THE PROGRAMS

Groups 5, Learn to Skate Group 5 has two 30-minute lessons per week. At this level, children develop confidence on skates and practice moving over the ice surface.

Groups 4, Skills Development Group 4 has two 45-minute lesson per week. At this level, skarters learn better control on the ice and focus on skills like stopping and changing direction.

Group 3, Introduction to Speed Skating Group 3 has two 60-minute lessons per week. At this level, skaters learn basic speed skating technique. Many members are competing at provincial meets.

Group 2, Intermediate Skaters at this level practice 3 hours per week. Skaters are developing their technique and endurance. Most members are competing at provincial meets.

Group 1, Advanced Skaters at this level practice 4 ½ hours per week. These top skaters represent our club at provincial and national championships.

Speed Skate Canada (SSC) uses a pin program to recognize progression through their program. At the close of our skating season, skaters are awarded pins for the skating skills that they have mastered.

The New Brunswick Provincial Speed Skating Team is a high performance team composed of athletes from clubs across the province who demonstrate the desire, potential and commitment to be among the best speed skaters in Canada.

ADVANCEMENTS
Sometimes a skater will make great steps forward in their skill development. In this case, the coaches may suggest that the skater be advanced to the next level. Coaches are very careful to ensure that any change suggested by an ability improvement will not have a major negative effect on the child socially. During the season your child will be assessed on various skating skills. You will be notified when these assessments are to take place.