Pre-Canskate

Sherwood Park Skating Club’s Pre-Canskate program is designed for skaters 4 to 8 years old who are just beginning. (This includes those who are turning 4 years old during the session.) No prior skating experience is needed. Skaters will learn the basics of being on the ice: balancing, moving forward and backwards, standing up after falling, jumping, making snow, and turning around on the spot in a group setting.

Our learn through play approach helps to build confidence on the ice and is designed to provide a fun experience that will have skaters excited for each lesson. Classes may begin with a short off the ice warm-up (with equipment on) to practice moving on the ground prior to going on the ice.

Skaters will be able to progress at their own pace with individualized coaching that will include a variety of activities such as interactive games, circuits, and toys all with upbeat child-friendly music playing to encourage their movement!

As your skater progresses through Skate Canada’s award-winning curriculum, they will be offered report cards and ribbons to mark their achievements. The next step: Canskate

Register online if your child is ready to join, or feel free to contact us if you’d like more information.

Notes:

If you have a 3 year old who has previously done pre-canskate lessons and would like to continue, please email the club to register them.
If you have a 3 year old who can already skate independently and get up unassisted on the ice, please contact the club to book a one-on-one trial with a coach for 10-15 minutes to help determine if they are ready to register in the pre-canskate program (unparented). Own equipment required.