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Power Skating
PowerSkate is Skate Canada’s official power skating program, designed for hockey and ringette players. Taught by certified Skate Canada CanPowerSkate coaches, this high-energy program helps develop balance, power, agility and endurance. This program is led by Michele Pacholka who has over 40 years of experience working with players ranging in skill level from Novice to NHL. Classes are 45 minutes in length and several variations are available to participants of all age groups including adults. Full hockey equipment must be worn.
Nathan Mackinnon, Matt Duchene, Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner are some of the top current players in the NHL that have trusted Skate Canada's programs to help them reach hockey's biggest stage!
From left to right: Aidan Wetzel-Eden, Michele Pacholka, Norma Buchanan and Tiffany Fowler
Our CLasses
PowerSkate U7
Specific to 5 & 6 year olds with at least one year of hockey/ringette experience.
Ability to skate forward, backward and stop both ways is required as PowerSkate is NOT a learn to skate program.
PowerSkate U10
Specific to ages 7 - 9 with at least two years of hockey/ringette experience.
Ability to skate forward, backward, stop both ways and perform forward crossovers is required as PowerSkate is NOT a learn to skate program.
PowerSkate 10+
Specific to ages 10 and older with at least three years of hockey/ringette experience.
Ability to skate forward, backward, stop both ways, perform forward and backward crossovers is required as PowerSkate is NOT a learn to skate program.
PowerSkate Adult
Specific to adults with at least one year of hockey/ringette experience.
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Ability to skate forward, backward and stop both ways is required as PowerSkate is NOT a learn to skate program.
PowerSkate Advanced
This is a by invitation only program for high level ringette players as well as U15, U17 AAA, U18, Junior, College, University and WHL players. Skills focus on foundational skills, plyometric drills, quick feet, acceleration, deceleration, core strength, stabilization and explosive power. Use of pucks is incorporated into most drills
Full hockey equipment must be worn for all classes!