Learn to Skate

Guelph 8 Weeks 40-Minute Classes Ages 3-10$235Maximum of 16 Participants and 4 Instructors

This program uses interactive games to teach children fundamental skating skills.

Level 1 classes are for children who have limited or no skating experience. We will teach them how to stand up, balance, move forward, take strides and stop (snow plow). Skating aids (i.e. "pushers") are available for those who require them.
Level 2 classes are for children who can take complete strides with one or both feet (without a pusher) and have enough body control to stop and turn, although these skills still need to be developed. In Level 2 classes, children learn how to lengthen their strides, gain more confidence with snow plow stops, turn and skate backwards.
Participants will be grouped by ability. Our instructors may contact you after the program starts if we need to move your child to a different level.
What to wear:
- Skates (Required): hockey skates or figure skates are best and you can buy them at Canadian Tire, Play-It-Again-Sports or almost any sports store.
- Hockey Helmet with Face Mask (Required): these can be purchased at the above-mentioned stores.
- Additional equipment is optional but you may want to consider bike knee/elbow pads or hockey equipment (no stick) for extra protection.
- Wear warm winter clothing (ie snow suit and mittens) because it is cold in the facility year-round.