PowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy, instructional power skating program geared to Hockey and Ringette skaters that focuses on the development of basic skill sets focusing on: balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. The program allows for focus on skating skills outside the game or practice. The program emphasizes proper mechanical execution and also utilizing these skills to apply in game situations. Skills, techniques, and performance drills are taught in a progressive format by Skate Canada Coaches certified through the NCCP in PowerSkate. 

PowerSkate is taught in a group format.

PREREQUISTE  U9- to U15 hockey levels and U10- U16 Ringette levels 

    participants skating ability and should be able to manage the following skills: 

• Be able to skate for the duration of the session (1 hour)
• Be able to skate backward the width for the ice using alternate strides
• Be able to stop without hitting the boards

PowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on Hockey or Ringette teams. Its unique skill program provides motivation for skaters to continue to achieve at their own development stage.. 

PowerSkate is the only nationally regulated power skating program in Canada. It was developed by a team of Hockey, Figure Skating, and Ringette experts to teach the fundamentals of power skating in a progressive and sequential manner.

NHL Tampa Bay Lighting skating coach is former Figure Skating Olympic medalist, Barbara Underhill.

    The program will be offered as:

• 1 hour session Friday 6:30-7:30

     EQUIPMENT:

• Hockey Skates
• Gloves
• Stick
• CSA Helmet with Cage
• Full Gear/Equipment is optional