PROGRAMS & REGISTRATION
Come skate with us! Registration is now open for the 2025/2026 season.
Thedford Skating Club offers four skating programs:
Learn to Skate, CanSkate, Intro-Star and StarSkate​
LEARN TO SKATE & CANSKATE
Skating starts here.
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.
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Who’s it for?
For beginners of all ages, children (as young as 3), as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus be for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. Children aged 3-5 years are typically grouped in a Pre-Canskate skill level.
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When is it?
​​Wednesday 6:05 pm to 6:50 pm & Saturday 10:05 am to 10:50 am​​​
Equipment Requirements & Recommendations for all Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate Participants:
A CSA -approved (and valid) hockey helmet is mandatory for all skaters until they pass Stage 5. Bicycle helmets are not acceptable. Sharpened Skates. Please be mindful that figure skates require a different sharpening than hockey skates. Long pants, mittens, a warm sweater or jacket. Snow pants or splash pants are recommended for younger skaters. Skaters may choose to wear appropriate figure skating attire and are always encouraged to dress in layers to easily adapt to changes in temperature. It is a good idea to practice walking around off the ice in the skates before going onto the ice. Be sure to wear blade protectors or guards when not on the ice. Dry skate blades after every session. Never store skates with blade guards or protectors on as the blades could rust.
**NOTE: Coaches use bingo dabbers and markers to draw circuits on the ice for skaters to follow during Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate sessions. When skaters fall or spend a lot of time on the ice, the ink from these items can transfer to the clothing, skates and laces of skaters.​​
Check out the CanSkate Levels Chart HERE. This chart shows the progression stages of this program and the skills your skater will be working on within the program.
Intro-STARSKATE
Fall in love with figure skating.
Intro-STARSkate (Introduction to STARSkate) is our advanced CanSkate program for skaters who are geared towards entering into figure skating and the STARSkate program. Skaters continue to work on their CanSkate badges while focusing more on the figure skating fundamentals.
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Who’s it for?
​For skaters who have completed the foundational CanSkate program and want to begin learning figure skating skills.
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When is it?
​​Wednesday 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm & Saturday 9:00 am to 10:05 am​
STARSKATE
Canada's premier figure skating program.
Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about! STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system.
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Who’s it for?
For skaters of all ages (kids to adults) who want to develop figure skating skills, focusing on skills, tests, and fun competitions for recreation or competitive pathways.
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When is it?
​​Wednesday 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm & Saturday 11:00 am to 12:20 pm​