Learn to Skate - CanSkate

Ages 3+

Canskate Levels 1 - 6

CanSkate

Skating starts here.

Having taught millions the skills needed to achieve their recreational and competitive dreams on the ice, CanSkate is the best learn-to-skate program in Canada. Period.

Designed for beginners of all ages—including children, adults, and athletes with disabilities (AWAD)—CanSkate helps you improve basic skating skills for figure skating, hockey, ringette, or speed skating, while promoting fitness and fun.

We work with a nationally tested curriculum that focuses on balance, control, and agility while empowering skaters to hone essential skills, in a safe and friendly environment.

Countless Canadians, from World and Olympic champions to NHL stars, took their first strides through the program. Offered at clubs and skating schools in communities nationwide and led by NCCP-certified coaches, CanSkate is your pathway to skating success.

All CanSkate classes include the same content. The class number in the registration are not level related.

Skaters may register in more than one class per week (recommended).

Questions?

office@skatesaskatoon.com

Spring 2025 Canskate Schedule

Each class is 45 minutes

· Mondays April and May at 6:15 pm
(8 sessions) Full

· Tuesdays April and May at 6:30 pm
(9 sessions) Full

· Thursdays April and May at 6:30 pm
(9 sessions) Full

· Saturdays April and May at 10:00 am
(8 sessions) Full

· Saturdays April and May at 10:45 am
(8 sessions) Full

· Sundays April at 12:30 pm (4 sessions) Full

· Mondays June at 6:15 pm (4 sessions)

· Thursdays June at 6:30 pm (4 sessions)

Programs

Skate Saskatoon offers programming all year - Find the sessions that work for you!

Programming is offered by "season" as follows:
  -Spring, April - May and/or June Now Open!
  -Summer, July and/or August Link to information on the homepage! Registration opens May 6 at 5 pm! Registration in summer is by the week. CanSkate runs Monday - Thursday at 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Weeks 2 -9.
  - Fall, September
  - Winter Term 1, October - December
  - Winter Term 2, January - March

Gear
What equipment is required?

Proper equipment is essential to becoming skilled in most sports and skating is no exception! Skaters cannot learn skills unless their skates fit well and support their ankles. If your child cannot walk across the floor holding his/her ankles up it is highly unlikely that he/she will be any better on ice.

It is important to remember that learning to skate should be a fun and successful experience. It should not be lessened by poor quality equipment or physical discomfort. A well thought out purchase of good skates will encourage enthusiasm and excitement in anyone learning to skate.

Skaters joining our CanSkate program should have the following equipment:

- CSA approved helmet is mandatory for all CanSkaters For younger skaters a metal cage style facemask is recommended (see guidelines here)

- Proper fitting Figure or Hockey skates. We do not recommend plastic or adjustable skates (see photo - below)

- Skate guards are mandatory. Rubber or plastic skate guards are preferred rather than cloth guards.

- Proper clothing -layers are best. We do not recommend snowsuits.

- Gloves or mittens are recommended

Note: Skate Saskatoon does not provide equipment for participants