Preschool skate
Just for Kids Skating (3-5 Yrs)
A basic program teaching children to walk, run and glide on their skates.
Parents & Tots: To make children comfortable standing, walking and moving on their skates. Parents must be in skates on the ice.
Level 1: For those new to skating.
Level 2: For those with limited experience able to move with assistance on the ice.
Level 3: For those with skating experience able to move independently on the ice.
Mandatory equipment:
Skates
Should have good ankle support (lace-up skates preferred).
Should be sharpened prior to the first class.
Sharpening is available at the Arena Proshop or sharpening machine.
Hockey style helmet
Mitts/gloves
Recommended Equipment:
Face Mask
A full face mask is recommended and will be mandatory for all children progressing to hockey or ringuette.
Knee and elbow pads
It is strongly recommended that children under 6 years of age wear knee and elbow pads to reduce the risk of injury.
Clothing
We recommend that children wear long underwear and sweatpants OR sweatpants and slushpants rather than snowsuits. Snowsuits tend to restrict movement.
A turtleneck sweater or sweatshirt is also suggested.
