The Programs are coached by a professional certified coach and all skaters must wear a CSA Certified Hockey Helmet (PreCan is encouraged to have cages.) No ski or bike helmets will be permitted.
Pre-CanSkate Program
Pre-CanSkate is a learn-to-skate program that focuses on teaching skaters their basic skating skills, in a fun environment. This class is an introduction to skating through games, circuits, group activities, action songs, and creative expression. Skaters must be 3 years old by January 1, 2024.
CanSkate Program
CanSkate is a Skate Canada learn-to-skate program. Skaters earn badges/ribbons while they focus on 3 fundamental areas organized in 6 stages of learning. Agility, Balance and Control. Music, warm-up exercises, group lessons, challenge zone, fast track, and cool down periods provide an exciting and fun program. Must be 3 years old by January 1, 2024 or have passed the Pre-Canskate Program.
Advanced CanSkate
Advanced CanSkate Program are for those skaters wanting to continue working on their CanSkate Badges in a more challenging environment. Must have a minimum of 1 - Stage 3 Ribbon. Skaters will move into this program upon approval of the Head Coach.
You can register for this program through the CanSkate Registration and please email tofieldskatingclub@gmail.com your childs name and that you would like the Advanced CanSkate program.
Pre Power Program
Is designed for skaters, 4 years of age and older who can stand up on skates and move forward (shuffle, walk or glide). Pre-Power helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating-specific environment, including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. The curriculum is presented in three progressive levels complete with its own awards to encourage participation and motivate skaters. Hockey equipment is optional but encouraged. No Sticks.
You can register for this program through the CanSkate Registration and please email tofieldskatingclub@gmail.com your childs name and that you would like the Pre Power program.
STARSkate Program
SilverBlades (CanSkate minimum Stage 3)
An introduction to figure skating. Skaters will master the basics and foundations to the sport, with opportunities for fun meets, participation in our Christmas and Spring Shows as well. Skaters will have an hour of ice time twice a week and off ice training.
STARSkate 1-5
This program has been developed to focus on all 4 disciplines of figure skating with an option to take Skate Canada Assessments and compete if so desired... this includes freeskate, dance, skills, and artistic. This program also offers off-ice group conditioning, and year end Show to further enhance a skater's development and experience.
For more information specific to StarSkate, check out the SkateCanada website.
