Learn to Skate
Age 3+
KinderSkate
For our youngest skaters, first time on the ice for many of them, learning through games and music.
As skaters progress, KinderSkate prepares them to move to our CanSkate program.
- If a skater turns 3 after the start of the program, mid-season registrations are permitted if space is available.
- Please see the Equipment Guide to prepare for your first day.
Ages 4-17
CanSkate
Fun, foundational skating skills for beginners and returning skaters of all ages in a safe, supportive group setting.
- Beginner and returning skaters
- All CanSkate Stages 1 through 6
- Sessions taught by Skate Canada certified coaches and caregivers are not permitted on the ice
- Skaters who have passed Stage 3 and interested in figure skating may sign up for Pre STARskate.
- Just turned 3? Start with KinderSkate, our introduction to the ice for our youngest skaters.
Figure Skating
CanSkate Stage 4+
Pre STARskate
Bridge the gap between CanSkate and STARskate. Build confidence and develop figure skating fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment.
- Must have completed CanSkate Stage 3
- Strongly interested in figure skating
- Figure skates are required
- No private coach required
- Skaters who do not meet this requirement please start with CanSkate
All Ages
STARskate
Skate Canada's figure skating program. Develop skills in all of the five disciplines.
- Must have completed CanSkate Stage 6
- Committed to a minimum of 2 sessions per week
- Skaters who do not meet this requirement but are interested in figure skating, please see our Pre STARskate page.
All ages
Solo Performance Pathway
For skaters who enjoy performing and are interested in competing. Skaters will develop movement and skating skills while learning about choreography and performance.
- Must have completed CanSkate Stage 4
- Strongly interested in competing
- Must commit to a minimum of one additional Pre STARskate or Bronze session
- 1 dedicated coach for the full session
All ages
Team Performance Pathway
For skaters who enjoy learning and performing with others. Skaters will develop teamwork, musicality, formations, and skating skills while preparing for future opportunities in team skating.
- Must have completed CanSkate Stage 4
- Strongly interested in synchronized skating
- Must commit to a minimum of one additional Pre STARskate or Bronze session
- 1 dedicated coach for the full session
POWERskate
Ages 3–5
Power Tot
Learning to skate and building the foundations to play hockey, for our youngest players.
- One 30-minute session per week
- For skaters learning to skate with an interest in hockey
- Hockey skates and a CSA-approved helmet are mandatory (full equipment optional)
- No previous skating experience is required.
- Sessions taught by Skate Canada certified coaches.
All ages
POWERskate
Designed for hockey and ringette players to build powerful, efficient skating technique.
- Have achieved CanSkate Stage 3 (or equivalent)
- Must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides
- Skaters should be able to stop with speed
- Skaters should be able to turn forward to backward and turn backward to forward
Adult Skate
Meraki Synchro
STAR 1 +
Meraki Synchro
Leaside's synchronized skating program. Teamwork, athleticism and artistry on ice.