Sault Figure Skating Club

CanPOWERskate

 

                                                                                        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. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative

                                                                                        to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing

                                                                                        on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides  

                                                                                        incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.

 

                                                                                        CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who

                                                                                        already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able                                                                                             to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop

                                                                                        on command without use of the boards.

 

.CanPowerSkate's Pre-Power is designed for young skaters, approximately four to six years of age who can stand up on skates and move forward (shuffle, walk or glide) who may not be ready for CanPowerSkate Level 1. 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. The curriculum is presented in three progressive levels complete with its own awards to encourage participation and motivate skaters. Pre-Power has been designed to run concurrently with CanSkate sessions.

 

What are the benefits of Participating in CanPowerSkate?

 

CanPowerSkate is the only nationally regulated power skating program in Canada. It was developed by a team of hockey, figure skating and ringette experts to teach the fundamentals of power skating in a progressive and sequential manner.

 

When you/your child registers for a CanPowerSkate program at your local Skate Canada club, you also become a member of Skate Canada, the national sport governing body for figure skating in Canada. Membership benefits in the CanPowerSkate program can include:

• participation in a unique skill testing system which includes award bars and ribbons

• parent information sheets

• progress updates and report cards

• special CanPowerSkate events and club functions

• opportunity to be talent-scouted

• opportunity to participate in a healthy lifestyle activity​​​​​​​​​