Please check out our CanSkate Handbook for further information: CANSKATE HANDBOOK.pdf
Equipment:
Skates
Getting a pair of skates that fit well and provide good support are essential to an enjoyable and successful skating season. For this level and age group, skates that come with the blade already attached are most common. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for skate shopping:
Do NOT buy skates that are too large, thinking your child will grow into them. If you anticipate a growth spurt, you could buy no more than a half-size larger pair of skates and wear a thicker sock in them at first. Ideally, a thin sock or better yet leotards/tights should be worn in skates. Feet actually stay warmer!!!
Avoid skates that are molded out of plastic – they do not allow for the kind of ankle flexibility needed.
If buying used skates, be sure there is some sharpening steel left on the blade. There should be a slight curve to the blade, so if it appears to be flat, its lifespan is complete and won’t sharpen/skate properly.
Skaters who play or are intending to play hockey can wear hockey skates. After they’ve reached a certain level, however, there will be some skills that cannot be achieved on hockey skates.
Helmets
Helmets are mandatory for all skaters in the Pre CanSkate and CanSkate programs and MUST be CSA approved! Bike Helmets are not permitted. Helmets should fit snug and both the helmet and strap should be adjustable.
THE BEST CURRICULUM
THE BEST COACHES
THE BEST START
THE BEST RESULTS
Many of the best skaters in the world learned to skate with CanSkate including Olympic figure skaters, Olympic speed skaters and NHL superstars including:
CANSKATE IS THE LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM WHICH ALL OTHERS ARE MEASURED AGAINST.
CanSkate offers the best curriculum in Canada. Our flagship learn-to-skate program has taught millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice.
The CanSkate program is geared to beginners of all ages…children, adults, newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability (AWAD). Whether you are looking to improve basic skating skills for figure skating, hockey, ringette or speed skating, or wish to skate for recreation, fitness or fun, CanSkate will get you there.
Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.
Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program. Offered at clubs and skating schools across Canada and delivered by NCCP coaches, CanSkate will help you realize your skating goals.
PROPER EQUIPMENT FOR CANSKATE
