CanPower Skate

CanPower Skate is a skating program that provides an alternative to figure skating and is an ideal complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Strong skating skills and good physical conditioning are provided through participation in this program. This program stresses balance, power, agility, speed and endurance skills, all of which are especially important for hockey and ringette players.

CanPower Skate is best for skaters aged six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills. The program 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. Skaters must be capable of working in a group environment.

Skaters in the CanPower Skate program must wear full hockey or ringette equipment that is CSA approved. There will be a range of recreational, hockey, ringette and experienced skaters involved in this program. Figure skaters may also benefit from CanPowerSkate as a cross-training exercise.

The CanPower Skate program is available only to Skate Canada member clubs and sanctioned skating schools. All participants will be registered with Skate Canada. Only Skate Canada member coaches trained and certified at a CanPowerSkate Coaches course are qualified to instruct the program.

CanPowerskate is designed to sharpen skills needed for skating team sports. These include:

Reverse one-foot pivot Forward crossovers Backward crossovers Fast forward starts Fast backward starts Backward skating Backward balance Backward to forward turns Backward to snowplow stops Forward skating Hockey side stops Forward balance Lateral movement Tight glide turns

Cost and schedules for CanPowerskate program can be found on the registration page.

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