Parry Sound Figure Skating Club (Programs)

Programs

KidSkate a building block of	KidSkate is designed for young skates, four years old and above, as an introductory program to help develop basic skating abilities including balance skills, forward an backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. Once accomplished, these skaters move into the CanSkate Program.
	CanSkate is Canada's only national learn-to-skate program. This program focuses of fun, participation and the development of basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using a variety of teaching aids.
Pre-PowerSkate a building block of	Pre-Power is designed for young skaters, approximately four to six years of age, who can stand up on skates and move forward (shuffle, walk or glide) who may not be ready for CanPowerSkate Level 1. Pre-Power helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating-specific environment, including balance skills, forward an backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills.
	CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situation.
Preliminary a building block of	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. Skaters have the option of taking Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system and the option to compete in invitational and non-qualifying interclub competitions.
	The Competitive Test Program is a testing program for skaters in singles, pairs and dance wishing to compete in qualifying events within Skate Canada. Skaters take test specific to the discipline (Singles, Pairs and Dance) in which they wish to compete. Skaters enrolled in CompetitiveSkate learn a variety of life skills as they progress up the competitive ladder. These include goal setting, focus, ability to deal with success/failure, time management and principles of fair play and sportsmanship.