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FALL 2022 / WINTER 2023 STARSKATE PROGRAM REGISTRATION

posted Aug 28, 2022, 9:28 PM

Dear families,

we are excited to announce that the registration to IESC Fall 2022/ Winter 2023 StarSkate program is now open!

CLICK HERE to register and take advantage of a discount which is applied when registering for multiple items (excluding dryland): e.g. 3 items 6% discount, 4 items 7% discount, 5 items 8% discount and so on!

Please follow a link to the STARSkate Parent Newsletter and read below about the classes offered and upcoming events.

With multiple days of On-Ice Training to chose from this season, 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 entire Fall/ Winter season.

Mondays, 4 - 5:30pm StarSkate

Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30pm StarSkate

Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30pm StarSkate

Thursdays, 4 - 4:45pm StarSkate and PreStarSkate

Fridays, 4 - 5:15pm StarSkate and PreStarSkate

Sundays, 1:30 - 2:30pm StarSkate and PreStarSkate

It is also recommended for all STARSkaters to participate in our accompanying 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, Tuesdays, 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.

Extra Morning 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

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 weeks a year

10-16 years old: skate 5 days a week, 2-3 sessions a day, 44-48 weeks a year

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!

Additionally, please register your figure skater for these upcoming events which are free for skaters registered in our regular programs:

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Boot Breaker and CanSkate PA Training for StarSkaters

BootBreaker

10:30-12:00 Goal Setting and Nutrition Workshop (parents are encouraged to attend)

12-1:00 Off-Ice Fitness Testing

1:00-1:30 Bring your own LUNCH

1:30-2:30 On Ice

PA Training

9:00-10:30 Off-ice

2:30-3:30 On Ice

Also, we are looking for StarSkaters to join us in the annual Fall Parade! Please register so that we are able to plan for a number of skaters who will be walking the route with us.

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - Annual Chestermere Country Fair Fall Parade!

And finally, for those interested to attend this exciting opportunity to learn from an Olympic Gold medalist, please follow the link for more information and to register:

Monday, October 10, 2022 Kaetlyn Osmond Seminar hosted by Wild Rose FSC

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at inquiries@iceedgeskatingclub.com.

FALL 2022/ WINTER 2023 PRECANSKATE, CANSKATE, AND HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS CLASSES

posted Aug 22, 2022, 5:02 PM

Dear families,

We hope you are fully enjoying the remaining hot days of summer. If you are looking for skating classes for the coming fall and winter season, to get your skater comfortable taking their beginning slides on the ice, learning to skate, or skating more effectively for the game of hockey or ringette, join us at your local rink!

Registration is NOW OPEN for IESC PreCanSkate, CanSkate and Hockey Skating Skills classes.

Visit www.iceedgeskatingclub.com to register.

Early bird discount applies to those signing up for both the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 classes at the time of registration.

PreCanSkate (ages 3-5)

Thursdays 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (Fall 2022: Sep 22 - Dec 15, Winter 2023: Jan 12 - Mar 23)

Sundays 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Fall 2022: Sep 25 - Dec 18, Winter 2023: Jan 15 - Mar 26)

CanSkate (ages 6+)

Thursdays 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (Fall 2022: Sep 22 - Dec 15, Winter 2023: Jan 12 - Mar 23)

Sundays 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Fall 2022: Sep 25 - Dec 18, Winter 2023: Jan 15 - Mar 26)

Hockey Skating Skills (ages 6+)

Sundays 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Fall 2022: Sep 25 - Dec 18, Winter 2023: Jan 15 - Mar 26)

We look forward to having your skater learn with us!

POWERSKATE SUMMER CAMPS

posted Jun 9, 2022, 8:56 PM

Ice Edge Skating Club is pleased to be able to offer Summer Power Skating Classes!

The camps are 3 days a week, being held on the below dates and times. Cost is $115.00 per week.

Multi-Product Discount of 5% for registering for 2 or more weeks of Summer Camps 2022 and 10% for registering for 3 or more weeks of Summer Camps 2022.

A CSA approved hockey helmet is required and kids are welcome to wear full hockey/ringette gear and bring a stick.

Week 1

Monday July 11 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Tuesday July 12 from 4:45 to 5:45

Wednesday July 13 from 3:15 to 4:15

Week 2

Monday July 25 from 12:45 to 1:45 pm

Tuesday July 26 from 12:45 to 1:45 pm

Wednesday July 27 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Week 3

Monday August 15 from 12:45 to 1:45 pm

Tuesday August 16 from 4:45 to 5:45

Wednesday August 17 from 3:00 to 4:00

Week 4

Monday August 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 am

Tuesday August 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 am

Wednesday August 31 from 9:00 to 10:00 am

IESC requires a minimum amount of registrations in order to run this program failing which we may be forced to cancel this session.

Skate Canada Membership 2021-2022 fee of $40.00 will be added at checkout. You will have already purchased this membership if you skated with Ice Edge Skating Club from September 1, 2021 to present.

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. Skaters must be 6 years old or older to register.

The classes will be taught by coach Candice Campbell-Behm who has been a professional skating coach since 1998.

Candice completed a Bachelor of Science degree, a physical education diploma and personal fitness trainer certificate. She is a national certified coach and chartered professional coach with Skate Canada and has coached at Nationals, Provincials, the AB Winter Games and a team lead for Western Canadians. Candice is also a personal fitness trainer at the Glencoe Club.

Candice specializes in skating skills, edge work and agility and has mentored off coaches who were former players from various NHL teams. Her eye for the mechanics and edges forms from her years of being a competitive athlete and over 20 yeas of coaching experience.

Candice works with players ranging from Learn to Skate to players in Junior and college and has over 2000 hours of experience with preschool aged children which has helped her design a program that effectively teaches the fundamental of go forward and backwards, turns and stop that is customized for the level on the ice so athletes build a foundation of skating skills. She believes eventually fast forward skating catches up to a player. What separates a great hockey player from a good hockey player is skating skills.

Candice believes:

skating skills should always be worked on throughout the periodization of a hockey player's training;
in helping athletes achieve their goals in a positive environment that pushes the athlete to become the best version of them self.

Candice has volunteered with Community hockey as the Timbits coordinator and for 6 years with Novice to Pee Wee evaluations. She has been a league chair with Hockey Calgary for 3 years and with the Macs Midget for 2 years and the Canada Games.