Program Progression

Youth Program Progression Two learn-to-skate ladders of six stages each, CanSkate and Hockey CanSkate, with arrows showing where skaters can transfer between them. Figure skating continues through IntroSTAR and the three STARSkate levels; hockey continues through Intro to PowerSkate and PowerSkate. PreCanSkate is an optional first step for either. SKATING HOCKEY SKATING FIGURE SKATING POWER SKATING 1 2-ft glides 2 Sculling, 1-ft glides, intro stops 3 Fwd slalom, curve glides, 2-ft turns 4 Fwd crosscuts, bwd slalom, 1-ft turns 5 Bwd crosscuts, 1-ft spins 6 C-steps, rotating jumps CanSkate ages 4+ 1 Stance, 2-ft glides 2 Sculling, 1-ft glides, intro stops 3 Fwd slalom, curve glides, 2-ft turns 4 Fwd crosscuts, bwd slalom 5 Bwd crosscuts, tight turns 6 Power, c-steps, multiturns Hockey CanSkate ages 4+ IntroSTAR introduction to figure skating can start as early as badge 4 (either program) STARSkate Junior STAR 1 – 3 single jumps, basic spins, introductory dances STARSkate Intermediate STAR 4 – 6 axels and double jumps, spin variations introductory difficult turns STARSkate Senior STAR 7+ all double jumps and spins difficult turns high level dances Intro to PowerSkate speed, power and agility for hockey from CanSkate or Hockey CanSkate badge 6 PowerSkate PowerSkate skills with puck control Intro to PowerSkate silver or gold badge Coming Soon transfers allowed PreCanSkate optional · typically 4–7 without skating experience

Program Overview

CanSkate 🏒⛸️

Our primary learn-to-skate program! The perfect introduction to the ice for all skaters. (PreCanSkate optional but encouraged for very young children who are new to the ice.)

Hockey CanSkate 🏒

Learn to skate for hockey players, in full gear, with an emphasis on hockey stance and hockey-relevant skills. (PreCanSkate optional but encouraged for very young children who are new to the ice.)

Intro to PowerSkate 🏒

Speed, power and agility for hockey. Explosive starts and stops, crossovers and lateral movement, pivots, turns, and lots of edge work. Ages 9-12 typical. Must have badge 6 in CanSkate or Hockey CanSkate.

PowerSkate 🏒

PowerSkate skills with puck control. Must have an Intro to PowerSkate silver or gold badge.

IntroSTAR ⛸️

Introduction to figure skating, with coaching included in the price. Can be started as early as badge 4 in either CanSkate or Hockey CanSkate — skaters keep working through their remaining stages on the same ice.

STARSkate ⛸️

Our figure skating program. Private coaching required on most sessions.