Spring Registration opens March 16. Register HERE. Registration closes Friday, April 1.
Fall Session: October 12-December 17, 2021
Winter Session: January 11-March 18, 2022
***Winter Session delayed one week - new start January 18, 2022***
Last winter class March 25.
Spring Session: April 5-June 17, 2022
no Tuesday session April 12 April 19
no Friday session April 15
***Updated class times below***
Southdale Skating
$90 per 10 week session (30 min classes) + $15 Laker Fee.
Must watch lesson from stands inside rink or inside lobby only. No viewing from gate or along rink glass. Participant only on ice, no parent participation. Required to wear freshly washed gloves on ice (winter style gloves.)
SPRING SESSION
Friday Daytime Classes: April 8-June 17, 2022 - no class April 15
Preschool Level 1 (born 2016-18): Children ages 3-5.
are instructed in basic skating skills using games, fun and
interaction. Must be 3 years old to participate. Child only
participation. (Wednesday 12:00-12:30pm)
Preschool Level 2 (born 2016-18): Children ages 3-5.
Must have passed preschool 1. Children will continue to work on the
basics of skating and developing balance, strength and ability on the
ice. Focus on fun through skating. (Wednesday 12:30-1:00pm)
Friday KinderHockey: April 8-June 17, 2022 - no class April 15
Kinderhockey (born 2016-18) Children ages 3-5.
Children can get on the ice and play just for fun. Skating development,
games and fun. Instructor led. Children must have some previous
skating. Must be able to stand and move on their own. Skates, Helmet and
stick required. (Friday 1:15-2:00pm)
Tuesday Evening Classes: April 5-June 21, 2022 - no class April 12, April 19
Preschool Level 1 (born 2016-18): Children ages 3-5.
are instructed in basic skating skills using games, fun and
interaction. Must be 3 years old to participate. Child only
participation. (Tuesday 4:15-4:45pm)
Preschool Level 2 (born 2016-18): Children ages 3-5.
Must have passed preschool 1. Children will continue to work on the
basics of skating and developing balance, strength and ability on the
ice. Focus on fun through skating. (Tuesday 4:15-4:45)
Skating Foundations Level 1 (2016+): Children aged 5+. For the new skater to learn fundamentals including standing up, stopping, balance & forward skating. Child-only participation (no guardian on ice.) (Tuesday 4:15-4:45pm or 4:45-5:15pm)
Skating Foundations Level 2 (2016+): Children aged 5+. Continues to work on the basics while introducing new skills. Must have passed Foundations 1. (Tuesday 4:45-5:15pm)
Skating Foundations Levels 3-4: Skill progression while introducing new elements. Must have passed Foundations 2. (Tuesday 5:15-5:45pm)
Skating Foundations Level 5: Skill progression including new turns, transitions, speed and agility. Must have passed Foundations 4. (Tuesday 5:15-5:45pm)
Intro Power Skating (born 2013 or older). Children ages 8+ must have skating experience. Non-sport participants (hockey/ringette) must have passed foundations level 2. This class is not a learn to skate class. It is a power skating class. Skates, helmet, stick required. (Tuesday 5:15-5:45)
Advanced Power Skating (born 2013 or older). Children ages 8+ must have skating experience. Non-sport participants (hockey/ringette) must have passed foundations level 4. This class is not a learn to skate class. It is a power skating class. Skates, helmet, stick required. (Tuesday 5:45-6:15)
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate (2007+): For those that would like to learn the basics of skating that didn't have a chance when they were younger! No experience necessary - skates and gloves required. (Tuesday 5:15-5:45)
Our coaches offer direction addressing the development of foundation skills in skating to enhance Hockey, Ringette and other skating pursuits. Coaches have experience working with athletes from a grassroot level to Canada Games participants to college to professional athletes. Our aim is to help each individual excel by working on weaknesses and building on strengths. Our professional coaches are also available for private time.
Requirements for each program must be adhered to when registering for a skating class.
Class time is on your receipt: Please review prior to first class. There will be no time change following registration. You are only allowed on your ice times.
All age limits are to be followed. No exceptions when registering.
If skaters need to move to a different class, coaches will determine and move them.
Instructors will not be communicating with parents during class time.
Parent is required to be upstairs watching the classes please. One spectator per skater only.
You are required to supply your own equipment.
No parent will enter the ice surface, all classes are instructor-led with skaters only.
No parent will enter the box at any time.
Parents will not yell or instruct children from the sidelines during program or they will be asked to leave.
Welcome to Southdale skating programs. You require a CSA approved helmet, warm clothing layered (prefer no ski pants) mitts or gloves, ice skates. Please review description for your program in case there are additional requirements.
Remember all skaters develop in their own way. We support all skater’s abilities and will encourage them to learn, grow and love to skate.
Class sizes are limited (Times subject to change)