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POWER SKATE PROGRAMS
Coached By:
Andrea Ludditt 
Skate better and you'll play better!
The Intro PowerSkate program is designed for the skater who wishes to progress to the PowerSkate program. These skaters do not yet meet the criteria (CanSkate Level 5) that is necessary for enrolment in the PowerSkate program. 
These skaters are hockey or ringette players who wish to improve their skating in the areas of power, forward and backward skating. These skaters will attend the sessions in full hockey and ringette gear. 
Intro PowerSkate is for young skaters, approximately six years of age who can skate and stop that are getting ready for hockey or ringette who may not be ready for PowerSkate Level 1. Intro PowerSkate helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating-specific environment, including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. 

Requirements for Intro PowerSkate : Skaters must have passed level 2 CanSkate or been assessed by an NBCCS PowerSkate Coach
PowerSkate 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. PowerSkate 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. 
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED FOR CANPOWERSKATE?

To participate in PowerSkate you will need full hockey or ringette gear, which includes:
​-CSA Approved Hockey/Ringette Helmet
-Neck Guard
-Chest Protector
-Elbow Pads
-Gloves
-Hockey or Ringette Pants
-Jock or Jill
-Shin Pads
-Hockey Socks
-Sharpened Skates
​-Hockey or Ringette Stick

NBCCS Policies

Refund Policy
Athlete Code of Conduct 
HELMET POLICY:
  • ALL CANSKATE & POWERSKATE PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A CSA APPROVED HOCKEY HELMET
  • SKATERS WITHOUT A HELMET WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE DURING THAT SESSION ​

**In order to register, skaters must have hockey/ringette experience as well as previous technical skating training; Summer classes are not available to learn-to-skaters or beginner power skaters. Athletes will need to attend sessions in full gear and have strong foundational skills. If you are unsure of appropriate placement, please reach out to either Laura at [email protected] or Andrea at [email protected].

Session Qualifications - Hockey/Ringette Programs: