Learn to Skate
Welcome to Brant Figure Skating Club’s Learn to Skate Program, the premier choice for young beginners eager to develop their skating skills. Based on the foundational values and skills from Skate Ontario’s Learn to Skate program, our club offers two dynamic levels: PreCanSkate and CanSkate.
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PreCanSkate
Designed for our youngest skaters (below age 5), these 30-minute sessions focus on introducing fundamental skating skills in a fun and engaging environment. Children will learn basic balance, agility, and control while building confidence on the ice.
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CanSkate
For skaters who have mastered the basics (ages 5+), CanSkate offers a more structured approach to advancing their skills. This level emphasizes improving balance, agility, and control through a variety of drills and exercises tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Additional Information
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Find a complete list of our equipment here.
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Arrive early and check in at the Learn to Skate table. This is usually a very busy time often resulting in a line up for tag collection.
Collect your name tag from the table.
Proceed to the benches in the arena to put on your skates.
Clip your name tag onto your zipper pull or pocket.
Skaters then wait at the rink door until they are welcomed onto the ice by a coach or Program Assistant (PA).
Parents MUST stay in the arena. Parents are welcome to watch their children from the stadium seats, or from the viewing area of the lobby. Parents are NOT allowed in the penalty box or on the ice under any circumstances.
During the first few lessons your child may be moved between groups. We continually assess the skaters so that they are with children of like abilities.
At the end of the lesson, collect your child from the same spot you dropped them off.
Nametags should be collected on the ice prior to the end of the session, but if your child still has their name tag, please return it to the Learn to Skate table.
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How do I know when my child can move from PreCanskate to Canskate?
If your child has already completed a PreCanskate session and can steadily stand on the ice, that is a good indicator your child is ready for CanSkate.Please visit the FAQ section of our website here.
Learn to Skate Badge System
Skate Ontario's Learn to Skate Badge System provides a structured pathway for skaters to advance from beginners to advanced levels. While tracking progress is a key feature of the Uplifter website, ordering badges through Uplifter is optional—allowing parents/guardians the flexibility to choose whether to purchase them. Note that ribbons are not part of this system, focusing solely on badges to celebrate achievements.
Ready to be a Future Star?
Our coaches continuously assess skaters to identify potential for advancement in figure skating. If your child is eager to get started on their figure skating journey, please follow the following steps:
Ensure you have completed your CanSkate program by talking to one of the CanSkate coaches.
Find a base coach here. A base coach is your child’s primary coach that you will contact for lesson and test inquiries, competition dates, and more! Your base coach will have all information regarding which sessions your child should be registered for.
Ensure your child has proper skating attire such as, proper figure skates, skating socks, comfortable clothing and gloves.
Programming Assistants (PA)
Becoming a programming assistant is an esteemed opportunity, earned through demonstrated skill and merit. Selected by our coaches, these assistants are recognized for their technical expertise and commitment to excellence at their star level. If your child is interested in this role, please contact us, and the coaches will be happy to assess their potential.