Nanaimo Skating Club
P.O. Box 45
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5K4
Canada
250.668.4758

Programs
   

LEARN TO SKATE  AND HIGHER PROGRAMS                  

All skaters must be 3 years of age or over as of September 1, 2011 

  

Canskate A

A "Learn to Skate" Program of Skate Canada. Skaters progress through levels at their own pace. CanSkate A teaches the first 3 levels of Skate Canada's badge system.  Skaters must wear helmets and gloves. No skate rentals available, must have own skates. Coach ratio is 1 to 10 skaters. Always accepting on going registration. Pro rating avaiable for late registrations.

Canskate B

A "Learn to Skate" Program of Skate Canada. Skaters progress through levels at their own pace. CanSkate B skaters continue to progress through levels 4 through 7 of Skate Canada's badge system at their own pace. Skaters will have the opportunity to learn a "solo" program or routine to further develop their skating skills. Skaters must wear figure skates, helmets and gloves. No skate rentals available, must have own skates. ALways accepting on going registration. Pro rating avaiable for late registrations.

 


PrePowerSkate
A "Learn to Skate" Program of Skate Canada. PrePowerSkate is for beginning/future hockey/ringette players wishing to enhance beginner's hockey skills and speed. Offered during CanSkate A Sessions and follows Skate Canada's badge system. Skaters should wear hockey skates and gear. No skate rentals available, must have own skates. Opportunity for a short game of hockey at end of class. Please bring hockey stick. Always accepting on going registrations. Pro rating avaiable for late registrations.

CANSKATE LEVELS/BADGES

Movement Level/Badges                                          Skill Level/Badges

Stage 1 - Balance                                                                                   Go Forward
Stage 2 - Glide Forward                                                                          Go Backward
Stage 3 - Glide Backward                                                                        Stop
Stage 4 - Edges                                                                                     Turn
Stage 5 - Power                                                                                     Spin
Stage 6 - Speed                                                                                     Jump
Stage 7 - Pre-Preliminary

  
Junior Academy
Contination of the Canskate program. Entry Level Program in STARSkate Program. Has the opportunity to learn a solo and compete in inland wide competitions.Private lessons with coaches avaiable at extra cost. Please book lessons with Club Director of Skating. All payment is to be directed to the coaches. Accepting new skaters on an on going basic. Pro rating for late registrations avaiable up on request.


If you have any questions or comments, please mail us at nanaimo_skating_club@yahoo.com