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PRESCHOOL CANSKATE
A learn-to-skate program for children 3-5 years, focusing on fun and continuous movement. 12 skaters, a Professional Coach and Program Assistants. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.
Skaters move into Canskate on completion of the preschool program (equivalent of CanSkate badge 1).
CANSKATE: For 5 to 12 year olds who have not passed Stage 6 of CanSkate &/or 3 & 4 year olds who have passed preschool. Group lessons are provided by NCCP certified SkateCanada coaches. CanSkate skills are divided into stages. Skaters are placed into groups according to the stage they are working on. Skills are assessed on a daily basis and badges are awarded when all the skills at a particular stage have been achieved. Skaters in stages 1 to 3 must wear CSA approved helmets. All levels of CanSkate will receive synchronized skating instruction on their session, once per month. The convenor of the session will be able to provide a list of coaches who are available for private lessons if parents wish additional instruction for their skater.
CANSKATE FOR OLDER BEGINNERS: Teenagers and adults, who are beginning skaters, will find we have a group for them on some of our sessions. The stages and coaching are the same as the regular CanSkate (above). Selecting a Private Coach
A Paren't Guide to Skating
The coaching of skating is done on a professional basis in Canada, and most other countries. Coaches make their services available for a fee. The coach is then available for hire to your son/daughter. All coaches in a SkateCanada club are required to complete a minimum of CanSkate Certification in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). NCCP courses provide coaches with training in a wide variety of areas.
Some coaches specialize in teaching beginners. Other coaches, who are gaining experience, only make a start with beginners. Beyond the are of beginners, some coaches teach disciplines at all levels (skills, freeskate, dance, pairs, synchronized skating or power skating), while others specialize in any one or combination of levels.
When looking to hire a coach, ask about their NCCP qualifications as well as their own personal test and competitive record. The coach may also be able to tell you the names and acomplishments of some of their top pupils. This information can be helpful as it shows how long they have been coaching and can indicate coaching ability. Even if the coach was not a high-test skater, their record may demonstrate an ability to teach at a higher level.
The coach you select should be the one your child feels most comfortable with, and the one you respect as a teacher. A coach should treat your child with respect and be interested in your child's development, both as a person and skater. Regular meetings with the coach are important as they can highlight other commitments, financial constraints or concerns/questions about your child's development.
Coach Availability - Fall 2009
The following coaches are available for private lessons this fall:
Cathy Alguire, Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Traci Linn-Wells, Charlotte McLean, Mary Lou Marchant, Mr. Kelly Marshall, Darlene Mitro, Jamie Oderkirk, Shari Spada, Valerie Thrower
Please see the coach link for biographies and contact information.
www.londonskatingclub.com/home/lsc-coach
Coach Availability - Winter 2009
The following coaches are available for private lessons this winter:
Wednesday 5:15:
Ashley Hayward - Cumming, Charlotte McLean, Darlene Mitro, Justine Lindner, Mr. Kelly Marshall, Mary Lou Marchant, Shari Spada, Traci Linn-Wells, Valerie Thrower
Wednesday 6:15:
Ashley Hayward - Cumming, Charlotte McLean, Darlene Mitro, Justine Lindner, Mr. Kelly Marshall, Mary Lou Marchant, Sara Shrubsall, Shari Spada, Traci Linn-Wells, Valerie Thrower
Thursday 6:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Cathy Alguire, Darlene Mitro, Jamie Oderkirk, Justine Lindner, Kelly Farmer, Mr. Kelly Marshall, Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Boland, Traci Linn-Wells
Saturday 9:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Charlotte McLean, Justine Lindner, Kelly Farmer, Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Linn-Wells, Valerie Thrower
Saturday 10:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Charlotte McLean, Justine Lindner, Kelly Farmer, Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Linn-Wells, Valerie Thrower
Please see the link below for coach biographies and contact information:
www.londonskatingclub.com/home/lsc-coach
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It’s not too late to Learn to Skate!
The London Skating Club is still accepting registrations for the remainder of its winter CanSkate (Learn to Skate Program) through Skate Canada for children 3 & up! This program teaches all the basics of skating technique for recreational, figure or hockey skaters. The program can be completed in hockey and/or figure skates.
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Parent Information Guide - CanSkate, Winter 2009-2010
Hello Parents!
Welcome to the London Skating Club’s Winter CanSkate program! We hope you will enjoy your time with us. Here are a couple of interesting facts about our program to help you get to know us better!
Skate Canada
When you receive your membership card, please store it in a safe place, as your registration number is your identification within Skate Canada.
Where does my money go?
When you receive your tax receipt, please put it in a safe place.
Who teaches my child?
