Pre-Powerskate
Prerequisites
This program is for skaters who wish to build on strenghtening their hockey powerskating abilities. Skaters entering the program should be able to skate forwards, walk backwards or have completed CanSkate Stage 5/6.
What's included
Focus is on correcting and enhancing skating posture, form and technique, both forward and backward, with the addition of speed and power. More advanced skating skills are taught, including pivot turns and cross-overs.Sessions
Fall 10-week Program
Oct. 10–Dec. 19, 2018 (no program on Oct. 31)
Winter 9-week Program
Jan. 9–Mar. 6, 2019
Times
Wednesdays
5:00-5:50 pm
Leisure Pad
Costs
$245/10-week Fall session + once per year cost of Admin Skate Canada Fee* $40
$220/ 9-week Winter session
* Fee includes a small administration fee and the compulsory Skate Canada fee for skaters registering in Skate Canada sanctioned clubs. Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at clubs and skating schools across the country, Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada's premier sports.
Powerskate
Prerequisites
Should have passed Level 1 of the CanPower Program or mastered fast forward crossovers, forward 180° pivots, backward snowplow stops, and reverse pivot turns.
