CANPOWERSkate
CanPowerSkate is geared towards hockey and ringette players. Strong skating skills and good physical conditioning are provided through participation in this program. CanPowerSkate program stresses balance, power, agility, speed and endurance skills, all of which are especially important for hockey players.
Benefits of Participating in CanPowerSkate:
CanPowerSkate is best for skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. It is also recommended that skaters have played hockey or ringette for at least 1 year.
CanPowerSkate will teach skaters to develop and improve both their personal style of skating plus improve the biomechanical efficiency of their skating. Once the individual is skating efficiently, the focus changes to developing power and speed.
All skaters in the CanPowerSkate Program should wear full hockey equipment that is CSA approved. There will be a range of recreational, hockey, ringette and experienced skaters involved in this program.
The CanPowerSkate program is available only to Skate Canada member clubs and sanctioned skating schools. All participants must be registered with Skate Canada.
Only Skate Canada member Coaches trained and certified at a CanPowerSkate Coaches Course are qualified to instruct the CanPowerSkate program. Any Skate Canada club or sanctioned skating school offering the CanPowerSkate program must have a certified CanPowerSkate coach teaching the program.
The Registration Form can be mailed in with payment to the address on the form.