My child has never skated before, which program should I register them in?
If your child has never skated before and cannot stand up or move unassisted they should register in the Pre-CanSkate program. This program has the most coaching support.
My child is able to stand up by themselves and move forwards, which program should I register them in?
If your child can stand up unassisted, move forwards, and is over the age of 7, register in the CanSkate program. If you are concerned that they may require more coaching support, register in the Pre-CanSkate program.
My child has some skating abilities and is interested in learning figure skating specific skills, what program do I register in?
Skaters need to have a base of CanSkate Stage 3 before moving onto Intro STARSkate programming. If you are interested in this, please contact our club by emailing fortsaskskating@gmail.com.
How many stages should my skater be completing in a session?
While there is no set rule to how stages a skater should be completing we usually find that skaters are able to progress through one whole stage during a full 12 week session. This means acquiring the balance, agility, and control categories of a level in order to complete a stage. Some skaters will take a little longer to complete a stage and may need multiple sessions to accomplish it, however the coaches will modify the circuit content for each skater.
We completed a session at another Skate Canada club and have already paid the insurance/membership fee, what should we do?
Unfortunately our system will not automatically bypass the insurance and membership fee as it won't recognize that you are registered with Skate Canada as the registration was done by a different club. If you have already paid in full, please send proof of payment (invoice from club) to fortsaskskating@gmail.com. We will then request a club transfer on your behalf and refund the Skate Canada fee from your registration.
Do you offer private PowerSkating lessons?
Yes, depending on coach availability this is something we can usually schedule. Our coaches are also available to work with hockey and ringette teams when requested. For more information, please send us an email and visit the Contact page.
What is the Junior Academy program?
Junior Academy is an accelerated program for skaters who are on the bridge of leaving CanSkate and entering the STARSkate program . Skaters will receive group coaching and when possible some individual coaching time in addition to off-ice training. Skaters hoping to register in this program need to be pre-approved by one of the STARSkate coaches.
What is STARSkate/Competitive Program?
The STARSkate program is training for recreational and competitive figure skaters. In this program skaters receive some group coaching time but the majority of their coaching is done by private lessons which are an additional monthly cost on top of the registration (ice) fees. If your skater is transferring from another club or is interested in skating in this program, please contact us.
I have registered for a class but now we cannot attend. What do I do? Do we receive a refund?
Any request for refunds need to be sent to fortsaskskating@gmail.com to be reviewed by a member(s) of the board. Typically refunds are only provided if there is a medical reason (injury or illness) accompanied by a note from a doctor. In the event that we are able to fill your spot off our waitlist, refunds may be accommodated.
Is there funding available to help with registration costs?
Yes! There are a few that you can access in order to apply for financial assistance for registration. KidSport Fort Saskatchewan is a great organization and JumpStart. If you need help navigating these programs or how to register for our programs with their help, please contact us.
Do you have adult lessons available?
At this time we do not have adult lessons available. Please keep an eye out for updated information on adult skating and feel free to email us with your interest.