Tri Area Skating Club
Fun, Achievement, and Fitness:
these are the goals of the Tri Area Skating Club.
We are a Skate Canada sanctioned program with nationally trained NCCP Certified coaching staff.
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Fall Session
(Sept - Dec)
Online Registration Opens
Aug 18 - 9:00am
Watch for Details Coming Soon
Classes are held at the following Arenas:
Tri Leisure Centre (Spruce Grove) - TLC
Glenn Hall Centennial Arena (Stony Plain) - GH (Fall & Winter Only)
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Skate-for-Life
Programs
Every Skate Canada skating program complements the others and allows for unrestricted movement and development through the system.
All programs are taught by professional coaches certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
Skate Canada programs are based on a long-term athlete development model (LTAD).
Skate Canada’s LTAD model is designed to assist coaches, parents, volunteers and administrators create an environment
that allows skaters to fully develop and reach their potential in the sport, regardless of whether their goals are recreational or competitive in nature.
To be updated - PROGRAM PROGRESSION CHART
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Programs
CanSkate 3+
CanSkate 3+ is an introductory Learn-To-Skate class for 3-5 yr olds. Skaters will be introduced to the ice and learn skating basics through games, music, circuits, and creative expression in a safe and fun environment.
Skaters must be 3 years old by Sept 1 (S1) & Jan 1 (S2)
Mar 1 (Spring)
CanSkate 5+
CanSkate is Skate Canada’s Learn-to-Skate Program for 5-12 yr olds. Participants earn badges/ribbons while focusing on three fundamental areas (agility, balance, and control) divided into six stages (music, warm-up, lessons, challenge zone, fast track, and cool-down) for an exciting and fun group program.
Skaters work on CanSkate Stages 1 - 6
Skaters must be 5 years old by Sept 1 (S1) & Jan 1 (S2) Mar 1 (Spring) or have passed the CanSkate 3+ Program.
CanPowerSkate
CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.
It is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program 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.
Junior Academy
Junior Academy is a Learn-to-Figure skate program giving skaters their first introduction to the STARSkate program.
The program includes group instruction and practice time.
Skaters work on CanSkate Stages 3 - 6
Skaters must have completed the Stage 2 badge and must have the approval of the head coach and/or the group program coordinator to register in this program.
Adult
For adult beginners, as well as for those wishing to continue a healthy, life-long participation in the sport they love and learned at an earlier age.
STARSkate
STARSkate comprises the following levels: Learn to Train (Star 1– 5); Learn to Compete (Star 6 – Gold/Pre-Juv to Pre-Nov); Train to Compete (Novice to Senior) & Learn/Live to Win (International/ISU).
The program includes off-ice, group enrichment, and practice time. The sessions are designated with Star 1 – 10 terminology.
Skaters must have completed the Junior Academy program and must have the approval of the head coach to register in this program.
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