Canskate & Teen Canskate
What equipment is required?
Skaters are required to have their own skates, gloves and a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet.
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Where can I buy skates and helmets?
Canadian Tire, Sport Chek and Cheam Source for Sports are great local stores to purchase and sharpen skates and helmets.
CSA approved hockey helmets are required, face cages are not mandatory.
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What skates should I buy for my Canskater?
Canskate is an all blades program for all sports, skaters can wear whichever skates will best support them. We recommend either figure skates or hockey skates that provide proper ankle support.
Click here for information about skates we recommend.
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How old does my skater have to be to join?
Skaters must be 3 years old by the start date.
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Does the program have any pre-requisites?
There are no pre-requisites for the Canskate program. Canskate can be the first time your skater ever steps on the ice!
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Are parents/guardians allowed on the ice?
No, our sessions are taught by Skate Canada certified coaches and assisted by trained Program Assistants. They will be able to assist your skater with their needs.
Do parents/guardians need to stay for lessons?
Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children while at the arena. Do not leave your children unattended.
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Are rentals available?
No, skaters must have their own equipment.
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What kind of skates do you recommend?
Hockey skates or figure skates are recommended as well as ensuring they have a stiff supportive ankle.
Further Questions?
Email cheamsc@telus.net ​​
CanPowerskate
Program Pre-requisites
Minimum Canskate Stage 3 completion, Hockey U8 requirements or equivalent.
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Assessments are available upon request for program placement. Please email cheamsc@telus.net for assessment inquiries.
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Equipment
Full protective hockey equipment and gear is required.
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Further Questions?
Email cheamsc@telus.net
Canskate Star
Dress Code
Skaters in Canskate Star are required to wear form fitted clothing and have long hair tied back. Skaters may wear leggings or a skating skirt/dress and a yoga style jacket. Hoods, jeans, baggy and large bulky clothing are not permitted. Skaters are required to wear a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet.
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What skates should I buy for my Canskate Star Skater?
Canskate Star is an introduction to igure skating program therefore figure skates are required for the class. The figure skates your skater wears should provide proper ankle support.
Click here for information about skates we recommend.
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How many sessions does my skater participate in?
Skaters in Canskate Star are required to skate in two classes per week, the Canskate Star class as well an additional Canskate Class.
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How can my skater join the class?
Skaters already in Canskate are assessed on their regular Canskate sessions. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how it works please email cheamsc@telus.net.
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Further Questions?
Email cheamsc@telus.net
Jr. Academy
Dress Code
Skaters in Jr. Academy are required to wear form fitted clothing and have long hair tied back. Skaters may wear leggings or a skating skirt/dress and a yoga style jacket. Hoods, jeans, baggy and large bulky clothing are not permitted. Skaters are required to wear a CSA Approved Hockey Helmet.
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What skates should I buy for my Jr. Academy Skater?
Jr. Academy is an introduction to figure skating program therefore figure skates are required for the class. The figure skates your skater wears should provide proper ankle support.
Click here for information about skates we recommend.
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What equipment is required for off ice?
Skaters are required to have a rubber jump rope, good running shoes and a water bottle.
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How many sessions does my skater participate in?
Skaters in Jr. Academy are required to skate in 2-3 on and off classes per week.
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How can my skater join the class?
Skaters already in Canskate and Canskate Star are assessed on their regular sessions. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how it works please email cheamsc@telus.net.
Further Questions?
Email cheamsc@telus.net
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Starskate/Podium Pathway
Dress Code
Skaters in Starskate and Podium Pathway are required to wear form fitted clothing and have long hair tied back. Skaters may wear leggings or a skating skirt/dress and a yoga style jacket. Hoods, jeans, baggy and large bulky clothing are not permitted.
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What skates should I buy for my skater?
Figure skates with proper ankle support are required.
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Star 1 skaters: Click here for information about skates we recommend for Star 1.
Star 2+ skaters: please speak to your coach about proper skates for your skater.
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What equipment is required for off ice?
Skaters are required to have a rubber jump rope, good running shoes and a water bottle.
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How many sessions does my skater participate in?
Skaters in the Starskate/Podium Pathway program are required to participate in a set number of sessions based in their program.
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Required sessions are as follows:
Star 1-2: Minimum 3 sessions on 3 different days per week
Star 3: Minimum 3 sessions on 3 different days per week, recommended 4 sessions per week.
Star 4-5: Minimum 4 sessions on 4 different days per week.
Pre-Juvenile/Star 6+: Minimum 4 sessions per week on 4 different days per week, recommended 5 sessions per week
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Sessions for ALL levels are required to be spaced throughout the week, for developmental reasons combined sessions cannot be [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday], [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday], [Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] or [Thursday, Friday, Saturday]
Skaters may choose from the Open sessions and Star sessions offered for their level throughout the week to meet their number of sessions required
All sessions EXCEPT for Open Sessions include coaching costs. You will receive private billing from your coach if your skater participates in Open Sessions. Please speak with your coach if you have questions about the Open Sessions.
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How can my skater join the class?
Skaters already in Jr. Academy are assessed on their regular sessions. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how it works please email cheamsc@telus.net.
Further Questions?
Email cheamsc@telus.net
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Funding
Jumpstart
The Canadian Tire funding program that provides financial assistance to help remove barriers and provide opportunities for kids in sports. The link to applying for Jumpstart and further information can be found here.
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KidSport
KidSport provides grants to help cover the registration expenses so that ALL kids aged 18 and under can play a season of their favorite sport. The link to applying for KidSport and further information can be found here.
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Please reach out to Jumpstart and KidSport with questions about their grants. Reach out to cheamsc@telus.net if you have questions related to registering for our programs.