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What is the Preliminary Prep Program?
The Preliminary Preparation program is a unique bridging program that allows skaters to learn about figure skating and become comfortable with the using the entire ice surface before entering into private/semi-private lessons with a coach. This program focuses on the fundamental skills of skating with the goal of building strength and confidence on the ice. Skaters must have completed Stage 4 of the CanSkate program or have a coaches recommendation for the program.
What Will I Learn in Preliminary Prep?
In the first year of Preliminary Prep we will work largely on the fundamental skills of skating. Working on gaining greater balance and strength through various activities, we will improve our forwards and backwards crossovers, stroking and glides. Skaters will learn the primary figure skating jumps and spins that they will continue to use throughout their skating career, as well as field movements like spirals and drags.
Preliminary Prep Schedule