Figure skating lessons
Figure skating lessons
Lessons for experienced skaters with strong forward skating skills, who want to learn figure skating moves and dance on ice. Lessons are at select arenas only.
Benefits of figure skating lessons
- Develop complex skating skills while building confidence in a supportive environment
- Make friends with like-minded interests
- Experience the joy of improvement and try something new
- Improve joint flexibility, cardiovascular health end muscle strength
- Enhance coordination, balance and body awareness
- Create your own style of expression through movement
Fall registration dates
Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
- Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
- Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of figure skating lessons
You can register online, in person at our Aquatic facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800 (option 1).
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Experienced skaters with strong forward skating skills will learn the basics of figure skating in this lesson. Kids will learn about edges, jumps and spins.
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: Skating lessons 4 or equivalent.
About our skating instructors
Our instructors have strong figure skating backgrounds. Some may also hold certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Figure Skating, CanSkate, other Figure Skating Certification and/or Nationally recognized HIGH FIVE Certification.
All our Instructors hold current Intermediate First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C” and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
What are figure skating lessons like?
We help skaters meet their personal goals in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Skaters participate in drills and activities to learn edges, jumps, spins, specialty moves and more.
On the first day of classes, participants will be assessed on their abilities. This ensures their progress throughout the session is optimized.
Multiple lessons will be held on the ice simultaneously. Specific viewing areas are provided for parents to watch while lesson is in progress.
Come prepared
We recommend you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to lesson start time to be dressed and prepared for the lesson.
The following gear is required for figure skating lessons:
- Hockey helmet - helmet must be Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved. Hockey helmet with full face cage is recommended. Bicycle helmets are NOT permitted
- Lace-up figure skates - Ensure skates are sharpened (new skates do not come sharpened). Skates with buckles are not recommended
- Gloves or mittens
- Snow pants and jacket are recommended
- Refer to participant skate & helmet recommendations found at calgary.ca/recreationforms under skating, and view our equipment videos for additional information on helmets, skates & Hockey equipment
More skating lessons
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Our lessons help all skill levels and ages learn the fundamentals of skating. Lessons are at select arenas only.
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Our lessons help all skill levels and ages learn the fundamentals of playing hockey. Lessons are at select arenas only.