PowerSkate is a program specifically for skaters who want to further develop their skills for hockey, ringette or recreation. Skaters must have completed CanSkate level four as a prerequisite, but CSC may only offer certain age groups depending on interest and ice availability. (U9, U11, U13).
PowerSkate is a 50 minute long program offered on Mondays at 3:45pm for a ten week duration. PowerSkate is only offered in the Fall (Sept-Nov).
Skate Canada NCCP PowerSkate coach and Program Assistant take skaters through Skate Canada PowerSkate curriculum starting with a 5 minute warm up, followed by 30 minutes of skill development on Balance, Control and Agility. The next 10 minutes are dedicated towards speed and resistance drills, followed by a 5 minute cool down with stretching, edges and balance work.
Within the three fundamental areas of Balance, Control and Agility are 15 essential skills identified for hockey and ringette.
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Balance |
Control |
Agility |
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Stance Forward Stride Forward Edges Forward Crossovers Forward Lateral Movement |
Stops Backward Stride Backward Edges Backward Crossovers Backward Lateral Movement |
Slaloms Tight Turns Eagle and C-Step Turns Reverse Pivot Turns Starts |
Skaters must wear hockey skates, CSA approved helmets, use a hockey/ringette stick and gloves. All participates are required by Skate Canada to purchase the Skate Canada Liability fee.
At the end of the ten weeks....
Report cards are given out at the end of the ten week program.
