Winter Registration Now Open
Winter 2021 at Trout Lake Ice Rink

We are excited to welcome skaters back for our Winter session at Trout Lake Arena. To keep all our skaters & coaches healthy and happy, Please read our “Return To The Ice” health and safety protocols.

Winter Session
• Canskate, CanPower and Star 1 – Jan. 6 – March 13
• Star 2 to Gold – Jan. 4 – March 13

 

CANSkate

CANSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for skaters of all ages. When you sign up for CANSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development.

Note: Due to COVID-19 health protocols, skaters enrolled in Canskate must be able to get up on their own when they fall.

CANSkate Ages 5yrs & Up, Stage 2-6 only
Adult / Teen CANSkate (All Levels)
45 minute lesson

Sessions:
Saturday: January 9 – March 13,  11:00am-11:45am
Wednesday: January 6 – March 10, 4:00pm-4:45pm

*Fees do not include annual $43.65 non-refundable Skate Canada Fee
*Trout Lake Rink does not have helmets or skate rental available, so you must bring your own. See our Helmet Policy for required helmets.

SESSIONS FULL – Waitlist only

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CANPower Skate

An excellent complement for athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams.The dynamic program is taught by Skate Canada certified CANPower instructors.

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.

Full hockey equipment is required. Hockey sticks will sometimes be used, but no shooting or passing of pucks.

Sessions:
11 & Over, Rep players and all players in u13-u18
Mondays, Jan. 4 – Mar 8 – $150
6:00 – 6:45 PM ()

Under 11 – Atom & under
Thursdays, Jan. 7 – Mar 11 – $150
4:00 – 4:45 PM  
Under 11 SESSIONS FULL – Waitlist only

*Fees do not include annual $43.65 non-refundable Skate Canada Fee

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STAR 1

The STAR 1 program  is a bridge between CANSkate and the STARSkate program. STAR 1 skaters will work in smaller groups with a professional coach and learn figure skating skills such as jumps, edges, spirals, spins, turns and ice dances.

Classes are offered in 90 minute sessions which includes off- ice training to develop cardio fitness, flexibility, strength, control and reduce risk of injury on ice.  Entry to this program is by invitation only through the CANSkate program, so ask the skating director if you are interested.

Sessions:
2x Week – Wednesday / Saturday Bundle – $460
     Saturday: January 9  – March 13,  10:00am-11:45am
     Wednesday: January 6 – March 10, 4:00pm-6:00pm
or 
1x Week – Monday – $270
     Monday, January 4 – March 8, 3:45pm – 6:00pm 

*Fees do not include annual $43.65 non-refundable Skate Canada Fee

SESSIONS FULL – Waitlist only

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STAR 2 – Gold 

A great program for skaters wishing to further develop fundamental figure skating skills such as jumps, spins, edges, speed and musicality while building strength, flexibility and endurance.

MOST SESSIONS ARE FULL – Waitlist only

 

STAR 2 – 4

Please find below a few details to review before registering for STAR 2 – 4 lessons:

• Skaters registering for STAR 2 for the first time must have completed and passed STAR 1 and have approval from one of the Grandview coaches
• It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group session and a Patterns, Edges and Elements session
• Star 2 Freeskate lessons are conducted in small groups and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements
• Star 2 – 4 Enrichment is a whole group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking
• Star 2 – 4 Patterns are for dance and skills lessons and practice
• Star 2 – 4 Edges and Elements is a 15 minute group session. Coaching fees are included
• Star 2 – 4 Off-Ice conditioning is a “dry land” class that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique and is included in Monday Freeskate sessions
• The cost of all STAR 2 – 4 programs includes ice time and group coaching

Monday – JR Freeskate, Enrichment + Off- Ice – $270
January 4 – March 8
3:45pm – 4:15pm – Junior Zoom Off Ice
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Junior On Ice

Tuesday – Star 2 – Gold Open Ice with 1 private lesson – $220
January 5 – March 9
6:15am – 7:45am

Tuesday – Junior Off Ice – Zoom – $75
January 5 – March 9
4:00pm – 4:45pm

Thursday – Junior Group Freeskate, Enrichment, Edges/Elements, Patterns – $340
January 7 – March 11
4:45pm – 6:45pm

Saturday – STAR 2 – Gold, Multi-purpose Ice – $210
January 9 – March 13
8:00am – 9:00am

Saturday – Junior Freeskate Group Saturday – $160
January 9 – March 13
9:00am – 9:45am

Saturday – STAR 2 – Gold Off-Ice – Zoom – $75
January 9 – March 13
11:45am – 12:30am

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STAR 5 + Up

Before registering for STAR 5, you must have approval from a Grandview Club coach. 

• It is strongly recommended that skaters register for a minimum of two Freeskate Group session and a Patterns, Edges and Elements session and participate in Off Ice training.
• Freeskate lessons are private lessons and will work on jumps, spins and other skating elements.   
• Enrichment is a whole group lesson where skaters work on speed and skills in stroking.
• Patterns are for dance and skills lessons and practice. Partnering for dance is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Pattern lessons may be conducted in a semi-private format.
• Edges and Elements is a 15 minute group session. Coaching fees are included. 
• Off-Ice conditioning is a “dry land” class that works on strength, flexibility and skating technique and is included in both Monday and Wednesday Freeskate sessions. 
• The cost of all STAR 5-gold programs includes ice time and coaching fees.

Monday – Int/Sr Freeskate + 1 Private Lesson, Group Enrichment + Off Ice – $230
January 4 – March 8
4:00pm – 5:00pm  On-Ice
5:45pm – 6:30pm Int/Sr ZOOM Off-Ice

Tuesday – Star 2 – Gold Open Ice with 1 private lesson – $220
January 5 – March 9
6:15am – 7:45am

Wednesday – Int/Sr Freeskate + 1 Private Lesson,  Group Enrichment, Patterns + Off Ice – $400
January 6 – March 10
3:45pm – 4:20pm ZOOM Off-Ice
4:45pm – 6:45pm On-Ice

Saturday – STAR 2 – Gold, Multi-purpose Ice – $210
January 9 – March 13
8:00am – 9:00am

Saturday – Int/Sr Freeskate with Private + Semi-Private lessons, Groups Spins / Enrichment – $175
January 9 – March 13
9:45am – 10:55am

Saturday – STAR 2 – Gold Off-Ice – Zoom – $75
January 9 – March 13
11:45am – 12:30am

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Special Olympics Competitive Program

This program is only available for Special Olympic competitive Skaters. For further information please contact the SO program director at special.olympics.van.skating@gmail.com

Sundays January 9 – March 13
6:00pm – 7:45pm