09/17/2026
This is the first week back for our PreCanSkaters, CanSkaters, and our new group of Adult Figure Skaters!
Just a few things as we get underway:
-posted below is our usual weekly schedule. There are some weeks that will have no ice or a different schedule and we will post reminders on those weeks. A full schedule is on Uplifter, and was emailed, and has been posted on FB
-Change-rooms:
STAR 2+ and Adult - room 4 (Digby Marine)
Pre and CanSkate - room 2 or 3
(SPW or Canadian Tire)
Jr/STAR 1 - room 3 (Canadian Tire)
*** JRs do NOT use room 1 or 2! There is men’s hockey on after you and they use those rooms.
-Pre and CanSkate parents we are asking that only ONE parent accompany their child to the change room to put on skates. It tends to get crowded quickly with more than one.
-ALL Pre and CanSkaters MUST have a CSA approved helmet and mittens or gloves! The arena will have helmets available to borrow for those in need.
-it is best to dress your skater in an extra layer that can easily be removed if your skater gets to warm, try to refrain from snow suits or bulky jackets as they tend to restrict movement.
-skaters are on the ice for 45 minutes, in order to keep them moving and their attention, we ask that you take your child to the washroom prior to stepping on the ice. You may bring a water bottle for them AFTER the session, but we do not give water breaks during the time they are on the ice
-when you arrive stop by the table in the foyer to find your skater’s name tag. Name tags are collected at the end of every ice session. Name tags are needed to keep them in their assigned group.
***once skaters are on the ice please go have a seat in the stands to watch your skater. Parents at the boards can be a distraction and are in the way of other parents watching from the stands. In the event your child falls or looks distressed, please give the coaches and program assistants time to assess the situation. There will be an ice monitor at the door in case your skater needs you. Absolutely no parents on the ice as you are not covered by insurance!
-please keep in mind that we have 30 skaters on the ice for Pre and CanSkate, some are new and some are returning. The first week always looks a bit chaotic as we place skaters in their proper groups.
-If skate sharpening is needed please arrive extra early as the arena workers are not always available to sharpen skates.
-when emails are sent from the club’s website they come from:
[email protected]
and can sometimes end up in a spam folder, please make sure to add the email to your contacts or change your settings so you don’t miss anything. Please check your account to make sure you have not ‘opted out’ of emails as you may miss important information.
Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the ice!
