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Learn to Skate Programs
CanSkate is Skate Canada’s nationally standardized learn-to-skate program. Led by Skate Canada Certifiedcoaches and designed for beginners of all ages, the program focuses on basic skill development in an energetic, progessive, and fun atmosphere. As Canada’s official learn-to-skate program, CanSkate provides a pathway for skaters to enjoy skating recreationally, or go on to participate in ice sports such as figure skating, hockey, and ringette.
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Skills learned are categorized within the CanSkate Fundamental Movements: Go Forward, Go Backward, Stop, Turn, Spin, and Jump. Skaters progress from Stage 1 through Stage 6 in the program, earning badges, report cards, and other incentives along the way.The Kelowna Skating Club provides several CanSkate classes designed to meet the needs of all ages and levels of skaters.
Winter 2026 Registration - Nov 19
CanSkate Tots (ages 3-5)
The focus of this class is to teach children 3, 4, and 5 years of age how to skate within a safe & fun atmosphere. Groups are kept smaller to maximize individual attention and supervision for young skaters. Classes are 30 minutes in length and have a coach to skater ratio of 1:6.
Children must be qualified age at the time of registration.
CanSkate 5+(ages 5& up)
The focus of this class is to teach skaters 5 years of age and older the CanSkate Fundamental Movements in a high-energy atmosphere, with constant movement encouraged through the use of circuits.
Classes are 45 minutes in length and have a coach to skater ratio of 1:10.
CanSkate Adult
This class is designed for skaters 18 years of age and older wishing to fine-tune their skills while learning the fundamentals of skating. Instructional time is divided between individual lessons and small group lessons with free time to work on skills. Coaches circulate through skaters during the session, offering instruction and guidance where needed. Beginners to advanced skaters are welcome, and advanced skaters may try freeskate or dance.
Junior Academy
This class is designed for skaters between the ages of 3 and 8 that wish to “fast track” into the sport of figure skating. The Fundamental Movements continue to be instructed, but with a focus on figure skating. Skaters must have passed Stage 4 of the CanSkate program to participate in this program or have an invitation from the Director of Skating. Classes are 45 minutes in length and figure skates (skates with toe picks) are required.