1. Sherwood Parkdale Skating Club

2. Background Information
The SPSC is a not for profit organization and are a registered club with Skate Canada under the Skate Canada PEI Section.
The management of the club is run by parent volunteers.
Our programs are run by Nationally Certified Professional Coaches and they will be teaching the instructional portion of the PreCanskate/CanSkate lesson.
Additional skaters you’ll see working with your children and who your child may refer to as “their coach” are our program assistants (PA’s) who assist our professional coaches.
PA's are skaters from our STARskate program, or qualified skaters who volunteer their time each week to help our coaches with the CanSkate sessions.
New this year, on-ice translator when available

3. Pre-Canskate, Canskate & Junior Coaches
Elizabeth Clark (Canskate & Junior Group)
Jessica Godfrey (Canskate & Junior Group)
Keesha Ryan (Pre-Canskate & Canskate)
Michelle Coyle is our Coaching Director and does group lessons on our Senior Starskate and Adult Sessions
Our coaches work as a team!

4. Contacting Our Coaches
Coaches are available for questions after the session
Avoid before the session begins as they are busy making preparations
Please do not disrupt coaches during the session unless it is an emergency
Contact information
Main menu bar under “Coaches/Club Coaches”
Contact Coaches directly if you are wanting to arrange private lessons

5. Equipment
Proper fitting skates are key .…if in doubt ask our coaches to assess
Skate sharpening
After approximately 10hrs of use
After not being in use for a long period of time
Brand new skates…need to be sharpened
Figure skates or recreational skates with picks…..DO NOT take the pick off when having sharpened
Clothing
Dress warmly but in layers that can be easily removed
Avoid snowsuits that can be cumbersome
Child needs to be able to move freely
CSA Approved Helmet is mandatory; face mask is recommended
Mittens or gloves are mandatory

6. What to expect

7. Pre-Canskate Canskate
Our format for this Program age is play orientated.
We have found that it takes 3 to 4 weeks for the skaters to get used to the idea of skating.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 35 skaters with a maximum 1:10 ratio
Canskate
Complete series of balance, control and agility skills that will prepare skaters for any ice skating sport or recreational skating.
Nationally-tested and proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success.
Designed for 90% movement so skaters learn in an active and fun group setting
Lessons are given in a group format with a coach-to-student ratio of a maximum 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that create a motivational environment and promote learning.

9. Pick up name tag off the table
CANSKATE ROUTINE
Pick up name tag off the table
The sticker symbol on your tag represents your group
All Skaters do a warm-up together at the start
When skaters go into groups, skaters go to the sign that matches their name tag sticker
Skaters will stay with and move to each station with their group
Certified Coaches provide lessons
Program assistance help with activities at stations and aide coaches
An on-ice Chinese translator will assist with translating instructions during lesson time when
available; and occasionally at other stations.
Children should stay with their group and follow as best they can.
Coaches are available after the class for questions or please go to our “contact us”
page on our website for any questions or concerns

10. ….Figure Skating, Competitive Figure Skating (Singles, Dance, Pairs),Hockey, Ringette, Speedskating

11. Viewing Locations
Please enjoy watching your skaters from the appropriate seating areas in your facility (stands or warm viewing areas)
Please do not stand at the doors
Bleachers at rink side is prohibited
Parents are not allowed on the ice

12. Where to find information
Bulletin Board
Home page News
Daily Schedule
Club Events
List of Contacts and Coaches Information
Your Account and Status
Personal Calendars
Achievement Records

15. Achievements for Canskate
CLICK ON
Achievements for Canskate
Goals for PreCanskate

19. Cancellations Snowstorms Tournaments & Arena Functions
Check our News Column s
Radio Stations
No make up classes or refunds
Tournaments & Arena Functions
Are not included in your purchased instructional days
Watch your calendars
Watch News column
Reminder s

20. How Can You Get Involved
During the season, parents/guardians may be approached to help out in some way – maybe for a one-time activity such as our annual “Ice Show" or "club competition – Merit Event”
Sign ups will be on our registration page under other volunteers
On a more regular basis sit on our board as a member at large. 
We are in need of Canskate Programs Representatives
Your support and assistance is critical to the success of the Club and your help is always appreciated.

21. Where to go from here
Completed stage 4 canskaters may have the opportunity to move up to Jumpstart in the Starskate Program.
Recommended to those skaters who want to be figure skaters with coach approval
Recommended to multi sport athletes

22. Jumpstart and Junior Helmet Policy and Recommendations
All Skaters new to STARskate must initially wear a helmet
All skaters must have completed a minimum of Canskate level 5 to skate on the STARskate session without a helmet and with coach approval *per insurance requirements
Parents/Guardians make the final decision for their skater to not wear a helmet on the STARskate session once eligible. Please communicate your decision with our coaches
Skaters headbands are also available for transitioning and to provide additional safety. They have the same material in them as you find in helmets

23. What to expect in STARskate
New STARskate program *see Motivational Days Presentation
Testing moving to coach evaluations; Judges will remain at events
Group lesson
Private lesson
Extra Opportunities
Seminars
Competitions
Program Assistance

24. Thank you
This is your club, enjoy!