PRE-POWER SKATE U7

Acceptance Level: Designed for young skaters, approximately five to six years of age (U7) who have an acceptable level of a skating ability of having PASSED the CanSkate Stage 2 Level OR, skaters must be able to skate fast forwards, fast backwards, stop forwards/backwards, 1ft glide forwards with speed, and turn forwards to backwards.

If you are unsure if this applies to your skater, please contact Alexa via

email: learntoskate.sasc@gmail.com

Pre-CanPowerSkate is designed for young skaters, approximately ages 4-6 who have an acceptance entry level of Skate Canada's Stage 1 and partial Stage 2 that may not be ready for CanPowerSkate Level 1. The curriculum is presented in three progressive levels (A,B,C) complete with its own awards to encourage participation and motivate skaters. Pre-Power helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating-specific environment, including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. This program offers instruction on how to skate efficiently and deliberately. Although it is a group program, each skater will receive optimal instruction from our Power skating instructors.The coach to skater ratio is 1:10. Pre-CanPowerSkate has been designed to run concurrently with CanSkate sessions. 

 Pre-CanPower has been designed to run concurrently with CanSkate sessions. No Sticks allowed!

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the program. If the skaters skill criteria has not been met, skater will be moved to the CanSkate program (at the discretion of the PrePower instructor and/or Learn to Skate Coordinator).

Program Requirements:

-Black Hockey skates are required. Any other skate (plastic or fabric) will result in your skater being switched into the CanSkate (5+) program.

-Optional full hockey gear (but recommended)

-NO STICKS!

**Please check out our "Skating Equipment" tab under the "Learn To Skate" header for a great deal on new skating equipment!**

PRE-CANPOWER (U7) SCHEDULES

Winter 2024 Schedule- (January-April)

Fall 2023 Schedule- (September-December)

*Skaters must attend a minimum of 50% of classes to receive a report card.  This ensures a natural progression in the improvement of the skater to warrant a concise report card.

For all Learn To Skate Inquiries, Please Contact Alexa: 

 learntoskate.sasc@gmail.com

1) Cancellation/Refund/Fee Policy: Please see our POLICY page for a detailed description. Any class adjustment fees (moving day, changing class, etc.) pay balance of next program. No switching days because of missed classes or to make up days. No refund available for any reason. Family credit only with doctor’s note (credit expires in 12 months from issuing date). 15$ merchant fee on all refunds

2) Club Information: Please ensure you have given a current email address on the registration form as all notices and newsletters will be sent via email for the upcoming season. It is your responsibility to check these notices or the SASC website: www.stalbertskatingcentre.com for all skating information.

3) Equipment: Please check out our "Skating Equipment" tab for details! Skater must supply their own skates, hockey helmet (no bike helmets), mitts and warm jacket/pants. Please be sure your child's skates are fit properly and are sharpened. They are able to sit down/stand up in their track/snow pants. This ensures optimal performance for the individual skater.

4) Class Description: This program teaches the fundamentals of skating (forward, backward, stopping, turning and jumping) and introduce power skating skills while emphasizing fun and fitness in a power skating specific environment. Children are prepared for Hockey, Ringette, and Speed Skating. This program focuses on Hockey and Ringette stride technique to improve balance, power, agility, speed and endurance on the ice. Minimum age requirement is 4 years of age or passed Stage 2 of our CanSkate 5+ program.

*Skate Canada Fee ($60.00): Non-refundable. Payable once a season beginning on September 1st of every year (Not included in the prices above)