SSSC Programs
Our skating programs are designed to provide individuals of all ages with an opportunity for fun, fitness, achievement and a sense of personal satisfaction.
These Skate Canada programs are taught by our coaching staff who are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to ensure skaters receive quality instruction.
Every Skate Canada skating program complements the others and allows for unrestricted movement and development through the system and are based on a long-term athlete development model (LTAD).
Skate Canada's flagship program. For decades Canskate has been teaching the best skaters in Canada how to skate. Skills are taught in a progressive manner in a group lesson format by our Nationally Certified Coaches and Program Assistants.
Once our athletes make it through the slippery side of the sport they are ready for more.... Our Pre-star program offers group lessons focusing more on strength, speed, edges & turns which are crucial for hockey players, and skaters alike. We will also introduce some basic jumps and spins for those wanting to continue to STARSkate.
Offers skaters of all ages the opportunity to continue from the Pre-Star program to develop more advanced elements of ice skating. STARSkate members train in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, freeskate and interpretive skating and progress through standardized test evaluations by certified Skate Canada judges.
2026/2027 PROGRAMS
| MONDAYS | THURSDAYS | SATURDAYS | |
| PARENT & TOT |
4:30pm-5:00pm |
4:30pm-5:00pm |
No Programs Offered |
| PRESTAR |
4:30pm-5:20pm |
4:30pm-5:20pm |
No Programs Offered |
| CANSKATE |
5:00pm-5:45pm |
5:00pm-5:45pm |
10:05am-10:50am |
| STAR 1-4 JR |
5:55pm-7:20pm |
5:55pm-7:20pm |
Starskate Open Ice |
| STAR 5-GOLD SR |
7:30pm-9:20pm |
7:30pm-9:20pm |
***New this year! 1/2 season Fall and Winter CANSkate Sessions***
2026 CanSkate Programs
Monday and Thursday Sessions: 5:00pm to 5:45pm @ Plex, Port Elgin (must be 4yrs old before December 31, 2025)
Saturday Session: 10:05am to 10:50am @ Coliseum, Southampton (must be 4yrs old before December 31, 2025)
All CanSkate programs include a 45 minute group lesson.
2026 Parent & Tot Fall Programs
Monday and Thursday Sessions: 4:30pm to 5pm @ Plex, Port Elgin (must be at least 2yrs old before program start date)
Parents should be confident skating forwards, backwards and stopping while assisting their skater.
All Parent & Tot programs include a 30 minute group lesson. Parents will be guiding and assisting their skater through various circuits during the lesson. All fees include includes Skate Canada Membership Fee for Skater & 1 Parent.
2026 PreStar Programs
Monday and Thursday Sessions: 4:30pm to 5:20pm @ Plex, Port Elgin
All PreStar programs include a 50 minute group lesson.
All programs begin after Thanksgiving and end before March Break.
Skaters must have completed all levels of the Stage 4 CanSkate program.