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WINTER 2022 STARSKATE
posted Jan 2, 2022, 5:41 PM
***Registration fee is pro-rated based on the number of classes remaining in the session at the time of registration!***
StarSkate Program registration is open year round - please contact Coach Candice, Director of Skating, at coaching@iceedgeskating.com, if planning to register for the first time or if interested to transfer over from CanSkate program.
Click here for Winter 2022 StarSkate Newsletter!
IESC StarSkate Program Information Session:
For parents and skaters who are new to figure skating or as a refresher even for those who have been ice skating for a while!
Winter 2022 class start dates:
Tuesday PM Ice: January 4th, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Dryland: January 4th, 5:45 to 6:15pm (every Mon, Tue, Wed at 5:45 to 6:15pm thereafter, and Sundays 12 to 1pm)
Wednesday AM Ice: January 5th, 6:30 to 7:30am
Wednesday PM Ice: January 5th, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Thursday PM Ice: January 6th, 4:00 to 4:45 pm
Friday AM Ice: January 7th, 6:30 to 7:30am
Friday PM Ice: January 7th, 4:00 to 5:15 pm
Sunday Dryland: Janury 9th, 12 to 1pm
Sunday PM Ice: January 9th, 1:30 to 2:30pm
The StarSkate program consists of on-ice training as well as off-ice training. Extra morning ice offered also.
On-Ice Training:
With multiple days of On-Ice Training to chose from, you can match your skaters aspirations to the right level of training and commitment. Once you choose the day(s), the registration is for the rest of the fall/ winter season.
Mondays, 4 - 5:30pm
Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30pm
Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30pm
Thursdays, 4 - 4:45pm
Fridays, 4 - 5:15pm
Sundays, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Off-Ice Dryland Training:
It is also recommended for all STARSkaters to participate in our accompanying Off-Ice Dryland Training program. The package works like a membership, valid for the full Fall and Winter session. StarSkaters are encouraged to attend even if not skating on those days.
Mondays, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Tuesdays, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Sundays, 12 - 1pm
Dry land benefits skaters immensely. It gives the coaches an opportunity to walk skaters through the proper techniques in jumps and other elements so that they are able to execute them easier on ice. These sessions will also offer goal setting sessions, nutrition education and other strength building sessions to help our athletes lead a healthy, positive lifestyle.
AM Ice Training:
Morning On-Ice Training is also available for StarSkaters who desire extra edges, jumps and spins training. Coaching and ice time is included in registration fees.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30am
Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30am
Multi-registration Discount:
Take advantage of our sliding scale discount! The more days you sign up for, the greater the discount:
Please keep in mind that the Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTADP) from Skate Canada recommends the following:
7-11 years old skate 2-4 days a week 30-40 weeks a year
9-13 years old skate 4-5 days a week 1-2 sessions a day 40-46 days a week
10-16 years old skate 5 days a week 2-3 sessions a day 44-48 hours a week
So choose a training schedule that can help your skater train the recommended number of hours, with the support of coaches who know exactly how to inspire and motivate them!
The SkateCanada StarSkate programing is designed to be able to achieve gold tests in all four disciplines:
Freeskate
Dance
Skills
Interpretive/Artistic
Our coaches have achieved this! And now, with over 100 years of their combined coaching experience in helping skaters achieve their gold tests, your skaters can become the best version of themselves and achieve success also, provided you follow the recommendations for hours of training from SkateCanada.
So join us and get ready to convert your dreams into training goals and achievements!
WINTER 2022 PRECANSKATE/ CANSKATE/ CANPOWERSKATE
posted Jan 2, 2022, 5:20 PM
***Registration fee is pro-rated based on the number of classes remaining in the session at the time of registration!***
Click here for Winter 2022 CanSkate Newsletter!
PreCanSkate and CanSkate Level 1 to 6:
Thursdays, 4:45 to 5:30 pm, January 6th to March 31st
Sundays, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, January 9th to April 3rd
If you are looking for a skating program in our local community, where your child can learn to skate and develop skating skills to participate in other ice sports, look no further.
PreCanSkate program is designed for skaters 3 years of age or older who have never skated before or are just learning to skate.
CanSkate program is for skaters 5 years and older who are just learning to skate or have some skating experience but still need to develop their skills. All participants will develop fundamentals in areas of agility, balance and control, and will earn ribbons and badges as skills are mastered.
Classes are taught by coach Caitlin Bowers whose passion and energy for skating inspires young skaters to lace up and keep on improving!
Skaters will need well-fitted and sharpened figure or hockey skates, warm pants, a warm sweater or jacket and gloves (no hockey gloves please).
A CSA approved hockey helmet is also required.
CanPowerSkate Level 1 to 6:
Sundays, 2:30 to 3:30pm, January 9th to April 3rd 2022, at the Chestermere Recreation Centre
CanPowerSkate Level 1-6 is designed for skaters 6 years of age or older who are interested in hockey or ringette. The program is geared towards skaters who already have basic forward and backward skating skills and are able to stop on command without use of the boards.
CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations.
The classes are taught by coach Candice Campbell-Behm who has been a professional skating coach since 1998, specializing in skating skills, edge work and agility. Candice works throughout the Calgary region with players ranging from Learn to Skate to AAA hockey players.
A CSA approved hockey helmet is required and kids are welcome to wear full hockey/ringette gear.
Anyone interested to transfer over from a Winter 2022 CanSkate program to CanPowerSkate program should email: president@iceedgeskatingclub.com and vp@iceedgeskatingclub.com.