Register in CanSkate Now

CanSkate is Skate Canada's Flagship learn-to-skate program designed for skaters age 4 and over by December 31, 2011 working on CanSkate Stages 1 to 5. This program teaches skating skills through the use of music, games and toys; which helps skaters develop balance and coordination, while having fun.

When you sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by one of our NCCP certified professional coaches. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. The typical coach to student ratio for CanSkate is 1:10.

Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning.

CanSkate is offered at the following times:

Tuesday - 5:30 - 6:20 PM
Tuesday  - 6:30-7:20 PM
Friday - 5:30-6:20 PM
Saturday - 8:30-9:20 AM
Saturday - 9:30-10:20 AM

Register to skate twice a week & get twice as many classes for less than twice the price!!!!

Register in the Fall and Winter Sessions and SAVE!!!

Full Program: October 3 - March 30 (no lessons December 19 - January 7 or March 12-16)

Fall Session: October 3 - December 16

Winter Session:  January 9 – March 30

EGSC is proud to introduce Karon Dalby, recognized as Skate Canada Central Ontario Club Coach

of the Year 2010/11 and selected to attend Skate Canada "CanSkate University" in May 2011 as our CanSkate Program Coordinator.

For a list of current fees. Please check here

What should my child wear to skating lessons? - All CanSkate participants up to and including Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet and mittens at all times while on the ice. We recommend that you dress your CanSkater in snow pants and a warm sweater or coat.

While we do our best to accommodate skaters into the session of their choice, the EGSC Executive reserve the right to adjust programs or move skaters based on skill level and the number of skaters enrolled in each program as necessary.

CanSkate STAGE Badges:

The CanSkate program focuses on the development of six fundamental movements organized in six stages of learning, with an optional 7th level for skaters who want to move into figure skating. The skills are arranged in progressions, from very simple to the more complex. Each stage has a primary focus. Once the skills on each stage are mastered, a badge is awarded.

Stage 1 - Balance
Stage 2 - Glide Forward
Stage 3 - Glide Backward
Stage 4 - Edges
Stage 5 - Power
Stage 6 - Speed
Stage 7 - Pre-Preliminary (Optional)