CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. The focus is on building skating skills.
Please note that Professional Coaches may request/suggest a program change for Skill Development.
** Please Note: full protective hockey equipment and a hockey stick are required for these classes
PrePower skate
Prerequisites
This program is for skaters who wish to build on strengthening their hockey power-skating abilities. Skaters entering the program should already be able to skate forwards, walk backwards or have completed CanSkate Stage 5/6. Recommended for ages 5-8. Please note that Professional Coaches may request or suggest a program change for Skill Development.
What's included
Focus is on correcting and enhancing skating posture, form and technique, both forward and backward, with the addition of speed and power. More advanced skating skills are taught, including pivot turns and cross-overs.
Please note that Professional Coaches may request/suggest a program change for Skill Development.
** Please Note: full protective hockey equipment and a hockey stick are required for these classes. Skaters must be registered 48 hours prior to the first class in order to ensure time for proper processing.
Sessions 2025/2026 - PrePower skate - Hockey
** recommended for ages 5-8
| Day ( PrePower) |
Fall and Week Sessions |
Time ( 50 minutes) | Ice surface |
| Fall 2025- Tuesday | Sept. 23 - Dec. 9 12 weeks | 5:00- 5:50 pm | Leisure Pad |
| Fall 2025 - Friday |
Sept. 26 - Dec. 12 (10 weeks - no skating Oct. 10 and Oct. 31) |
5:00-5:50 pm | A - Townsley |
| Winter 2026 - Tuesday | Jan. 6 - Mar. 24 12 weeks | 5:00- 5:50 pm | Leisure Pad |
| Winter 2026 - Friday | Jan. 9 - Mar. 27 12 weeks | 5:00- 5:50 pm | A - Townsley |
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Fees $280 /10-week Fall Friday sessions + once per year cost of Admin /Skate Canada Fee* $90 $336/12-week Fall Tuesday or Winter Tuesdays or Winter Friday session + once per year cost of Admin /Skate Canada Fee* $90 Skaters must be registered 48 hours prior to the first class in order to ensure time for proper processing. |
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* The Admin/Skate Canada Fee is made up of a $65 compulsory Skate Canada fee for skaters registering in Skate Canada sanctioned clubs. The remaining $25 Admin fee helps to cover the administrative and operational costs of Acton Skating Club. Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at clubs and skating schools across the country. Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada's premier sports.
Powerskate 2025/2026 - Powerskate for Hockey
Prerequisites - Recommended for youth ages 9+
What's included
Power and speed-focused drills program in a fast-paced environment. Emphasis is placed on skill development, crossovers, speed and agility with continual emphasis on the use of edges. Further skill advancement is taught (i.e. reverse pivot turns etc.) in this program. This program uses the full ice for greater speed and distance than our PrePower program.| Day |
Fall and Winter 24/25 10 or 12 Week Sessions |
Time ( 50 minutes) | Ice surface |
| Fall 2025- Friday |
Sept. 26 - Dec. 12 (10 weeks - no skating Oct. 10 and Oct. 31) |
5:00-5:50 pm | A- Townsley |
| Winter 2026 - Friday | Jan. 9 - March 27 | 5:00-5:50 pm | A- Townsley |
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Fees $336 / 12 week Winter session + once per year cost of Admin /Skate Canada Fee* $90 Skaters must be registered 48 hours prior to the first class in order to ensure time for proper processing. |
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