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Summer Skating 

Thank you for being a part of this colourful chapter. We can't wait to see you back on the ice next year for even more fun, growth, and unforgettable moments!
 
Location and Timing: Our Summer Skating program is offered at 7 Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Ave, Winnipeg, MB, from week 2 to week 7 and at Gateway Rec Centre, 1717 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg, MB, for week 1. The program runs four days a week for five weeks, starting in July.
  • Summer Sessions:

    • Week 1: July 2-4 (Wed. - Fri.) 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Open Session

    • Week 2: July 7-10 (Mon. - Thurs.)

    • Week 3: July 14-17 (Mon. - Thurs.)

    • Week 4: July 21-24 (Mon. - Thurs.)

    • Week 5: July 28-31 (Mon. - Thurs.)

    • Week 6: Aug. 5-8 (Tues. - Fri.)

    • Week 7: Aug. 11-14 (Mon. - Thurs.) 7:45-9:45 am - Open session

    • Assessment Days for STAR 6+: THUR July 17 & FRI Aug 8

Summer Schedule WEEKS 2-6: 

Times Sessions
8:15 am - 9:00 am  Senior Free Skate
9:00 am - 9:45 am Jr./Sr. Free Skate
Flood Flood
10:00 am -10:15 am Jr./Sr./STAR 1 TEC (Turns, Edges, Conditioning)
10:15 am - 11:15 am Jr./Sr./STAR 1 Dance/Skills (NO Jumps)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Advanced CanSkate Figure Skate 
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Jr./STAR 1 Free Skate
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Senior Off-Ice
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Jr./STAR 1/Advanced Off-Ice

 

Off-Ice Schedule WEEKS 2-6:

Off-Ice Dates Off-Ice Session Instructor Location
Monday Fitness Manny Harder HIIT Gym
Tuesday Off-Ice jumps/spins  Tanya GCCC Gymnasium
Wednesday Dance Arena GCCC Gymnasium
Thursday Yoga Lorene MPR Room
Friday, Aug. 8 ONLY Fitness Manny Harder HIIT Gym

 

Theme Days:

Date Theme
Thursday - July 3, 2025 Pyjama Day 😴🛏️🧸
Wednesday - July 9, 2025 Beach Day 🏖️🌊☀️
Wednesday - July 16, 2025 Dynamic Duo 👯‍♂️🔵🟣
Wednesday - July 23, 2025 Christmas in July 🎄🎅❄️
Wednesday - July 30, 2025 Wester Day 🤠🏜️🐎
Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025 Decades (50s-80s) 🕺🎩🕶️
Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025 Colour Day 🌈🎨🖌️

 

Fee Information:

  • New Skaters: If your skater is new to our programs this season, a $58.70 Skate Canada fee will be added to your invoice.

  • Non-Home Club STARSkaters: New participants may find that the system adds the Skate Canada fee to your invoice. To resolve this, please select "Pay in Person" at the time of checkout and then email skatingpresident@espsc.ca to have the fee removed.

  • Casual Ice/Drop-In Rates: Casual ice and drop-in rates may be available if space permits. Casual skaters must provide 24 hours' notice via email.
 

Summer Programs:

Program Description Link
Advanced CanSkate & STAR 1

Overview: Enhances the CanSkate experience for young skaters interested in pursuing figure skating. Participants will progress through the CanSkate program while focusing on developing the fundamental skills necessary for advancement to STAR 1 for all ages. For skaters who have reached Stage 3-4 CanSkate. 

Program Structure:
  • Advanced CanSkate: Combines CanSkate skills with beginner figure skating skills in a fluid program.
    • Lesson structure: Group lesson
    • Lesson length: 1 hour
  • STAR 1: Introduces skills in ice dance, skills (edges & turns), and freeskate (jumps & spins). 
    • Lesson structure: Group Lesson
    • Lesson length: 2 hours
Inclusions:
  • Coaching Fees: Included in the registration.
  • Ice Fees: Included in the registration.
Details Here
Senior Skate FULL Session

Overview: Senior Skate sessions are private lesson sessions. Ice fees are paid to the club, with coaching costs billed and paid directly to the coach. Skaters are responsible for booking their own lessons with the coach.

Eligibility: STAR 5+ FreeSkate and Podium Pathway Only  

Senior Skate (STAR 4+) FULL Session Includes:
  • 2.75 hours on-ice
  • TEC class daily
  • Daily off-ice class

STAR DETAILS

PODIUM PATHWAY DETAILS

Junior STARSkate FULL Session

Overview: Sessions are private lesson sessions. Ice fees are paid to the club, with coaching costs billed and paid directly to the coach. Skaters are responsible for booking their own lessons with the coach.

Eligibility: All STAR Levels

Junior STARSkate FULL Session Includes:
  • 2.75 hours on-ice
  • TEC class daily
  • Daily off-ice class

 

Details Here
STARSkate LITE Session

Overview: Sessions are private lesson sessions. Ice fees are paid to the club, with coaching costs billed and paid directly to the coach. Skaters are responsible for booking their own lessons with the coach.

Eligibility: All STAR Levels

STARSkate LITE Session Includes:
  • 2 hours on-ice
  • TEC class daily
  • Daily off-ice class

 

Details Here
Adult Skate Overview: Tailored lessons for adult and teen skaters, focusing on fitness, advanced technique, and social connection. Our programs cater to figure skaters, hockey/ringette players, and recreational skaters aged 15 years and older who want to practice and improve their skating skills. Participates in our STARSkate Session.  Details Here
Adaptive Skating Overview: Adaptive Skating is incorporated into all our programs, welcoming athletes of all physical and cognitive abilities into a fun, supportive environment where everyone can experience the joy of skating. For all ages. Details Here

 

Thanks for a great summer of skating. See you next year!


Summer Brochure