CanSkate Program
CanSkate group lessons are for ages 5 and up, with a focus on fun, fitness, and participation!
The CanSkate Program stresses progressive learning through fundamental movements explored in 6 stages of learning: forward/backwards skating, stopping, turning, spinning, jumping, and gliding. Each of the 6 stages has a primary focus; once a skater masters the skills at a stage, they are awarded a badge.
The program is taught in Group Lesson format by Professional Club Coaches helped by trained volunteer Program Assistants (PAs). Our coaches and PAs work as a team to ensure that skaters have fun and achieve success on the ice. Continual assessment will be done by our Professional Coaches throughout the season. Badges and Progress Report Cards will be given out at the end of each session.
CanSkate is a feeder program for the PreSTAR and STARskate programs. As well, it will help skaters develop basic skating techniques necessary for ringette and hockey.
**CSA approved skating helmets are mandatory for all skaters**
Please dress your skater in warm, ice-friendly clothing. No scarves. Molded or plastic skates are NOT recommended. Skaters must be 5 years of age by their first lesson.
CanSkate Group lessons take place:
Session 1: Sept 8 - Oct 8,2025 Mondays AND Wednesdays 4:15-5pm, Arena 1
Session 2 MONDAYS: October 20 - Dec 15,2025 Mondays only 4:15-5pm, Arena 1
Session 2 WEDNESDAYS: October 22 - Dec 17,2025 Wednesdays only 4:15-5pm, Arena 1
**NEW Session 2 SATURDAYS October 18 - Dec 13,2025 Saturdays only 4:15 - 5pm, Arena 2
Session 3 MONDAYS: Jan 5 to March 9,2026 Mondays only, 4:15-5pm, Arena 1
Session 3 WEDNESDAYS: Jan 7 to March 11,2026, Wednesdays only, Arena 1
$145 per session
*Additional Skate Canada Insurance Fee of $61.65 per year (Sept 1, 2025 to Sept 1, 2026).
Gary Moe Auto Group Spotsplex, Echo Energy Arena #1 Mondays & Wednesdays,
and Arena #2 Saturdays
Parents are expected to stay at ice level or in the bleachers for the duration of the lesson
Fundraising
Fundraising is requested per family
Details for fundraising will be sent out at the beginning of each session.
Year End Carnival - March 1, 2026 (tentative date, awaiting confirmation)
To showcase our skaters, we hold a year-end Ice Carnival. This annual event includes skaters from ALL programs enrolled in Session 3. It is an excellent way to finish the season, and a real hit with participants and spectators alike! Skaters have group routines choreographed, and costumes, provided by Lacombe Skating Club at no cost to the skater, for the show.
Participation in Carnival is completely optional, however we ask you let your coach know as soon as possible if your skater will not be participating. Lessons do continue for all skaters, and lesson format may take on a follow the leader type structure as routines, for those participating, begin to take shape
Registration opens Aug 1, 2025
You must have an Uplifter account to view and register for programs. Please do not create duplicate accounts
Please send EMT to lacombeskatingclub@gmail.com
and include your skaters name in message