HOCKEY and RINGETTE Skating Skills
Power, speed, quickness, efficiency .... these are all the skills each hockey/ringette player requires to play the game they love. In this class we will work on the fundamental skills and break them down. Through proper technique, muscle memory and repetition, this program will help each player achieve their goals. With confidence, they will skate and stride to success.
This program focuses on specific skating skills for hockey and ringette and is coached by professional Skate Canada Can-Power coaches. Lessons emphasize balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. The program will also help to increase the length of stride as well as the efficiency of forward and backward skating. The CanHockey program is similar to our CanSkate program but focuses more on the skating skills one needs for hockey or ringette playing.
Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Skaters must be 8 years of age or have passed an assessment by Ajax Skating Club coaches.
- Skaters must have completed Stage 4 of the CanSkate Program, able to move independently forward, backward and stopping or have been assessed at an equivalent level by the Ajax Skating Club coaches.
- Skaters must have participated in hockey/ringette for a minimum of 2 years.
- Skaters must listen and follow directions of the coach at all times. This is a high ratio program and there are not any assistants to provide additional supervision to skaters who are not fully participating in the program. Skaters will be asked to leave the ice if they are disrupting the class and/or putting themselves and other skaters at risk.
Advanced Session Eligibility Requirements:
- 8 years of age or older
- All the same as above also apply.
- 2 yrs min at hockey level of A or higher
- Has strong forward skills including strong power advancing forward crossovers
- All skaters will be assessed on the first day to determine if this is the session for them
Equipment Requirements:
- Skaters must wear full hockey or ringette gear (shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, shin pads, gloves) and hockey skates.
- Mouth guards are recommended but not required.
- Hockey Stick due to COVID-19 hockey sticks will not be used at this time. However this will be assessed on regular basis
- A CSA Certified hockey helmet is mandatory. Due to Covid-19 a helmet full face shield is highly recommended.
- Gear is not available to rent.
Important note
By registering online all skaters/parents agree to all ASC policies, Skater’s Code of Conduct and Athlete’s Release as outlined in the online
waiver prior to registration.
Schedule is subject to revision based on skater registration should the ASC Board of Directors deem necessary.
Requirements /Policies
- No Make ups for Missed Classes: Skaters sign up for a specific session and cannot be accommodated on another session if they have to miss a day for any reason.
- Cancelled Classes: ASC cannot make up a class or provide a refund if there is a cancellation due to severe weather or other circumstances beyond the control of ASC.
- Refund Policy: click here