CanSkate sessions are divided into a 10 minute warm-up and 10 minutes of creative expression/cool-down run by the session supervisor. The remaining 30 minutes is divided into 15 minutes of lesson with a club coach and 15 minutes with a Program Assistant. Club coaches are certified to teach through Skate Canada, while Program Assistants are volunteers who range in age from 8 - adult. Skaters are group according to ability level in a ratio of 1 coach for every 10 skaters (12 for preschool). If you are have a concern, please address the session supervisor.
Are there more opportunities for my child?
Yes! The London Skating Club also offers a Learn-to-Synchronized (LTS) Skate session as well as private lessons. LTS information is available by contacting Deb Neale (519) 657-9130. Private lessons can be arranged by contacting any of the coaches listed. Thank you so much for choosing the London Skating Club. Have a great skate!
Amanda Eccles, CanSkate Coordinator Lisa Maurice, CanSkate Liaison
There is a $10 fee to re-issue lost receipts.Of the $30 Skate Canada fee, $12 goes to Skate Canada for things such as insurance coverage on the ice, while $18 goes to the Western Ontario Section of Skate Canada for seminars and competitions. London Skating club does not receive any of the $30. We earn our money by selling lottery books (we receive $20 for every book sold), and by volunteering at competitions. - CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship ‘learn-to-skate’ program, teaching skaters from 3-83 how to skate. The program is geared to hockey/ringette, speed skating and figure skating. CanSkate has 6 fundamental skills: Going Forwards, Going Backwards, Stopping, Turning, Spinning and Jumping. CanSkate is also divided into 7 ‘badge’ levels. You can earn 16 badges! Skate Canada fees are paid once per fiscal year. Skate Canada’s fiscal year is September 1st - August 31st.
Selecting a Private Coach
A Parent's Guide to Skating
The coaching of skating is done on a professional basis in Canada, and most other countries. Coaches make their services available for a fee. The coach is then available for hire to your son/daughter. All coaches in a SkateCanada club are required to complete a minimum of CanSkate Certification in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). NCCP courses provide coaches with training in a wide variety of areas.
Some coaches specialize in teaching beginners. Other coaches, who are gaining experience, only make a start with beginners. Beyond the area of beginners, some coaches teach disciplines at all levels (skills, freeskate, dance, pairs, synchronized skating or power skating), while others specialize in any one or combination of levels.
When looking to hire a coach, ask about their NCCP qualifications as well as their own personal test and competitive record. The coach may also be able to tell you the names and accomplishments of some of their top pupils. This information can be helpful as it shows how long they have been coaching and can indicate coaching ability. Even if the coach was not a high-test skater, their record may demonstrate an ability to teach at a higher level.
The coach you select should be the one your child feels most comfortable with, and the one you respect as a teacher. A coach should treat your child with respect and be interested in your child's development, both as a person and skater. Regular meetings with the coach are important as they can highlight other commitments, financial constraints or concerns/questions about your child's development.
Coach Availability - Winter 2009
The following coaches are available for private lessons this winter:
Wednesday 5:15:
Charlotte McLean, Justine Lindner,
Mr. Kelly Marshall, Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Linn-Wells,
Wednesday 6:15:
Charlotte McLean, Darlene Mitro, Justine Lindner,
Mr. Kelly Marshall, Mary Lou Marchant, Sara Shrubsall, Traci Linn-Wells,
Thursday 6:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Justine Lindner, Mr. Kelly Marshall,
Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Boland, Traci Linn-Wells
Saturday 9:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Charlotte McLean, Justine Lindner, Kelly Farmer,
Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Linn-Wells,
Saturday 10:15:
Ashley Hayward-Cumming, Justine Lindner, Kelly Farmer,
Mary Lou Marchant, Traci Linn-Wells,
Please see the link below for coach biographies and contact information:
www.londonskatingclub.com/home/lsc-coach
PRESCHOOL CANSKATE
A preschool learn-to-skate program for children 3-5 years, focusing on fun and continuous movement. Small
groups with a Professional Coach and Program Assistants. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.
Children move into Canskate on completion of the preschool program.
CANSKATE: For 5 to 12 year olds who have not passed Stage 6 of CanSkate &/or 3 & 4 year olds who can already skate. CanSkate skills are divided into stages. Skaters are placed into groups according to the stage they are working on. Group lessons are provided by fully qualified professional coaches. The convenor of the session will be able to provide a list of coaches who are available for private lessons if parents wish additional instruction for their skater. Skills are assessed on a daily basis and badges are awarded when all the skills at a particular stage have been achieved. Skaters in stages 1 to 3 must wear helmets. All levels of CanSkate will receive synchronized skating instruction on their session, once per month.
CANSKATE FOR OLDER BEGINNERS: Older children and teenagers, who are beginning skaters, will find we have a group for them on some of our sessions. The stages and coaching are the same as the regular CanSkate (above).
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