CanSkate is the "learn-to-skate" program of Skate Canada. It teaches the basic skills needed to go on to figure skating, ringette, hockey or recreational skating. CanSkate students learn the basics while staying fit and having fun.
Please note a new policy from Skate Canada effective for the 2011-2012 season.
"All Skate Canada member clubs and skating schools who offer a CanSkate program must ensure all CanSkate and Adult CanSkate participants up to and including Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice.
Clubs and skating schools must ensure this policy is enforced during all skating activities including competitions, carnival days or any other special on ice activities throughout the season for this level of skater.
Clubs and skating schools may choose to expand the use of CSA approved hockey helmets in their club as they see necessary. In general, anyone who lacks good control/balance when skating forward, backward and has difficulty stopping, as well as maneuvering around obstacles on the ice must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet."
CSA Approved Hockey Helmets will be mandatory on all CANSKATE and KIDSCANSKATE sessions. Bicycle helmets will not be acceptable.
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