Ajax Skating Club offers 3 different levels of Learn to Skate programs for our members.  Please read the below descriptions and watch the presentationLEARN TO SKATE INFORMATION PRESENTATION to learn all you need to know prior to registering your skater for the first time! See below for a list of mandatory EQUIPMENT that all must have!!

1. PreCanSkate -   A 30 min group lead lesson for our special little ones aged 3 yrs old and 4 yrs old.

2. CanSkate - This is a 50 min session for beginners thru to those ready to move onto Figure Skating, Hockey or Ringette, this program is for those 5 yrs old and up to 13 yrs old and are beginners to those wanting to complete badge 6.

3.  Adult/Teen - This is a 50 min session for beginners and up and are 13 yrs old and older, wanting to learn how to skate or to improve their current skills.

The PRE-CanSkate and CANSkate programs focus on the development of 3 fundamental movements organized in 6 stages of learning with continuous on-ice movement. The on-ice delivery emphasizes the use of newer and more dynamic small group (max of 10) teaching concepts including Fast Track and Station Rotation all of which has been proven to increase practice opportunities and improve the rate of skill acquisition among skaters. More visual aids and music are used to create a fun, stimulating and welcoming environment. At the end of every season skaters will receive report cards along with award ribbons or badges. Downloadable Chart

This program is for 3 & 4 years old only. 

Focusing on fundamental skills this is a 30 minute Learn To Skate program which is facilitated by a Certified Coach with the assistance of StarSkater ProgramAssistants.  Basic skills are introduced stressing basic movement on the ice and focusing on FUN!  Skaters will be assessed frequently to monitor their development in anticipation of their transition into our CanSkate program. Once skaters have mastered the required skills for Pre-CanSkate they will have the option then to move up to the CanSkate program (even if it is the middle of a season. Additional fees will be required on a pro-rated basis when a skater transfers to CanSkate.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

CANSkate is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for children ages 4 and up, from beginner to advanced. This is where skaters have the opportunity to develop a life-long interest in the sport. CANSkate serves as a feeder into the STARSkate & Competitive Program; however, it is also ideal as a means of preparing skaters for hockey, ringette, speed skating and even pleasure skating.  Please see our Hockey/Ringette skating skills if you are interested more in skating skills just for hockey/ringette play.

For those 13 years of age and older.

This program is a session for those that would like to learn to skate in a fun, non judgemental, small child free environment.  Here we like to have lots of laughs while learning the basic techniques of skating giving you more confidence.  This program is NOT a drop in program.

Teens learning to skate on a session without younger children helps them to develop at their own pace with a large number loving to skate so much they continue on into the StarSkate program at a quicker rate and continue to stick with it longer.

Adult skating  is growing in popularity and more and more clubs are offering both recreational and competitive opportunities to this segment of the population.  Skate Canada has expanded Adult programming over the years and now offers adult competitions for those that wish to take part!

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       EQUIPMENT All participants must:

• Must have your own equipment including skates.
• THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT - a CSA-approved HOCKEY HELMET  required by all levels from PreCan up to and including stage 5,
• full face shields are strongly recommended.  No other types of helmets permitted.   
• Wear warm clothing which allows ease of movement. Jeans are not permitted.
• THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT - wear warm mittens or gloves.    

  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: refund policy
• For more polices please go to "Our Club" in the top menu.