Frequently Asked Questions

• Online: We offer secure online payment through Uplifter (Skate Canada's recommended registration software).

• In-person: we accept debit, credit, cash & cheque at our office located in Arena A at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre.

• Fees can be paid monthly or all at once.

The annual Skate Canada fee goes directly to the Skate Canada Head Office and is used for insurance and registration costs for each skater. This fee is set by Skate Canada and cannot be adjusted. Insurance for each skater expires every August 31 and thus must be renewed annually.

Yes, we have identified the following grants that parents/guardians may apply for.

Jumpstart Individual Child Grant

Summary eligibility:

• Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs

• Children must fall between the ages of 4 - 18 years old.

• Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity.

• Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.

Apply for the Jumpstart Individual Child Grant

KidSport Edmonton Grant Program

Summary eligibility:

• Meet the financial qualifications (LICO Scale, 30% column).

• Already be registered in the sport program you are applying for.

• Be 18 years old or under.

• Live within the Edmonton City limits.

Apply for the KidSport Edmonton Grant

Skate Canada recommends children aged 3 to 5 years start in Pre-Canskate and children aged 6+ register in CanSkate.

Pre-CanSkate is a 30 minute program while CanSkate is a 45 minute program.

Yes, we have adults of varying ages and abilities in our club and new adult members of all ages and abilities are welcome to join.

Customized programs for adults according to their abilities and goals can be developed by our coaches.

Please contact us to determine which program would be best suited for you.

No, parents/guardians cannot go on the ice with their child. Skate Canada does not permit anyone to step onto the ice without proper insurance and registration.

Rest assured, we have NCCP certified coaches and trained program assistants available to assist with skaters while on the ice.

• Properly sized & sharpened Hockey or Figure Skates.

• CSA approved hockey helmet.

• Mittens or gloves.

• No knee, elbow pads or hockey pads

SkateCanada Video: Proper Equipment for CanSkate

• Properly sized and sharpened Figure Skates (skates should be sharpened approximately every 3 months)

• Skaters should wear either a figure skating dress/skirt with tights or pants that are tight and stretchy

• Layers are encouraged

• Gloves

• Hair must be tied back off the face at all times

• Water bottles permitted

• No jeans, baggy pants, winter coats, mittens, food or gum

• Properly sized and sharpened Hockey skates

• Hockey gloves

• Hockey stick

• Hockey helmet

• Full equipment is optional