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ELEVATE YOUR SKATING SKILLS

A strong skating foundation is key to elevating your game. Learn and improve key skills to reach your very best. This program will also incorporate key skills like puck/ring control. This program is suitable for both hockey and ringette players.

This program will focus on improving skating technique and increasing speed and power.

Pre-Power CanSkate

The bridge between CanSkate and PowerSkate.

Pre-Power CanSkate is designed for young hockey and ringette players ages 5–8 (U7–U9) who are developing their skating skills but are not yet ready for a full PowerSkate program.

Building on CanSkate fundamentals, this program introduces skating skills in a more hockey and ringette-focused environment. Skaters work on balance, power, agility, confidence, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and edge control while developing the strong skating foundation needed for future success.

Prerequisite: CanSkate Stage 2 or equivalent, as assessed by a coach.

Equipment: Hockey skates, full-cage helmet and gloves are required. Full hockey or ringette equipment is recommended. Sticks may be incorporated at the coach's direction.

PowerSkate (Registration opens Sept 7th)

Skate stronger. Play better.

PowerSkate is a structured skating-development program for hockey and ringette players ages 9–12 (U11–U13) who already have solid basic skating skills and are ready to take their skating to the next level.

The program focuses specifically on developing the speed, power, balance, control, agility and efficient skating technique needed for hockey and ringette. Skaters are challenged through progressive drills, circuits, speed work, agility exercises and game-like activities designed to build skills that translate to their sport.

PowerSkate is not a learn-to-skate program. Participants should already be confident skaters who are ready for more advanced skating instruction and development.

Prerequisite: CanSkate Stage 4 or equivalent, as assessed by a coach.

Program focus: Stronger technique. More power. Greater control. Better performance on the ice.