Learn to Skate

The next step to better skating!

Our Learn to Skate program teaches the fundamentals of skating in a non-competitive, rewarding atmosphere.

This program focuses on general skating skills with an emphasis on balance, strength, and control. This program is open to skaters of all levels in all ice sports, and provides a fantastic foundation for skaters wanting to proceed with figure skating or hockey. This class skates on half of the ice surface, sharing the rink with our Intro to Figure Skating program.

This program is open to skaters age 5+. Skaters must turn 5 before the program begins. 

For skaters age 5 and under, please register for our Pre-School program. 

 

Priority Registration for the 2025-2026 runs March 15 to April 30 for existing club members only.

Public registration opens May 1 at 8:00am sharp!

This program fills up very quickly. If the program is full, please register for the waitlist as we often see cancellations during the summer. Learn more about how the waitlist works here.

• Schedule
• Pre-Requisites & Goals
• Equipment Required
• Fees & Deadlines

Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Gold Arena
Attendance is required both Tuesdays and Thursdays. We do not offer a once per week option. 

October 7, 2025 to March 12, 2026
Christmas break: Last class December 11, 2025 Classes resume January 6, 2026.

Skate Show: Saturday, March 14, 2026 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.

Pre-Requisites

No prior experience is required. Skaters may join this program with no skating experience. 

Children must be at least 5 years old prior to the start of the program. 

Program Goals

Skaters in this program will work on the following:

• Forward and backward stride skating
• Gliding on one and two feet
• Stopping
• Introducing jumping and turning
• Developing edges

For more information about the skills that are covered in this class, and how skaters are evaluated, visit our Assessments & Evaluations page.

Required Equipment

• CSA certified hockey helmet (face cage not required)
• Hockey or figure skates - we strongly recommend lace up skates (not buckles or Velcro)
• Warm clothing in layers
• Gloves or mitts (waterproof)
• Knee and elbow pads are recommended for younger skaters

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Fees & Deadlines

The cost of the Learn to Skate program is $475 for 40 classes, each 1 hour in length.

Payments can be made in four equal monthly installments.

Payments are due no later than August 15.

View Cancellation and Refund policy.