterns 5:15 - 6:00 & Freeskate 6:00 - 6:45 

Freeskate is the focus of this session to work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes ice and 1 private lesson/coaching session for 15 minutes. 

Patterns/Edges and Elements:   Patterns is a recommended session to work on Dance and Skills.   This fee is for Ice and one, 15 minute semi private lesson. 

Before registering for Star 2 you must complete and Pass STAR 1 program and have approval from a coach to move into Star 2+ programs.

Freeskate 4:00 - 4:45 & Patterns 4:45 to 5:15

Freeskate is the focus of this group session and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes both ice fees and group lesson. There is no prorating.

Patterns/Edges and Elements is a recommended session to work on Dance and Skills.   This fee is for Ice and one, 15 minute semi private lesson. 

It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group sessions and an off-ice session. 

Other recommended sessions: 

Dry land training

Before registering for Star 5+ you must complete and Pass STAR 4 programs and have approval from a coach to move into Star 5+ program.

Off ice 4:00-4:35pm and on ice Patterns 4:45-5:30pm free skate/Enrichment 5:30-6:45 

Freeskate is the focus of this group session and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes ice fees and coaching for Enrichment. There is no prorating for ice fees. 

Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.

Enrichment is a group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking. The cost of Enrichment INCLUDES ice time and group coaching.  

It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group sessions and an off-ice session. 

Other recommended sessions: 

- Patterns/Edges and Elements:  This must be booked separately as both Ice Time and a Lesson.  

Before registering for Star 2 - 4 you must complete and Pass STAR 1 program and have approval from a coach to move into Star 2+ programs.

On ice 4:45-6:45 pm

Freeskate is private lesson and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes both ice fees and coaching. There is no prorating for ice fees. 

Enrichment is a group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking. The cost of Enrichment INCLUDES ice time and group coaching.

The Patterns portion of this session is 45 minutes and is intended for dance and skills lessons and practice. One 15 minute semi private lesson for dance and skills is included. 

Edges and Elements is a 15 minute group session. Coaching fees are included. 

It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group sessions and an off-ice session. 

Before registering for Star 2 and above you must have approval from a coach.

Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.  This session focuses on Cardio and Strength Training. 

Before registering for Star 2 you must complete and Pass STAR 1 program and have approval from a coach to move into Star 2 program.

Freeskate is the focus of this group session and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements. This registration fee includes both ice fees and coaching. There is no prorating. 

It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group sessions.   

Other recommended sessions: 

- Patterns/Edges and Elements:  This must be booked separately as both Ice Time and a Lesson.  

- Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.  

Freeskate is the focus of this session to work on jumps, spins and other skating elements.  This registration fee includes ice and 1 private lesson/coaching for 15 minutes. 

Group Enrichment is a group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking, and different spin types and styles in Spin Patch. The cost of Group Enrichment INCLUDES ice time and group coaching.  

Pre-Season STARSkate 2 - Gold Open Session & Dryland

Dryland - 3:45-4:30pm / On Ice - 4:45-5:30pm

Pre-Season STARSkate 2 - Gold Open Session & Dryland

On Ice - 5:45-6:45pm / Dryland - 4:45-5:30pm

Before registering for Star 2 you must complete and Pass the STAR 1 program and have approval from the Coaching Director to move into Star 2+ programs.

Multi-purpose ice session allows Freeskate, Dance and Skills, but NO JUMPING, except at the Coaching Director's discretion.

NOTE: This ice is shared with Synchro Skills.

STAR 2-4 skaters must be registered in at least 2 x Freeskate group sessions before registering for this session.

There is no prorating for fees.

Off Ice conditioning are "dry land" classes that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique.  This session focuses on flexibility and Strength Training and will be facilitated online by zoom.  Links will be sent weekly.