News
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND BREAK!
posted Oct 10, 2024, 12:30 PM
Please note that there are NO skating classes this Thanksgiving weekend from Friday, Oct 11 to Monday, Oct 14 (this means no AM or PM ice or off-ice, nor learn to skate classes).
All skating classes continue on Tuesday, Oct 15 after the Thanksgiving weekend break.
Happy Thanksgiving!
READ OUR FALL 2024 NEWSLETTERS!
posted Sep 10, 2024, 8:52 PM
Please click on the links below to read our Fall 2024 newsletters:
Parent and Skater Information/ CanSkate News
Parent and Skater Information/ StarSkate News
The newsletters can also be accessed by clicking on the down arrow on the Parent and Skater Information tab and selecting CanSkate News or StarSkate News from the drop down menu:
FALL 2024 PROGRAMS (REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED)
posted Jul 28, 2024, 1:20 PM
Move over lazy days of summer! Let's go skating!
Whether you are looking for skating classes to get your child comfortable to take their beginning strides on the ice, learning to skate, or skating more effectively for different ice sports; or whether your skater wants to be a part of an excellent figure skating training program, join us at your local rink!
We have the following programs starting in Fall 2024: PreCanskate, CanSkate, PreStarSkate and StarSkate.
Read on for more registration details and for class schedules.
All skaters must be registered with Skate Canada prior to taking to the ice. The annual membership fee is $61.65. Annual Skate Canada Membership and Insurance is valid from September 1 to August 31. The yearly Skate Canada membership will be applied automatically to all skaters for Fall registration.
Also, a friendly reminder that all Ice Edge Skating Club members need to have an active CRCA (Chestermere Recreation Communication Association) membership. CRCA membership, which runs from July 1 to June 30, can be purchased online at https://www.chestermerecrca.com/history/membership-info/ . Family memberships are $88 + GST and provide a unique membership number for each family member added to the family account. Current members - please update your CRCA Number for each participant with their unique CRCA number in your account. New members – you will be asked to provide your CRCA Number at the time of registration.
FALL 2024 LEARN-TO-SKATE CLASSES:
PreCanSkate (ages 3-5)
Thursdays 4:00 – 4:30 pm (Fall 2024: October 3 – December 5)
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:00 pm (Fall 2024: October 3 – December 5)
Thursdays 5:00 – 5:30 pm (Fall 2024: October 3 – December 5)
Sundays 3:15 – 3:45 pm (Fall 2024: September 29 - Dec 15)
Sundays 3:45 – 4:15 pm (Fall 2024: September 29 - Dec 15)
Sundays 4:15 – 4:45 pm (Fall 2024: September 29 - Dec 15)
CanSkate (ages 6+)
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm (Fall 2024: October 3 – December 5)
Sundays 3:15 – 4:00 pm (Fall 2024: September 29 - Dec 15)
Sundays 4:00 – 4:45 pm (Fall 2024: September 29 - Dec 15)
FALL 2024/ WINTER 2025 FIGURE SKATING CLASSES:
REGISTER for PreStar/StarSkate Program classes by Saturday, August 31 and take advantage of a multi-product 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!
With multiple days of On-Ice Training to choose from this season, you can match your skaters’ goals to the right level of training and commitment. Once you choose the day(s), the registration is for the entire Fall/ Winter season.
StarSkate:
Mondays 4:00 – 5:30 pm (September 16 – March 31)
Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm (September 17 – March 25)
Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm (September 18 – March 26)
Fridays 3:45 – 5:15 pm (September 20 – March 28)
Sundays 1:30 – 3:00 pm (September 22 – March 30)
PreStarSkate (Star Group):
Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm (September 17 – March 25)
Thursdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm (September 19 – March 27)
Fridays 3:45 – 5:15 pm (September 20 – March 28)
Sundays 2:45 – 3:45 pm (September 29 – March 30)
It is also mandatory for all STARSkaters and PreStarSkate Group skaters to participate in our accompanying Dryland Training program which runs from Monday, September 16 to Sunday, March 30. The package works like a membership, valid for the full Fall and Winter session. Skaters are encouraged to attend even if they are not skating on those days.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Fridays 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Sundays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Dry land benefits skaters immensely. It gives the coaches an opportunity to walk skaters through the proper techniques in jumps (including the use of our off – ice harness), spins (including the use of our spinners) 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. Proper techniques, increased flexibility and strength development also helps to prevent injuries!
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 - 7:30 am (Fall 2024: October 2 – December 11)
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 am (Fall 2024: October 4 – December 13)
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
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 the figure skaters registered in our regular programs:
BootBreaker - for all PreStarSkaters and StarSkaters
Sunday, September 15th 2024, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Goal Setting Session (both parents and skaters to attend)
1:30 – 4:00 pm – On Ice
3:45 - 4:00 pm - On Ice performance of ISLAND BREEZE (parents are invited to watch!)
Skaters should bring their lunch, snacks, water bottle, skates and skating clothes including black leggings and mittens.
Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate Program Assistant (PA) Training - for all PreStarSkaters and StarSkaters age 10+
Sunday, September 22nd 2024, from 3:00 – 6:00pm
3:00 – 4:45 pm – On Ice
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Off Ice
Skaters should bring snacks, water bottle, skates and warm cloths for on the ice training.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at inquiries@iceedgeskatingclub.com.
WARM-UP JACKETS & EMBROIDERY
posted Jun 8, 2024, 11:02 PM
Ice Edge Skating Club has set up embroidery services with Angela Embroidery. This is a local business located in our very own community of Chestermere.
Website: www.sewsen.com
Email: sales@sewsen.com
Telephone: 403-399-6555
Address: 233 Kinniburgh Way, Chestermere, AB
Embroidered logo can be added to skater's warm-up jackets. Warm up jackets must be all black and be a comfortable material to skate and perform in. ProSkate in Calgary has a great selection, but jackets do not need to be purchased there.
Warm up Jacket standard embroidery includes front left Ice Edge logo, right sleeve Skate Canada logo and a large Ice Edge logo on the back.
A name bar on the left sleeve if you wish is at an additional cost.
In addition, Angela Embroidery has our logo in silk screen, with an approximate size of 8.5in width and 7.5in height that can be applied to hoodies, t-shirts or sweaters. Colour of the logo can be adjusted to show up on what ever colour of clothing.
Angela Embroidery also has an online catalog with great prices from which you can choose items like hoodies to add the Ice Edge logo to.
Example embroidery and silk screen applications:
