Programs
Programs Offered
CanSkate
Skaters must be at least 3 years old and able to take instruction in a group setting. This program is designed for beginners who wish to develop basic skating skills:
- forward and backward skating,
- stopping,
- turning,
- jumping,
- edges, and
- crosscuts
The Skate Canada series offers badges and incentives designed for this program.
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Click here to download the Skate Canada Helmut Use Policy.
*Note: A responsible adult must remain with your skater at the arena during their lessons.
Pre- Academy
Pre-Academy is a group program designed for skaters currently enrolled in our Canskate program who wish to continue in the sport of figure skating. In this program, skaters continue to work towards achieving their Canskate Badges as well as developing basic figure skating skills. This program is the bridge between Canskate and Skate Academy. Pre-Academy is an invitational group program.
Skaters who have passed the Stage 3 badge (or may be close to achieving their Stage 3 badge), show enthusiasm, strong skill levels and a desire to continue into the sport of figure skating will receive an invitation to this program.
Skaters who wish to enter into this program and who may not have received an invitation, please talk with the program co-ordinator. This group program includes a 20 minute mandatory off-ice class, followed by 45 minutes on ice instruction provided by Certified Skate Canada Coaches and volunteer Program Assistants. This is a two day a week program.
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Skate Academy
Skaters enter the Skate Academy program upon recommendation by an ASC coach. It is a group program designed to introduce and develop the basic figure skating skills necessary to continue in the sport.
Skaters who have passed the minimum of Stage 4 badge in the CanSkate program and show an interest and enthusiasm to continue into the sport of figure skating may be invited to join the program. Skaters continue to earn CanSkate and Skate Academy badges and certificates.
The program includes warm-up, stroking, skills (on Tuesdays) or dance (on Thursdays), freeskate and cool down. Both Synchronized and Interpretive skating are covered on specific special days. Skaters receive lessons with a Certified Skate Canada Coach and work with program assistants. This program is a 2 day a week program.
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Click here to download the Skate Canada Helmut Use Policy.
*Note: A responsible adult must remain with your skater at the arena during their lessons.
Private Lessons
The Abbotsford Skating Club also provides private figure skating lessons throughout the week. For information, please contact any of our Skate Canada Certified coaches. We have an excellent roster of coaches to help you and your child achieve your goals.
Categories
Skaters are only allowed on sessions for which they are qualified at the time of registration. Skaters turning 14 years old within the season may move up one category with Board approval.
| Junior | Skaters who have not passed any tests |
| Intermediate | Skaters MUST have passed either their Preliminary or Junior Bronze test |
| Senior | Skaters MUST have passed their Senior Bronze test |
| Open | All levels of private lesson skaters |
A Note About Enriched Movement on Ice (EMI)
Enriched Movement on Ice is a very important part of skater development and skaters are strongly encouraged to take part if they have purchased private sessions that include EMI. If a skater is late for EMI, they must get onto the ice as quickly as possible and join in without disruption to the class. Skaters must be respectful of all coaches and fellow skaters or they may be asked to leave the ice.
Skates and Equipment
If you wish to purchase or sell skates or clothing, a notice can be put in the display case in the lobby of MRC Arena, contact Karen Regier at karen_regier@hotmail.com or any Club Board member.
NEVER BUY SKATES TOO BIG SO THAT THEY WILL
LAST ANOTHER SEASON!!
The Skate Canada website has information about buying skates. Ask about the "Skate Canada Parent Handbook" which also contains information about skating.
Click here to download the Skate Canada Helmut Use Policy.
For information regarding equipment, skate sharpening, etc. please contact Kendall Phinny.
For further information about our programs or to register for classes,
contact us at 604-850-1419
