CanSkate - Learn To Skate

Our CanSkate program is the Learn to Skate program sanctioned by Skate Canada. This program teaches the "proper way" to skate through a series of levels that the skater learns at their own pace. Our small group sizes allow children to learn with confidence, while still having fun. After all levels are completed, the skater advances to our "Junior Academy" class.

At the first class, skaters will be assessed and placed into a group according to their ability. Skaters continue to advance through the 7 levels at their own pace. No registration for the next level is required. Skaters are taught by NCCP coaches and program assistants. Reports are kept on all skaters and handed out to the skater when they pass a level.

We have fun days on Halloween and Xmas, as well as a big year end party for all our skaters and their families.

...more details on the CanSkate program are provided below

Junior Academy

This class is an introduction to figure skating. Skaters learn the beginning steps to jumps and spins in small groups. Off ice classes help to improve flexibility and strength, and help to prevent injuries. Skaters can also start on Preliminary skills and dance. Upon completion, skaters begin lessons with a private coach.

Private Skater

Once a skater has completed our Junior Academy class, they may start taking lessons with a Coach. Our Club teams our skaters to Coaches who offer lessons with children of similar age, ability, and coaching needs. Our Coaches offer private and group lessons, teaching dance, skills, spins, and freeskate.

Once the skater has a Coach, parents and skaters meet with the Coach and discuss the days and times the skater wishes to skate, and the number and type of lessons the Coach is able to provide.

Parents are responsible for paying for ice fees, registration fees, and Coaching fees. Coaches fees are charged in increments of time- generally 15/20/ or 30 minute lessons- which can be group or private. Group lesson costs are split amongst however many skaters are in the group. Private lessons are billed to the individual skater. Coaches will inform you what their lesson rates are. These rates are based on the individual Coaches experience as a past skater, experience and years teaching, and Coaching level (education) they have obtained with Skate Canada. Rates range between $9.00- $15.00 for a 15 minute lesson.

We accept students who would like to skate with our Club that have done municipal or school skating, skaters transferring from another club, and new skaters that would like to join our club. Skaters will be assessed on ice by one of our Coaches to help find the right Coach for each skater. Email burnabyfigureskatingclub@hotmail.com to set up an appointment.

...more details on the CanSkate program are provided below

CanSkate is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. When you sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. The coach to student ratio is a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada Skating Programs, and is presented by BMO Financial Group, reflecting their commitment to grassroots development.

CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program. It was developed by experts to teach the fundamentals of skating in a progressive and sequential manner.

When you/your child registers for a CanSkate program at your local Skate Canada club, you also become a member of Skate Canada, the national sport governing body for figure skating in Canada. Membership benefits in the CanSkate program can include:

• badges
• stickers
• tattoos
• colouring sheets
• parent information sheets
• progress updates and report cards
• special CanSkate events and club functions
• BMO CanSkater of the Year award program
• opportunity to be talent-scouted
• opportunity to participate in a positive healthy lifestyle activity

These are some of the awards and incentives that have been developed to encourage athletes in CanSkate:

CanSkate Badge - Stage 2

CanSkate Stickers

CanSkate Badge - Jump

The CanSkate program focuses on the development of six fundamental movements organized in six stages of learning, with an optional 7th level for skaters who want to move into figure skating. The skills are arranged in progressions, from very simple to the more complex. Each stage has a primary focus. Once the skills on each stage are mastered, a badge is awarded.