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Learn to Skate!

We offer three programs for the beginner skater: Parent and Tot, Pre-CanSkate, and CanSkate.  Our programs are delivered by a professional, Skate Canada-accredited coach, together with our assistant coaches and program assistants (intermediate-level and above club skaters).  After-school skating classes give kids a great opportunity to be active and have fun through our long winters in the valley.   

 

Parent and Tot

Ages: 2 - 5+

Mondays 3:45-4:15pm

Six 30-minute classes

October 23 to November 27, 2023

Have awesome fun on the ice with your little one while they learn to skate!

Each child attends class with a parent or guardian (18+ years of age).  Lessons are coach-led with a focus on having fun while learning basic skills on the ice.  One Parent and Tot coach per 12 skater-pairs maximum.

After the 6-week program, there is an option for your little skater to continue on in our Pre-CanSkate beginner program (a non-parented program) one or two days per week (your choice), with registration fees for that program prorated. 

Both participants (parent and tot) must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet while on the ice.

 

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Pre-CanSkate

Ages: 3 - 4+

Mondays 3:45-4:15pm

Wednesdays 3:45-4:15pm

Fall Season Classes: Sept. 18 - Dec. 20, 2023

Winter Season Classes: Jan. 8 - Mar. 13, 2024

Flexible Options: Sign up for one class or both classes per week!  Choose fall season only, winter season only, or all year long!

 

Pre-CanSkate lessons are delivered by our team of coaches and program assistants.  Skaters have fun while learning basic skills on the ice and can progress into the CanSkate program when they reach a designated skill level.  

Skaters enrolled in the winter season can participate in our annual ice show, which is a great opportunity to learn about performance and show off their skills to family and friends!  Also, they are adorable :)

Each skater must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet while on the ice.

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CanSkate

Ages: 5+

Mondays 4:15-5:00pm

Wednesdays 4:15-5:00pm

Fall Season Classes: Sept. 18 - Dec. 20, 2023

Winter Season Classes: Jan. 8 - Mar. 13, 2024

Flexible Options: Sign up for one class or both classes per week! Choose fall season only, winter season only, or all year long!

 

The CanSkate program teaches fundamental skills designed to prepare skaters for all ice sports requiring skates, as well as recreational skating.

CanSkate classes are delivered by our team of coaches and program assistants.  Skaters enrolled in the winter season can participate in our annual ice show, which is a great opportunity to learn about performance and show off their skills to family and friends!  Being a part of the big show is exciting and fun for our skaters!

Each skater must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet while on the ice.

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CanSkate offers the best learn to skate curriculum in Canada!

Whether you are looking to learn basic skating skills for figure skating, hockey, ringette or speed skating, or you wish to skate for recreation, fitness or fun, CanSkate will get you there.

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Thank you to our amazing 2020/21 season sponsors!

Gold Sponsor: Elkford Lions Club

Silver Sponsor: Teck Resources Ltd.

 

Bronze Sponsor: Elkford Motor Inn

Basic Level Sponsors:


Rocky Mountain Bus Lines

Kettle River Contracting

Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society

Fernie Chrysler

United Steelworkers Local 7884

Mountain Mechanical Sales and Service

East Kootenay Community Credit Union

Elkford Drug Store

Elkford ESSO

Nightcrawler 4x4

McRae's Auto Electric

 Chauncey Ridge Food Mart