Reminder
Child & Youth registered programs and Skating lessons are not running Friday, October 11 – Monday, October 14.
Fitness registered programs are not running Saturday, October 12 – Monday, October 14.
All registered programs resume Tuesday, October 15th
Trico Centre offers our very own Learn to Skate program for ages 2.5 years – Adult located on one of our NHL size arenas (Arena #1). Our popular 6-level children’s programming is dedicated to creating life-long enjoyment of skating, while building confidence, safety, and fun while out on the ice. Each level focuses on the natural progression of learning to skate in a non-competitive environment. Parent and Tot programs receive a certificate. Report cards for all other levels are issued on the last day of lessons. Advancement recommendations are based both on skill ability, and child confidence and comfort while on the ice.
Level | Parent & Tot | Preschool | Youth 1 | Youth 2-6 | Teens & Adults | ||
Duration | 30 min | 30 min | 30 min | 45 min | 45 min | ||
Age | 2.5-4 yrs. old | 3-5 yrs. old | 6-12 yrs. old | 6-12 yrs. old | 12+ yrs. old |
AGES: 2.5 – 4 YEARS OLD, WITH PARENT
Parent & Tot 1
For children who have never skated and are unable to stand on the ice unattended. Full parent participation is required. We will learn how to stand on our own and march across the ice through games and songs.
Parent & Tot 2
For children who have never skated and are unable to stand on the ice unattended. Full parent participation is required. We will learn how to stand on our own and march across the ice through games and songs.
AGES: PRESCHOOL 3 – 5 YEARS OLD | YOUTH 6 – 12 YEARS OLD
Level 1
For first-time skaters who are unable to stand on the ice unassisted. Please come prepared to be on the ice for the first three classes. After the third class, the expectation is that participants will be on the ice independently (unless specifically requested by the instructor).
Level 2
For participants who can stand unassisted, march, and glide. Some of the skills learned in level 2 include: transfer of weight, L-push, 2-foot jump/glide, scraping left/right and backward march.
Level 3
For participants who can L-push, 2-foot jump/glide, scrape left/right, and backward march. Some of the skills learned in level 3 include: snowplow stop, alternating v-push, forward 1-foot glide, backward 2-foot glide, and walking crossovers.
Level 4
For participants who can snowplow stop, alternating v-push, forward 1-foot glide, backward 2-foot glide, and walking crossovers. Some of the skills learned in level 4 include: intro to 2-foot side stop, intro to crossovers, 2-foot turns and jumps.
Level 5
For participants who can L-push, 2-foot jump glide, scrape left/right, and backward march. Some of the skills learned in level 5 include: improve forward crossovers, introduce backwards crossovers, learn three turns, and forward inside/outside edges.
Level 6
For participants who can L-push, 2-foot jump glide, scrape left/right, forward/backward crossovers, three turns, and forward inside/outside edges. Some of the skills learned in level 6 include: mohawks, 1-foot side stops, forward-powered x-cuts.
Teen / Adult
For those teens (12+) and adults who have always wanted to skate or just improve their skills. CSA approved helmets are mandatory.
We ask you to abide by the following guidelines for the safety of the children and our Coaches:
Parent/Tot