All of our learn to skate programs are held at the Coca Cola Centre – #6 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB
Pre CanSkate (Ages 3-5 years)
REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE
Pre CanSkate focuses on FUN, participation and basic skills. Based on Sport Canada’s Long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, this is our entry level skating program. It is designed for young beginners. Our graduating skaters will move up into the CanSkate program as they progress.
SESSION 1:
MONDAY, Sept 9-Nov 18 (No Class Oct 14, Nov 11)
4:00-4:30 North Arena
TUESDAY, Sept 10- Nov 12
7:00-7:30 South Arena
WEDNESDAY, Sept 11-Nov 18
12:45-1:15 South Arena
THURSDAY, Sept 12-Nov 14 (No class Oct 12,19, Nov 23)
7:00-7:30pm South Arena
SATURDAY, Sept 7- Nov 30 ( No Class Oct 12,19, Nov 23)
11:15-11:45am South Arena
What do you need to participate?
All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. Dress in layers – it will get warm!
CanSkate Equipment Information
CanSkate (Ages 5 and up)
REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE
CanSkate is a dynamic Learn-to- skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s Long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centres on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.
SESSION 1:
MONDAY, Sept 9-Nov 18 (No Class Oct 14, Nov 11)
4:00-4:45 North Arena
TUESDAY, Sept 10-Nov 12
6:45-7:30 South Arena
WEDNESDAY, Sept 11-Nov 13
12:45-1:30 South Arena
THURSDAY, Sept 12-Nov 14
6:45-7:30 South Arena
SATURDAY, Sept 7-Nov 30 (No class Oct 12,19, Nov 23)
11:15-12:00 South Arena
(All bulletins and communications will be by email)
What do you need to participate?
All you need are skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket. Dress in layers – it will get warm!
CanSkate Equipment Information
Important Information:
NEW Fundraising Obligation
As a non-profit organization, the Grande Prairie Skating Club is run and managed by a group of volunteers: the GPSC board and skaters’ parents. The volunteer work is essential to the quality and success of our club, and to your child’s experience here.
There is only one fundraising obligation per family per year for Pre-Canskate, and Canskate skaters
If you have any questions about the Canskate program please don’t hesitate to contact programdirector@gpskate.com for program placement or registration@gpskate.com for registration questions, Alternatively, you may contact the Grande Prairie Skating Club office by clicking here
