Learn to Skate Schedule
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PreCanskate is a 30 minute program designed for skaters aged 3-5years only who have not yet achieved Stage 1 of the Canskate program. Skaters must be 3 years of age by the first day of skating.
Canskate is a learn to skate program for skaters aged 5 and up. (Exceptions will be made for skaters aged 3 and 4 years who have passed Stage 1 of the Canskate program.) Skaters must be age 5 by the first day of skating.
Canskate 9+ is a learn to skate program designed for skaters aged 9 years and older. Previous skating experience is highly recommended. Skaters must be 9 years of age by the first day of skating.
Helmet Policy
All Skate Canada member clubs and skating schools who offer a CanSkate program must ensure all CanSkate and Adult CanSkate participants up to and including Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice.
This policy also applies to all other Skate Canada programs, therefore Clubs and skating schools may choose to expand the use of CSA approved hockey helmets in their club as they see necessary. In general, anyone who lacks good control/balance when skating forward, backward and has difficulty stopping, as well as maneuvering around obstacles on the ice must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
The WFSC also highly recommends a cage on the skater's helmet, however this is not mandatory per policy.
For more details, or to see the most up-to-date version of this policy, please click on the following link: Skate Canada Safe Sport Guide.
Wondering What Comes Next?
Skaters who have completed Stage 5 of the Canskate program are ready to join the Starskate Program at the Star 1 Level. All Starskate sessions require a Private Coach and arrangements must be made with a qualified member of the WFSC Coaching Staff prior to skating your first session on Star 1/2. Please read the following article on choosing a coach to ensure you make the right choice for your child.
https://www.whitbyfsc.com/pages/ABOUT-US/How-to-choose-a-coach
