Programs Designed for Hockey Players

The Milton Skating Club is the place to start your future hockey star.
First we teach them how to skate…
then we teach the fundamentals of the game of hockey.

Pre-Canskate

• Designed especially for Pre-school skaters 3 and up, as of the start date.
• Small group lessons focus on basic movements such as pushing, & gliding.
• Completion will lead to Canskate.

Pre-Power

The Pre-Power program helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating-specific environment, including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. The curriculum is presented in four progressive levels. Pre-Power has been designed to run concurrently with CanSkate sessions.

Prerequisite:
This program is geared specifically to hockey focusing on fundamental movements of skating is designed for young skaters.

• Skaters 6 and under must have completed Milton Skating Club CanSkate Stage 2.
• Skaters 7 and older may register directly into the Pre-Power program , however this program is not a Learn to Skate Program.  Skater must have strong basic skills, if the skills are not met then your child will be moved to a Canskate lesson.

Hockey equipment is required as well as a hockey stick. 

Program Focus:
Introduction to the skills required to play the game of hockey. Participants will be divided by skill level not age.

LEVEL 1:

• Hockey Stance
• Proper stick grip
• Forward and Backward Movement on the Ice
• Introduction to Stopping
• Introduction to Turning
• Balance Challenges

LEVEL 2

• Hockey Starts
• Stationary Puck Control
• Forward and Backward Gliding
• Basic Forward Edge Development
• Basic Stopping
• More Advanced Balance Challenges

LEVEL 3

• Introduction to Stick handling
• Advanced Forward Glides
• Backward Skating
• Basic Backward Edge Development
• Basic Backward Stopping
• Advanced Forward Stops
• Introduction to Crossovers

LEVEL 4

• Introduction to passing and receiving passes
• Forward Glide Turns
• Forward Crossovers
• Backward Pivots
• Full Backward Stopping
• Advanced Forward Stops
• Advanced Balanced Challenges

CANPOWERSKATE and HOCKEY SKILLS

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 hockey or ringette. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve.
CanPowerskate is geared to skaters aged approximately 8 or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. For safety reasons participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved.

Benefits of CanPowerskate
CanPowerskate is the only nationally regulated power skating program in Canada. It was developed by a team of hockey, figure skating and ringette experts to teach the fundamentals of power skating in a progressive and sequential manner.

How does CanPowerskate work?
The CanPowerskate program consists of skills divided into six levels, arranged in progressions gradually increasing in complexity. Levels 1 to 3 focus on the fundamentals of skating, Levels 4 to 6 place additional focus on the acquisition of efficient technique, speed, agility, technical aspects of stride and acceleration and skating with the puck/ring. Skaters are evaluated on skill level and are timed as they perform a test involving skills in a course-like pattern. The skater receives a mark combining his skill performance plus test time. This determines whether the skater receives a Bronze, Silver or Gold certification for that Level.

Please note: The CanPowerskate program is exclusive to Skate Canada and is available only to Skate Canada member clubs and sanctioned skating schools. All participants must be registered with Skate Canada and only Skate Canada member Coaches trained and certified are able to instruct the program.

What level to register in...
Below are descriptions of the CanPowerskate program offered by the Milton Skating Club.

Please note that any player who registers at a higher level and does not demonstrate the reasonable mastery of the skill sets described in that Level will be moved to an appropriate Level after week 1.

CANPOWERSKATE - WHITE

Pre-Requisite: Players 8 years or older or have successfully passed Level 4 of the Pre-Power program. Players who have not participated in the Pre-Power or CanPowerskate program must register at this level and be evaluated the first week.

• Powerskating - Technique, Balance, Speed, Proper Stride
• Inside & Outside Edges and Edge Control
• Forwards & Backwards Crossovers
• Quick Turns and Tight Turns
• Explosive Starts & Stops

CANPOWERSKATE - ROYAL BLUE
Pre-Requisite: Players who have successfully been GOLD certified in CanPowerskate Level 1.

• Powerskating - Technique, Balance, Speed, Agility, Endurance, Acceleration
• Edge Control
• Positional Play
• Quick Turns
• Explosive Starts & Stops
• Puck Control
• Shooting, Passing & Scoring
• Overall Intermediate Stick handling Skills

CANPOWERSKATE - BLACK
Pre-Requisite: Players who have successfully been SILVER certified on Canpowerskate Level 2.

• Powerskating - Technique, Balance, Speed, Agility, Endurance, Acceleration, Strength and Flexibility
• Power Strides and Lateral Movement
• Explosive Starts & Stops
• Crossovers
• Edge Control and Footwork
• Rushing
• Overall Advanced Stick handling Skills

CANPOWERSKATE - PLATNUM
Pre-Requisite: Players who have successfully been GOLD certified on Canpowerskate Level 2 or are 14 years of age or older.

• Powerskating - Technique, Balance, Speed, Agility, Endurance, Acceleration, Strength and Flexibility
• Power Strides and Lateral Movement
• Explosive Starts & Stops
• Crossovers
• Advanced Edge Control and Footwork
• Highly Developed Stick handling Skills