Skate Canada Programs

Every Skate Canada skating program complements the others and allows for unrestricted movement and development through the system. All programs are taught by professional coaches certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and they are offered at member clubs and skating schools across the country.

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Skate Canada programs are based on a long-term athlete development model (LTD).

Skate Canada’s LTD model is designed to assist coaches, parents, volunteers and administrators create an environment that allows skaters to fully develop and reach their potential in the sport, regardless of whether their goals are recreational or competitive in nature.

CanSkate

CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program for beginners of any age that teaches fundamental movements and basic skills.

CANSKATE

CanPowerSkate

CanPowerSkate focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance skills, all of which are especially important for hockey and ringette players.

CANPOWERSKATE

STARSkate

STARSkate offers opportunities to develop figure skating skills in four different areas.

STARSKATE

Podium Pathway

Podium Pathway incorporates a series of tests and other training opportunities to help competitors with potential to advance.

COMPETITIVESKATE

Synchronized Skating

Synchronized skating, or “synchro” is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers.

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING

Adult Skating

AdultSkate offers CanSkate, STARSkate and CanPowerSkate programs geared for adults.

Special Olympics

Skate Canada is committed to providing special needs athletes with program and competitive opportunities. Liaising regularly with Special Olympics Canada as well as other sport organizations for athletes with a disability, Skate Canada provides updates and support to member clubs regarding strategies on how to integrate Special Olympians and other special needs skaters into regular club programming. For information on Special Olympics figure skating competitions in your province please contact your Skate Canada Section office or Provincial Chapter of Special Olympics Canada.

Special Olympics Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305
Halifax NS B3J 1G6
Toll Free: 1-866-299-2019
Fax: (902) 425-5606
www.sons.ca

SPECIAL OLYMPICS