Group 1 - Learn to Skate
Values and Philosophy
Learn to Skate - Beginner/Advanced programs welcome children as young as 4 years old to enjoy learning on the ice in a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Its structure is designed to be highly favorable and inviting for families.
Through a variety of games and playful exercises, young skaters move forward, backward, jump, turn, brake, cross over, fall, and get up... with smiles on their faces while progressing through their skills and building confidence on the ice.
The program, structured by certified instructors, aims to develop the overall skills of skaters so they can be agile on the ice. Whether they later choose speed skating, hockey, ringette, figure skating, or simply free skating, they will have acquired solid foundations for life!
Learn to Skate - Beginner
Description:
- Introduce skaters and parents to skating
- Learn to have fun on the ice
- A step towards joining Learn to Skate - Advanced (Group 1)
- Age: 4+ year old
Dates and times:
October 5 - December 14, 2024
Saturdays 8:45 - 9:30am
Location:
Lions Arena, 2205 Mceown Ave, Saskatoon
Fees: The program registration cost is $240.
Speed Skating Saskatchewan and Speed Skating Canada membership fees are added on. There is the potential to earn back up to $50 by volunteering!
Learn to Skate - Advanced (Group 1)
Description:
- Participated in the Learn to Skate - Beginner or Short Learn to Skate programs
- Fun on the ice at speed and an introduction to speed skating
- Children can engage in small, directed technical drills.
- 3 coaches
- 1 Lead coach
- 2-3 break-out coaches
- 3 coaches
- Age: 4+ years old
Full regular season: October - March (3 additional skates in Sept)
Half season: October - December (3 additional skates in Sept) or January - March
Registration is open throughout the season.
Dates and Times:
We skate at the Lions arena, but this arena doesn't open until Oct.1. For that reason, we have secured additional skating times at Merlis Belsher:
- Sundays Sept 15, 3:45-4:30 pm
- Sunday, Sept 22, 3:45-4:30 pm
- Sunday, Sep 29,11:45 AM- 12:30 pm
October 1 - December 19
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:15 pm
Location: Lions Arena, 2205 Mceown Ave, Saskatoon
Fees:
Half Season: The program registration cost is $550*
Full Season: The program cost is $890*
*Speed Skating Saskatchewan and Speed Skating Canada membership fees are added on. Potential to earn back up to $100 by volunteering!
Group 1 Equipment: most skaters wear hockey or figure skates, with additional safety equipment which can be found here: Equipment Requirements.
If you would like to verify group placement for your skater, please read all the information above, if you still have questions, contact: membership@slspeedskating.com.