For those individuals who have mastered basic skating skills or would like to improve their technique, this course will provide instruction focusing on speed, power and form. Hockey skates and CSA helmets are required.
Prerequsites
Skaters must be capable of skating forward, backward and stopping under control and/or have completed Level 3 in the U of T skating program or Level 4 in CanSkate.
SPRING & SUMMER 2018 Program Information
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Please note that our Junior Blues Skating program does not run during the Spring and Summer 2018 sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions Power Skating
How do I enter the facility?
All skating classes are held at Varsity Centre. Enter through the Pavilion at the south end. Participants must pick up a facility access pass on the first day of classes and are required to show the pass when entering the facility. Please ensure that you leave enough time to pick up your access pass and get to class on time for the first day.
Please remember the pass if you leave the facility for any reason.
What is the minimum age?
All children must be a minimum of four by the first day of class.
What should my child wear and bring?
- Participants must supply their own skates. Please ensure that skates are properly fitted and sharpened. Skates must be hockey skates.
- Helmets are mandatory for Introductory Skating, Junior Skating and Power Skating. Helmets must be CSA approved and full face masks are strongly recommended. Bike helmets are not acceptable.
- Participants in should wear and mitts or gloves and dress in layers.
Can classes be observed?
Parents must remain in Varsity Arena while classes are in progress to supervise any needed washroom breaks. Only participants are allowed on the ice.
Locations
Skating classes are held at the Varsity Centre. Check your receipt to ensure you know where the class is being held.
Change room and washroom location information may be found here.