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2026/2027 Pre-CanSkate 

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

  • Session 1: Monday & Wednesday 5:00pm-5:30pm ( To be confirmed)
  • Session 2: Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm-6:00pm ( To be confirmed)

Cost: $210.00 plus annual $65.00 Skate Canada Registration Fee (Skate Canada Registration is valid from September 1, 2026-August 31,2027)

*Once a skater has completed Pre-CanSkate they should be registered in CanSkate

 

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

 

Register Here

(Registration will open in August 2026)

 

Pre-CanSkate Program Overview 

 

The Pre-CanSkate program is a non-parented 30-minute program designed for children ages 3 and 4, who have not had any significant time on skates. Skaters will learn in an energetic, fun environment using skating aids and toys with the goal of having fun.

Lessons are taught by Skate Canada Certified Professional Coaches and Trained Program Assistants in a group format. Skaters are to be dressed warmly for classes, including waterproof mitts or gloves. Snowpants are also recommended.

Once skaters have met the program requirements for Pre-CanSkate, they enter the CanSkate program and begin working on CanSkate Skills.

They may register in CanSkate if they have not attended Pre-CanSkate but do have the skills below or are age 5+ 

 

There are 8 basic skills for the skaters in this program:

  1. Balance on 2 feet

  2. Fall down and get up unassisted

  3. Move forward

  4. Move backward

  5. March around on the spot

  6. Make “snow”

  7. Jump on the spot

  8. 2-foot twist on the spot