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PARENT & TOT
Our Parent & Tot program is designed especially for young skaters who are new to the ice and benefit from having a parent or caregiver participate alongside them.
This program introduces young skaters to the fundamental skills of skating in a fun and supportive environment, including proper posture and stance, pushing, gliding, stopping, turning, spinning and jumping.
Parents or caregivers participate on the ice with their skater, helping them build confidence, become comfortable on the ice and develop their skating skills.
Registration Requirements:
Both the skater and the participating parent/caregiver must be registered with Skate Canada and have a current Skate Canada Membership. The skater must be registered as a “Child” and the parent/caregiver as an “Adult.”
The Skate Canada Membership fee is $65.70 per person. Adults participating in Parent & Tot will be charged the Skate Canada Membership fee only.
CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all Tots.
CANSKATE
CanSkate is Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program designed for children of all ages and abilities. It combines fun, games and skill development to help skaters build confidence and become comfortable on the ice.
Skaters develop the fundamental skills of skating, including balance, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, jumping, spinning and edges. Skills are introduced progressively, allowing skaters to build on what they have learned and advance at their own pace.
CanSkate provides a strong foundation for all ice sports and recreational skating, including figure skating, hockey, ringette, speed skating and simply enjoying time on the ice.
Our goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where skaters can learn, develop their skills and have fun on the ice!
EQUIPMENT REQUIRMENTS FOR PARENT & TOT/CANSKATE
Skaters joining our Parent & Tot/CanSkate programs should have the following equipment:
1. CSA Approved Helmet (see guidelines below)
2. Proper fitting Figure or Hockey Skates. NO Plastic or Adjustable Skates prefered (see guidelines below)
3. Proper clothing - layers are best. We do not recommend snow suits. Consider Long Johns with Jogging Pants and a light waterproof pants over top and a thermal shirt with a long sleeved t-shirt and sweater for the top.
4. Gloves or Mittens
5. Skate Guards (see pic below)
What kind of skates do I need?
Both fitted figure skates and hockey style skates are fine for Parent & Tot/CanSkate. Leather, lace up skates are preferable to vinyl. Molded plastic skates with velcro closures are not recommended. BobSkates with the double blade are not suitable for our programs.
Appropriate Figure Skate
Appropriate Hockey Skate
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
How to Purchase Skates
Wearing the proper skates is very important for your child's success in skating. Skaters in Parent & Tot/CanSkate can wear either hockey style skates or figure skates. We recommend that you purchase skates that have laces and not clips or dials to tighten. Skates with laces allow for the skate to be better adjusted to fit the child's growing foot. We also DO NOT recommend that you purchase adjustable skates. While this may seem like a cost saving option with a young child that is growing rapidly it is really detrimental to their progress. As you enlarge these type of skates the blade becomes too short for the boot and it causes difficulty for the skater to maintain proper balance and technique. REMEMBER YOUR CHILD'S SKATES NEED TO BE SHARPENED PRIOR TO GOING ON THE ICE.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
A CSA approved hockey helmet is required for all skaters in Parent & Tot/CanSkate.
Helmet Guidelines
CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for ALL Parent & Tot/CanSkaters
The helmet fit should be snug
Hair should not be in a ponytail under the helmet...this interferes with the proper fit
Both the strap and the helmet should be adjustable
Stickers should not be put on the helmet
Bike, Ski and other types of helmet are NOT acceptable. Skaters will be prohibited from joining classes until proper protective gear is worn. This symbol is mandatory on the back of the helmets.
Hockey helmets are designed to help protect against head injuries occurring on ice, whether from a fall or collision. A bicycle helmet, for example, is designed to protect against head injuries should a fall occur while riding a bicycle. It is important to ensure that when a skater is on the ice, they are protected with equipment designed for their sport or activity.
At Bancroft Skating Club, we support and conform with Skate Canada's policies. Click here to read the official Skate Canada guidelines related to safe sport and helmets.
For more Information watch the YouTube video about, Proper Equipment for Parent & Tot/CanSkate
STAR SKATE
STARSkate stands for Skills, Tests, Achievement and Recognition and is Skate Canada’s figure skating development program for skaters who are ready to progress beyond the fundamentals of CanSkate.
STARSkate provides skaters with opportunities to develop and refine their figure skating skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Skaters work on skating skills, free skate, ice dance and interpretive skating, while building confidence, strength, balance, edge control and artistry.
Skaters progress at their own pace and can work toward Skate Canada tests, badges, awards and other achievements as they develop their skills. STARSkate can be enjoyed recreationally or provide a pathway for skaters who wish to pursue more advanced figure skating opportunities.
Our STARSkate program offers a combination of group instruction and individual skill development, allowing skaters to challenge themselves while continuing to enjoy the sport and achieve their personal goals.
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