Our Learn to Skate programs are perfect for beginners and children who want to improve their foundational skating skills. Led by our experienced head coach and assisted by accomplished older skaters, our lessons maintain a great coach-to-skater ratio.
These programs are for children aged 4 and up by June 30, 2025, who can follow simple instructions. No prior experience is necessary, and lessons are taught using either hockey or figure skates.
Program Descriptions
Learn to Skate – Beginner (Group 5)
- Ages: 4 and up
- Schedule: Two 30-minute lessons per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Focus: This program helps children develop fundamental skating skills and build confidence in a fun, game-based environment.
Learn to Skate – Skills Improvement (Group 4)
- Ages: 6 and up, for those who can already skate the length of the ice
- Schedule: Two 40-minute lessons per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Focus: Skaters will develop more advanced skills through engaging activities and games. They are also invited to participate in local FUNdamentals Meets if they wish.
Introduction to Speed Skating (Group 3)
- Ages: 7 and up
- Schedule: Two 60-minute lessons per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Focus: This program builds a strong foundation in speed skating’s technical skills, while also improving general athleticism like agility, balance, coordination, and speed. Speed skates are highly recommended and available for rental. Skaters are encouraged to participate in FUNdamentals Meets and local area races.
Intermediate Speed Skating (Group 2)
- Schedule: Three 60-minute lessons per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), plus dryland training
- Focus: This level focuses on developing speed-skating-specific skills, technique, and endurance. Most skaters compete at meets across the province and the Maritimes with the goal of achieving personal bests and having fun.
Advanced Competitive Speed Skating (Group 1)
- Schedule: Three 90-minute lessons per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), plus dryland training
- Focus: Skaters continue to refine the technical and tactical aspects of the sport, as well as their physical and mental preparedness for competitions. These skaters represent our club at Provincial and Maritime Competitions and may go on to represent SSNB at National competitions.