Terms used:
Board
The board of Directors of Skate Canada.
Club
A not-for-profit organization that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs and is managed by a volunteer board of directors.
Good Standing
A person who has paid all dues outstanding to Skate Canada, a Club, or a Skating School (as applicable) and who the Board has not declared not to be in good standing and in the case of Members, a Member whose Membership has not been terminated pursuant to Article 3 hereof [of the bylaws].
Membership
The state of being a Member.
Pivot
A two-footed movement in which the toe picks of one foot are inserted into the ice by a skater as a central pivoting point while the other foot travels in a circular pattern around the pivot point.
Section
As defined in Section 8.1 hereof [of the bylaws].
Skating School
An organization other than a Club that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs.
Turns
A rotational movement in which the skater moves from forward to backward or backward to forward using one foot and on an edge and axis (e.g. Three-turn, Bracket). In a two-foot turn the rotational movement from forward to backward or backward to forward is from one foot to the other foot (e.g. Mohawk, Choctaw).
CanPowerSkate is a Skate Canada program that has been designed to enhance the skating skills needed for both hockey and ringette players in the Learn to Train stage of development.
Below you will find everything you need to deliver this program at your club or skating school.
CanPowerSkate Resource Guide
The CanPowerSkate Resource Guide contains all of the information needed to deliver the CanPowerSkate program at your club or skating school. Topics include:
- Planning and preparation
- On-ice delivery
- Session plans
- Skill descriptions and standards
- Assessing information and more
Access CanPowerSkate Resource Guide
Please note, this Toolkit is in draft form. Once finalized, it will be available in both printable and downloadable formats.
Skill Standard Videos
The CanPowerSkate Standard video playlist can be found on our YouTube Skating Development Video Library. The playlist includes examples of every skill in the CanPowerSkate program performed to the identified standard.
This playlist is an excellent resource for:
- Coaches
- Program assistants
- Skaters
- Parents
Access CanPowerSkate Skill Standard videos
CanPowerSkate Tutorials
The CanPowerSkate Tutorial videos offer coaches and program assistants tips and strategies for quality skill development. These are great tools for ideas, technique and refreshers. Topics include:
- Stride
- Starts
- Stops
- Lateral movement
- Pivot turns and more
Access CanPowerSkate Tutorial videos
CanPowerSkate Modified Delivery Options
The delivery of the CanPowerSkate program can be modified to meet the needs of many different interest groups including:
- Adult/teen skaters (skaters who have started skating at an older age)
- Adaptive skaters (skaters with either a physical or mental impairment that affects their learning)
This resource provides guidance and strategies to either modify a current session or construct a new session based on the participant's interests and abilities.
Please note: for information on Pre-Power level skaters, please see Modified Delivery Options for CanSkate
Access CanPowerSkate Modified Delivery Options
Canada Skates Featuring CanPowerSkate
Canada Skates is a video series featuring a variety of topics related to the quality delivery of our programs. Canada Skates featuring CanPowerSkate will give highlights, tips and strategies to coaches, program assistants and clubs or skating schools on how to maximize their program delivery.
These videos may also be used to educate parents and skaters. Topics include:
- Overview of the program
- Warm ups, development time and cool downs
- Lesson time
- Sledge skaters
Access Canada Skates Featuring CanPowerSkate videos
These videos may be shared through social media, websites or email.
CanPowerSkate Tools & Supplies
The following items may be purchased or downloaded to assist in the delivery of the CanPowerSkate program:
- CanPowerSkate Progress Report (English)
- CanPowerSkate Progress Report (French)
- CanPowerSkate Skill Signs (for use on circuits)
- CanPowerSkate Session Plans (English)
- CanPowerSkate Session Plans (French)
- Skating Skill Development Pathway - Hockey
- Skating Skill Development Pathway - Ringette
- Poster
For purchase through our physical product store in the Membership Site (link below). Once accessed, select the CanPowerSkate program from the drop-down menu.
eLearning for CanPowerSkate
To further support the quality development of this program, visit our eLearning site to explore workshops, seminars and modules on CanPowerSkate. Click on the course title below to go directly to that course.
CanPowerSkate Requirements and Delivery Standards
Below is the list of requirements and standards by which clubs and skating schools must abide when offering the CanSkate program. The Advanced Delivery Standards are optional.
Requirements
- At least one Skate Canada NCCP CanPowerSkate coach (In-training, Trained or Certified) who is registered and in good standing must be on the ice at all times
- All coaches and program assistants must be wearing hockey skates or be in a sled (sledge hockey) and must use hockey/ringette sticks and gloves
- All participants must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet and must use hockey/ringette sticks and gloves
- All program assistants (PAs) on the ice must be wearing skates or be in a sled and must be registered with Skate Canada
- The CanPowerSkate program must be operated and delivered in accordance with the minimum delivery standards identified by Skate Canada
Maximum Number of Skaters Per Session
The number of skaters on a session must allow for the following:
- Promote a safe environment
- Ensure all skaters have enough room to move freely around the ice and circuits
- An organized flow of rotation
- Proper coach/skater ratios
Ideally sessions should not exceed 30 skaters.
Clubs or Skating Schools who wish to offer programs with more than 30 skaters must receive section permission.
Access Skate Canada Program Requirements and Delivery Standards
Standards
Minimum Delivery Standards | Advanced Delivery Standards | |
Ratio | Minimum 1:30 coach to skater ratio. PA’s recommended | 1:10 coach to skater ratio |
Movement | Minimum 90% movement during the entire session. |
Greater than 90% movement throughout the session.
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Music | Age appropriate music for the session that is fun, energizing and contains signals to indicate session segment changes ex. Fast Track laps and station rotation | |
Teaching Aids | Use of teaching aids at each station (minimum of marker/signs and pylons) | Use of a variety of teaching aids that engages the skaters learning and interest. |
Program Assistants |
Use Program Assistants as required to meet minimum ratio |
Assign a Program Assistant to each group for supervision and assistance. Use additional Program Assistants as required to offer an effective and efficient program. |
Program Assistant Training | Ensure Program Assistants are trained before assisting on the ice with a minimum of one training. | Offer multiple training sessions throughout the season to engage, support and monitor development of the program assistants. |
Session Format: Warm Up |
Use of full ice Include forward and backward skating in both directions. |
All minimum standards plus:
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Session Format: Lesson Time |
A minimum of 30 mins of lesson time including:
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All minimum standards plus:
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Session Format: Development Time |
Use of Development Time to enhance skills and speed. |
All minimum standards plus:
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Session Format: Cool Down |
Evidence of gliding stretches to increase range of motion and lower heart rate, for example: Toe touch while gliding (hamstring stretch) |
All minimum standards plus:
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Quality Coaching |
Coach ensures that each skater in the lesson receives one on one attention on the circuit during the lesson time. Coaches know and teach the standards of the skills as per the CanPowerSkate Resource Toolkit and videos |
All minimum standards, plus: Coach gives each skater:
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Branding and Marketing |
Must advertise and refer to the program as CanPowerSkate and use the official CanPowerSkate logo Use the official Skate Canada CanPowerSkate report card (min. 1 per session) |
All minimum standards plus:
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Parent Information Session |
Offer a minimum of 1 parent information or interaction session per season. Offer a written source of information about the program and other club opportunities (Info letter, website, bulletin board, etc.) |
Offer multiple opportunities for parents to connect with CanSkate Coordinators and/or coaches. This could include but is not limited to:
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Awards |
Use official Skate Canada badges and award them at the end of each season. Maintain records of the skater’s progress |
All minimum standards plus:
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Off Ice Classes | Offer off ice classes to increase physical literacy, awareness and coordination |