Program Information
This program is dedicated to building advanced technique without the pressure of competition. It is designed for skaters who love the challenge of the sport and want to refine their skills in a comfortable, community-focused atmosphere.
Skaters in this program work at their own pace in smaller groups tailored to their ability level. This program offers focused instruction in:
- Core Fundamentals: Enhancing balance, flexibility, and posture to create a strong, stable foundation on the ice.
- Precision Skating: Deepening edge work and control to improve glide, flow, and transition speed.
- Technical Skill Building: Structured development of jumps and spins, focusing on proper mechanics and safe execution.
- Artistic Expression: Encouraging skaters to find their own style and musicality in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Skater Assessments
Once a skater moves into our Figure Skating program, they graduate from our foundational badge levels and begin a brand-new set of Figure Skating Badge Levels.
These badges are specifically designed for the figure skating stream and focus on specialized technical elements. Because these skills (like rotational jumps and complex footwork) require a high degree of precision, it is normal for skaters to spend more time mastering a single badge than they did in our introductory levels.
Skaters are grouped based on level and skating ability into smaller groups to ensure that every athlete receives the personalized attention and technical feedback they need to thrive at their own pace.
For more information about the skills that are covered in this class, and how skaters are evaluated, visit our Assessments & Evaluations page.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Gold Arena
Attendance is required both Tuesdays and Thursdays. We do not offer a once per week option.
October 6, 2026 to March 11, 2027
Christmas break: Last class December 10, 2026 Classes resume January 5, 2027.
Skate Show: Saturday, March 13, 2027 3:00pm - *this is our year end recital and an important part of our program, please plan for your child to attend and do not book vacations over this date.
View full season calendar here.
Fees & Deadlines
The cost of the Intro to Figure Skating program is $575 for 40 classes, each 1 hour in length.
Payments can be made in four equal monthly installments. Payments are due no later than September 1.
View full season calendar here.
Pre-Requisites
Registration in this program is offered by invite only. Skaters must have completed one of the following (or equivalent from another club) and submit a report card or progress report verifying completion of the pre-requisite skills:
- CCA Figure Skating Club: completion of Intro to Figure Skating program (level 7)
- Skate Canada clubs: completion of CanSkate program (stage 6)
- City of Calgary: completion of Skating 6
If you are new to the club, please register for the waitlist. A member of our coaching team will contact you to verify skill requirements.
Skaters should be able to perform the following:
- Sustained 1-foot glides lasting between the blue lines on the ice surface
- Strong crossovers both forward and backward
- 3-turns, c-step turns, and other 1-foot turns
- Basic jumps and spins including waltz jumps and 1-foot spins
- Basic field movements including drags and spirals
Not quite there yet? Try Learn to Figure Skate or check out our Program Guide for more exciting programs.
