PreCanSkate & CanSkate Program
MATRIX SYNCHRONIZED SKATING ACADEMY
PRECANSKATE PROGRAM
THURSDAYS 4:30PM TO 5:15PM
THOROLD ARENA - DOHERTY
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FRIDAYS 3:45PM TO 4:30PM
VALE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE - RINK #1
This program is a 45min group lesson designed for children ages 3-5 who have no or very little skating ability. Pre-CanSkate is the starting point where skaters advance to the CanSkate program. Basic skills such as skating forward, backwards, turning, jumping and stopping will be taught in a group. A professional coach for each group will be on the ice during the entire session. Skaters will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Age appropriate toys, other props and visual aids may be used during the lessons. Circuits and trails will be drawn on the ice for skaters to learn and practice their skills.
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Assessment will be an ongoing basis rather than having a set assessment day, allowing skaters progress at their own speed. Skaters who master their Pre-CanSkate skills will advance to the CanSkate 1-6 program.
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CSA approved hockey helmets with chin strap are mandatory for all skaters.
Face masks (cages) are mandatory for the 3 & 4 years old skaters and are highly recommended for the 5 years old skaters and skaters who wear glasses.
Parents of skaters 10 years and under MUST remain on the premises during their child’s entire session.
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What to wear for skating lessons ?
Skaters in the Pre-CanSkate session should wear warm comfortable clothing. Preferably dress in layers. Slush pants with warm pants underneath, warm jacket or snow suit as long as they are not too bulky.
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Must wear mittens or gloves.
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What equipment you need for your skating lessons ?
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Properly fitted hockey or figure skates, CSA approved hockey helmet, skate guard (hard and soft). For detailed information, click here
CANSKATE PROGRAM
THURSDAYS 4:30PM TO 5:15PM
THOROLD ARENA - DOHERTY
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FRIDAYS 3:45PM TO 4:30PM
VALE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE - RINK #1
The CanSkate program consists of on-ice activities. Skaters are moving and learning using stations to practice skills; the use of teaching aids and music; the use of activities and games selected according to age groups; and the awarding CanSkate ribbons and badges as skills are mastered.
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Assessment of skaters will be on an ongoing basis rather than having set assessment days. Skaters will progress at their own speed and for those who achieve their level badges will advance to the next level.
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CSA approved hockey helmets with chin straps are mandatory for all skaters in stage 1-5. Face masks (cages) are recommended for younger skaters. Once a skater has passed stage 5 and is in stage 6, wearing a helmet is optional, however it is still highly recommended.
Parents of skaters 10 years and under MUST remain on the premises during their child’s entire session.
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What to wear skating ?
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Skaters in the CanSkate session should wear warm comfortable clothing. Preferably dress in layers. For younger skaters, slush pants with warm pants underneath, warm jacket or snow suit as long as they are not too bulky. Track pants or yoga pants, warm jacket or fleece jacket for older skaters.
Must wear gloves.
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Must wear mittens or gloves.
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What equipment you need for your skating lessons ?
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Properly fitted hockey or figure skates, CSA approved hockey helmet, skate guard (hard and soft). For detailed information, click here