Sioux Lookout Skating Club 

CanSkate Program 2025-2026

Program runs October 14, 2025 - April 12, 2026

 

CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.

 

Who’s it for?

For beginners of all ages, children or adults, as well as those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus is for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun.

 

What will you learn?

A complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as general recreational skating. CanSkate uses nationally- tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster.

 

What can you expect?

Action, movement and fun! Lessons are given in a group format, with a coach-to-skater ratio of a maximum 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning. Badges, ribbons and other incentives are used to benchmark skaters’ progress and reward effort and participation.

 

What do you need to participate?

All you need are skates, a CSA- approved hockey helmet, long pants, mittens, warm sweater or jacket.

 

Additional information:

 

Family Discounts:

The Sioux Lookout Skating Club will be offering the following discounts for the 2025- 2026 season:

A discount to registration fees of 5% for 2 skaters in the family,  10% for 3 skaters in the family and a 15% discount for 4 skaters or more in the family.

Family members include all skaters in an immediate family.

*Once payment is made in full, a family refund for the discount will be issued. 

 

Skate Leasing:

 Check out our skate leasing options and our sharpening services! See flyer for more information.

 

Refund Policy:

Refunds are provided under specific conditions as outlined in this policy. Refunds will be processed in a fair and timely manner, ensuring that both the club and its members are treated equitably.
Refund requests must be made in writing with a reason clearly stated. A medical note must accompany medical related requests.
The request should include:

• Member’s name and contact information, email address

• Reason for the refund request

• Supporting documentation (if applicable)

• Date of withdrawal or cancellation

 

Membership fees are generally non-refundable such as Skate Canada fee. Exceptions may be considered in cases of medical reasons and are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

Program fees may be refunded at the discretion of the Board of Directors/Program Leadership. A refund may be issued under the following conditions:

1. Withdrawal before the start of the program: Full refund minus a processing fee.

2. Withdrawal within the first two weeks of the program: Prorated refund minus a processing fee.

3. Withdrawal after the first two weeks of the program: No refund, except in exceptional circumstances such as medical reasons, supported by documentation.

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