Ice Skate Lessons

We are offering Beginner & Intermediate skating lessons which will take place on the outdoor rinks at the Canyon Meadows Community Association. A portion of our outdoor rink will be reserved during lesson times, to ensure participants are guaranteed prime rink space and the best coaching experience we can offer. To register in one of the below classes, you must be a current CMCA member. Sign up for a membership

What to Wear

Participants are expected to come prepared for the weather, with snowpants, skates (hockey or figure skates), mittens, and helmet. Ski helmets offer more warmth, but hockey helmets are also acceptable. Our Rink Room is available to change in the warmth and equipment can be borrowed from our Free Skate Library while sizes last!

Classes that are cancelled due to extreme cold weather will be rescheduled as much as possible.

Register at cmca.getcommunal.com

Monday Lessons – 6 Weeks (Dec 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27) $60

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Ages 4-7): 4:00-4:30pm
This program is for kids who are just starting out. We will learn stability on the ice while playing games. Parents are welcome to join in.

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Ages 8-12): 4:00-4:30pm
This program is for older kids who have very limited experience on skates. We will learn stability on the ice while playing games, ice skating safety, courteous behavior, and forward movement.

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Ages 4-7): 4:30-5:00pm
If your kids already have some experience on the ice, this one is for you. We will learn new skills such as jumping, balance & skating backwards.

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Ages 8-12): 4:30-5:00pm
This program is designed for older kids looking to advance their skills. We will learn to jump, spin, change direction, and improve footwork.

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Ages 4-7): 5:15-5:45pm
This program is for kids who are just starting out. We will learn stability on the ice while playing games. Parents are welcome to join in.

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Youth/Adults 13+): 5:15-5:45pm
For adults & teens who have limited to no experience on Ice Skates, or who just want some tips on improving their comfort level.

Tuesday Lessons – 6 Weeks (Dec 10, 17, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28) $60

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Ages 4-7): 4:00-4:30pm
If your kids already have some experience on the ice, this one is for you. We will learn new skills such as jumping, balance & skating backwards.

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Ages 8-12): 4:00-4:30pm
This program is designed for older kids looking to advance their skills. We will learn to jump, spin, change direction, and improve footwork.

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Ages 4-7): 4:30-5:00pm
This program is for kids who are just starting out. We will learn stability on the ice while playing games. Parents are welcome to join in.

Beginner Learn-to-Skate (Ages 8-12): 4:30-5:00pm
This program is for older kids who have very limited experience on skates. We will learn stability on the ice while playing games, ice skating safety, courteous behavior, and forward movement.

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Ages 8-12): 5:15-5:45pm
This program is designed for older kids looking to advance their skills. We will learn to jump, spin, change direction, and improve footwork.

Intermediate Learn-to-Skate (Youth/Adults 13+): 5:15-5:45pm
For adults & teens who are ready to move past beginner and start working on new skills. We will practice skate stops, crossovers, stability, skating backwards, and speed.

Meet Our Instructors

Sarina
Sarina is very excited to help run our 2024-2025 skating program at CMCA this year. Sarina is currently in Grade 12, she is an active member of the cadets biathlon club and trained for many years with the Calalta Figure Skating Club. She has participated in many competitions, and has achieved Skate Canada Test Levels, including the Free Skate Sr Bronze, Interpretive Dance Silver, Skating Skills Sr Silver, and Dance Jr Silver. She loves kids and is full of energy, so dust off your skates and get ready to keep up!

Sparrow
Sparrow is looking forward to helping out with the 2024-2025 skating program at CMCA. Sparrow is currently in grade 11, a member of the Calgary Stetson Showband, and the Bow View Ringette Association. They are excited to teach on our outdoor rinks this season, and hope that the lessons will encourage students to love skating as much as they do!

Kendra
Kendra loves to skate and has been skating since she could walk. She played 3 years of hockey and is currently playing her 9th year of ringette. Kendra helped coach the Ringette For All program in 2022 where she enjoyed working with kids of all ages and abilities, helping them gain skills and confidence on the ice and always meeting them where they were at.  Kendra is in grade 11 and when she’s not on the ice, she enjoys working with the school’s technical theatre team as a set designer. She is very excited to meet you and help you improve your skating skills.