Can Skate Program

Program Overview

Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages.
When you sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation
and basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn
fundamental skating skills.

Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach.
Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. The coach to
student ratio is a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches
make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that
create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to
all other Skate Canada Skating Programs, and is presented by BMO Financial Group,
reflecting their commitment to grassroots development.

Why sign up for CanSkate

CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program. It was developed
by experts to teach the fundamentals of skating in a progressive and sequential
manner.

When you/your child registers for a CanSkate program at Juan de Fuca Skating Club,
you also become a member of Skate Canada, the national sport governing body for
figure skating in Canada. Membership benefits in the CanSkate program can include:

•  badges
  
•  parent information sheets
  
•  progress updates and report cards
  
•  special CanSkate events and club functions
  
•  BMO CanSkater of the Year award program
  
•  opportunities to be talent-scouted
  
•  stickers, tattoos, and colouring sheets
  
•  opportunities to participate in a positive healthy lifestyle activity