2026/2027 CanSkate

Schedule: October 19, 2026 - March 10, 2027. Carnival Dress Rehearsal is March 12, 2027 and Carnival is March 13, 2027.

Monday & Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm ( To be confirmed)

Cost: $360.00 plus annual $65.00 Skate Canada Registration Fee (Skate Canada Registration is valid from September 1, 2026-August 31,2027)

There are volunteer commitments associated with this program. Click Here for more information.

(Registration will open in August 2026)

CanSkate Program Overview

CanSkate is Skate Canada's nationally-recognized flagship program designed for skaters ages 5+ years of age or who have completed the Pre-CanSkate Program (or have equivalent skills).

It is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

Skaters will learn a complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as general recreational skating.

CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster.

Coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning and skaters progress at their own rate. Our coaches continuously monitor progress and skills of each skater and will use their discretion to move skaters into the appropriate program.

CanSkaters may be invited to Skate Ponoka Clubs' PreStar Group if they meet the level requirement and are interested in figure skating.