Skate Canada Programs: CanSkate
CanSkate is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. When you
sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn
badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP
certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. The coach to student ratio
is a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a
wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other
Skate Canada Skating Programs, and is presented by BMO Financial Group, reflecting their commitment to grassroots development.
Why sign up for CanSkate?
CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program. It was developed by experts to teach the fundamentals of skating
in a progressive and sequential manner.
When you/your child registers for a CanSkate program at your local Skate Canada club, you also become a member of Skate
Canada, the national sport governing body for figure skating in Canada. Membership benefits in the CanSkate program can include:
- badges
- stickers
- tattoos
- colouring sheets
- parent information sheets
- progress updates and report cards
- special CanSkate events and club functions
- BMO CanSkater of the Year award program
- opportunity to be talent-scouted
- opportunity to participate in a positive healthy lifestyle activity
