SkateSaskatoon / Saskatoon Figure Skating Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization that operates out of the A.C.T. Center.  The Figure Skating Club has exclusive use of this ice surface.  

Since 1928, the Saskatoon Figure Skating Club has delivered quality learn to skate recreational and competitive programs.  Through the years, we have become a nationally recognized club.  We offer a wide selection of high caliber learn to skate programs providing a solid foundation in skating fundamentals which lend themselves to figure skating, hockey, ringette and speed skating.

a    Coaches – experienced – Skate Canada Certified

a    Coaches certified in First Aid and CPR

a    Low ratio of skaters per coach

The Saskatoon Figure Skating Club is proud that we have produced many nationally and internationally renowned figure skaters through our test and competitive programs.  In Saskatchewan over 13,000 participants take part in certified Skate Canada programs.  The Saskatoon Figure Skating Club offers a wide variety of Skate Canada sanctioned programs.

“WE HAVE THE EDGE ON SKATING”

Our learn-to-skate programs provide a solid foundation in skating fundamentals which lend themselves to figure skating, hockey, ringette and speed skating.

PRESCHOOL CANSKATE (daytime only)

Ø      A learn-to-skate program designed for 3 to 5 year olds, which incorporates music, games, and fun learning activities to teach skating fundaments.

Ø      Emphasis is on FUN.

CANSKATE

Ø     CanSkate offers group lessons in a fun and safe environment.

Ø     A learn-to-skate program for skaters ages 3 and up. 

Ø     Groups are for all skating levels; skaters progress at their own pace and receive badges as they master various skills.  Skaters are encouraged to enroll in 2 sessions per week but may enroll in 1 – 4 sessions.

Ø     Instruction is provided by professional coaches, assisted by volunteer Program Assistants.

Ø     Skaters who are working on or have passed stage 4 CanSkate are advised to register in the Advanced CanSkate program

CANSKATE POWER SKATING

Ø      Skater development program for hockey and ringette players

Ø      ‘Learn-to-Skate’ and ‘Skill Improvement’

Ø      Suitable up to and including ‘Atom’ level players

ADULT LEARN TO SKATE

Ø      A once a week learn-to-skate program designed for adults.

ADVANCED CANSKATE

This program is an extension of the CanSkate program and is designed for skaters who are working on or have completed their Stage 4 CanSkate.

Ø       Suggested for Stages 4 – 7 of CanSkate program

Ø       Limited number of skaters per session; low skater to coach ratio.

Ø       Skaters are encouraged to register for at least 2 sessions per week and up to 3.  Coaching during these sessions is provided by certified level 3 coaches.

Ø       Extra skating options and lessons with one of our club’s professional coaches are considered beneficial.

STARSKATE JUNIOR and INTERMEDIATE

This program is designed to give skaters the flexibility they may require.

Ø       Appropriate for skaters working at the pre-preliminary and preliminary levels.

Ø       This program consists of a group session plus additional ice options of the skater’s choice.

Ø       Skaters need to arrange for private, semi-private or mini-group lessons with one of the Club’s professional skating coaches

Ø       Skaters may register for additional options if desired.

STARSKATE SENIOR AND COMPETITIVE SKATERS

The STARSkate Senior and COMPETIVE programs are open to skaters who have the appropriate Free Skate test levels as noted below.  Skaters are grouped according to their test level, age, size and maturity.

Ø       STARSkate Senior and Competitive programs consist of ice option times of the skater’s choice.

Ø       Skaters need to arrange for private lessons with the coach(es) of their choice.

STARSKATE SENIOR          -Junior Bronze to Gold

COMPETITIVE                    -Designed for competitive skaters who have passed their Pre-Novice, Novice, Junior or Senior Competitive test.

WHO CAN BE ON A SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TEAM?

Any skater who has passed Stage 4 CanSkate, taken Learn-to-Synchro and/or has a background in singles skating may join a synchronized team.

CANSYNCHRO (Ages 6-10)
Skaters new to synchro. Must have CanSkate level 5 or equivalent. (Advanced Canskate/Junior)

JUVENILE/PRE-NOVICE (~ ages 9 to 15)
Need synchro. skating experience or involvement in singles skating (Pre-preliminary to Jr. Bronze)

JUNIOR (Ages 13 and up)
Need synchro. skating experience or involvement in singles skating (Jr. Bronze and up)

MASTERS FESTIVAL (Ages 25 or older)
Need synchronized skating experience or have a singles skating background.

CANSYNCHRO MASTERS (Ages 18 and up)
Learn to Synchronize Skate – Ideal for skaters who have been away from skating for a while and wish to start skating again.

ALUMNI SKATER

Skater must be 14 years of age or older, and meet the following criteria. Membership privileges awarded.
Ø Is a former or present member of SkateCanada
Ø Can test, but not compete.
Ø Does not skate group times
Ø May request private coaching

AFFILIATED SKATER

Affiliated skaters are those skaters who pay an affiliation fee of $110.00 to register with the Saskatoon Figure Skating Club, but train out of province.  No membership privileges are awarded.

ADULT RECREATIONAL SKATERS

Adult skaters are registered with Skate Canada as members of the Saskatoon Figure Skating Club.  Skaters must be a minimum of 16 years of age to be registered as an Adult Recreational Skater.

STROKING (Junior, Senior and Synchro)

This program is an all-round stroking program. The exercises incorporated into the stroking program will focus on edges and turns, balance and agility, strength and endurance as well as creative movement. 

Suitability and level will be assessed and skaters will be grouped on the first stroking session.  Sessions during the year that the coach is not available will be used for practice.

OPEN OPTIONS

Option times may be purchased as a full season option. Due to safety concerns some adjustments to groups may have to take place.  The scheduling committee will ensure that skill levels on options are appropriate.  Sessions will be monitored with a limited number per session.

DROP IN OPTIONS

Options times may be purchased on a drop-in basis. A sign-up sheet is located in the music room and a skater must be signed in  before stepping on the ice for drop-in sessions.  ANYONE ABUSING THIS PRIVILEGE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ICE.  Please wait 5 minutes before going on the ice to ensure that the session is not full. Skaters will be billed and bills must be paid in full within 30 days of receipt.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SKATERS ALLOWED:  24 ON OPEN OPTIONS, GROUP SESSIONS WILL VARY. SCHEDULING AND ICE CANCELLATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON ENROLMENT.

MAKE UP OPTION TIMES

If an option is missed for a legitimate reason, the skater may make up this time during an ‘open option’ session.  The sign-in sheet must be signed by the skater indicating the time missed and the time skated in replacement. Please wait 5 minutes before going on the ice to ensure that the session is not full.