Spring 2023 Schedule Updated March 16, 2023
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Pre-Canskate
The Pre-CanSkate program is designed for any skater (up to age 8) who has not mastered the ability to shuffle forward, stand up and balance on their own. This program is a non-parented class. Therefore, skaters should be able to participate without a parent on the ice. The goal of the Pre-CanSkate program is to introduce skaters to their equipment and ease those who are uneasy about skating. The goal is to work with the skater as they work towards their Pre-CanSkate ribbon. These sessions are taught in a group lesson format both on and off the ice by NCCP Nationally Certified Professional Coaches. Participants must wear a CSA approved helmet and skates. We recommend water resistant type pants and mittens or gloves.
Canskate
Skaters have mastered the ability to shuffle forward, stand up and balance on their own. Participants will be working on Stage 1 Badge. Stage 2 and 3 skills will also be taught. Participants must wear a CSA approved helmet and skates. We recommend water resistant type pants and mittens or gloves.
Advanced CanSkate
Skaters must have passed Stage 1 Badge.
Rising Stars
The Rising STAR program is a learn to figure skate program where participants must wear figure skates. It is designed for skaters who have previously skated with the Academy and who are working on their Stage 2 badge or higher of the CanSkate program. Skaters will take part in an accelerated CanSkate program to complete Stage 2-6. This program is taught by Regional Level Coaches specializing in the STARSkate program.
Beginner Hockey Fundamentals A (U7) under 7 years old
MUST BE EITHER A RETURNING TBSA MEMBER WHO HAS ACHIEVED THE PRE-CAN RIBBON OR HIGHER OR BE ABLE TO STAND UP/SKATE FORWARD UNASSISTED (interested in progressing into Hockey/Ringette)
Advanced Hockey Fundamentals B (U9) under 9 years old
Skaters who have achieved at least a Stage 3 Canskate badge (interested in progressing into Hockey/Ringette)
Advanced Hockey Fundamentals C (U13) = who have achieved at least a Stage 3 Canskate badge (interested in progressing into Hockey/Ringette)
SATURDAY
Current River Arena
10:05am-10:55am Rising Stars (off ice warm up 10:05-10:10am)
10:05am-10:55am Advanced CanSkate (off ice warm up 10:05-10:10am)
10:55am-11:25am PreCanskate (off ice warm up 10:55-11:00am)
11:25am-11:35pm Coaches set up
11:30am-12:20pm Canskate (off ice warm up 11:30-11:35am)
12:20pm-1:10pm Hockey Fundamentals U7/U9
1:10pm-2:00pm Hockey Fundamentals U11/U13