Ages 6 - 12 / Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Your child will learn and improve valuable skating skills while having fun in our Youth Learn To Skate program. Beginners will learn the basics such as improving balance and learning to glide, while advanced skaters will refine skills including forward and backward edges and crosscuts. Available from Level 1 (beginner) to Level 6.



Note:
This program has concluded for the season. Check back later this summer to register for fall Learn to Skate lessons!

To be among the first to know when fall lessons open for registration, sign up for our newsletter

Looking for Learn to Skate themed summer camps? Click here 

Powered by Adrenalin Source for Sports

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 1

No previous skating experience necessary! This program is for those looking to skate for the first time. Our trained instructors will help skaters get more comfortable on the ice through teaching skills on how to improve balance, walk and march, fall down and get back up, jump and turn.

Key Goals

Improve balance, walk and march, fall down and get back up, jump and turn. 

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 2

Moving beyond the basics, this program is for skaters who can move around the ice on their own and are ready to learn new skills. Your child will learn to glide on one and two feet, forward sculling, walk backwards and stop. Skaters will start to work on striding and developing their edges.

Pre-requisites

Youth Level 1 or equivalent

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Key Goals

Learn gliding on one and two feet, forward sculling, walking backwards and stopping.

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet Rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 3

Your child will enhance their skating skills in this program with a focus on edge development and stopping. Instructors also introduce them to backwards skating skills, including gliding, sculling, stopping, and switching between forwards and backwards.

Pre-requisites

Youth Level 2 or equivalent.

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Key Goals

Introduce backwards skating skills, including gliding, sculling, stopping, and switching between forwards and backwards

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet Rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 4

Build those on-ice skills! In this intermediate program your child will be introduced to walking crosscuts, developing edges on one-foot, and two-foot parallel hockey stops.

Pre-requisites

Youth Level 3 or equivalent.

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Key Goals

Introduces skaters to walking crosscuts, developing edges on one-foot, and two-foot parallel hockey stops.

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet Rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 5

At this level your child is comfortable on the ice and is ready to enhance and refine their skills. Continue to develop forward and backwards crosscuts and pivot turns.

Pre-requisites

Youth Level 4 or equivalent.

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Key Goals

Develop forward and backwards crosscuts and pivot turns.

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet Rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...

Youth Learn to Skate - Level 6

Skaters with a strong skills base will focus on improving speed and developing forward and backward edges including crosscuts.

Pre-requisites

Youth Level 5 or equivalent.

Equipment Required

  • CSA certified hockey helmet (full face mask is highly recommended)
  • Hockey or figure skates
  • Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Snow pants (recommended)
  • Winter gloves or mittens

Key Goals

Improve speed and develop forward and backward edges including crosscuts.

Add-ons

Skate/Helmet Rental - $5/lesson

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

  • Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Ice Programs and Camps Waiver

Fetching Booking Data...