Program Descriptions
Membership Information
The Nanton Skating Club strives to offer quality programs at affordable prices.
In order to keep our registration fees low we create fundraisers each season.
Every parent is required to fundraise and if you wish to be exempt from a fundraiser you are required to submit a cheque to Nanton Skating Club as your donation.
Members are expected to:
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Attend the club Annual General Meeting TBD via Zoom or in Person -Zoom link available on team snap.
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Participate in fundraising activities each season & occasionally in the off season.
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Volunteer to assist during special events
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Raffle Table/Bake Sales
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Folding & Printing Programs
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Carnival volunteer's
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50/50 for special events
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Competition volunteer (several required)
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Dressing Room Parent
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Learn to Skate Programs - TotSkate
TotSkate is a developed for younger skaters, aged 3-5 with little or no previous skating experience. Lessons are given in a group format. Each "tot" will have a designated helper. 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.
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.
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Equipment Required:
CSA approved helmet, Skates, warm clothing in layers.
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Details:
10 sessions (30 minutes each)
Sessions to start October 1.
Day/Time:
Sundays 12:15 - 12:45 PM
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COST: $155 (PRICE DROP) (Skate Canada Insurance Fee extra)
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Are you ready to register for TotSkate? please click here
Learn To Skate Programs - CanSkate
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 (LTAD) 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.
CanSkate is for beginners of all ages, as well as for those wishing to improve their basic skills whether their focus is for figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. CanSkate is taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.
CanSkate is action, movement, and fun!
Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student 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.
Equipment Required:
CSA approved helmet, Skates, warm clothing in layers.
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Details:
20 sessions (45 minutes each)
Sessions to start October 1.
Day/Time:
Sundays/ 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Cost: $ 375 (Skate Canada Insurance Fee extra)
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Are you ready to register for CanSkate? please click here
STARSkate - Jr Development
For those skaters who wish to progress beyond the levels of CanSkate. STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters who have mastered figure skating skills in STARSkate may also choose to pursue synchronized skating or pairs skating.
Junior skaters can still work on CanSkate skills in the Junior program before moving into the STAR levels.
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Includes: 15 min stroking lesson, 30 min group lesson, 1 private lesson every 2 weeks (10 private lessons total for season)
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Days/Times:
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Sundays/10:45 AM- 12:45 PM
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Tuesdays/4:45-6:45 PM
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Fridays/3:30 - 5:30 PM
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3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
OPTION 1 (click this link to register)
3 days per week Sunday/Tuesday/Friday
Cost: $775.00 / year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance
OPTION 2 (click this link to register)
2 days per week Sunday/Tuesday OR Tuesday/Friday OR Friday/Sunday
Cost: $625.00 / year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance Fee is added at check out)
OPTION 3 (Click this link to register)
1 day per week - choose either Sunday or Tuesday or Friday
Cost: $475.00 /year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance Fee is added at check out)
STARSkate - Seniors
For those skaters who wish to progress beyond the levels of CanSkate. STARSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Unique in Canada, this program teaches figure skating skills in a group and/or private lesson format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skaters who have mastered figure skating skills in STARSkate may also choose to pursue synchronized skating or pairs skating. Targeted for Skaters beyond STAR 2.
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Includes: 15 min stroking lesson and 1 private lesson every 2 weeks (10 private lessons total for season)
Days/Times:
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Sundays/10:45 AM - 12:45PM
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Tuesdays/4:45-6:45 PM
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Fridays/3:30 - 5:30 PM
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3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
OPTION 1 (click this link to register)
3 days per week Sunday/Tuesday/Friday
Cost: $775.00 / year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance Fee is added at check out)
OPTION 2 (click this link to register)
2 days per week Sunday/Tuesday OR Tuesday/Friday OR Friday/Sunday
Cost: $625.00 / year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance Fee is added at check out)
OPTION 3 (click this link to register)
1 day per week - choose either Sunday or Tuesday or Friday
Cost: $475.00 /year ($62 Mandatory Skate Canada Insurance Fee is added at check out)