MCMASTER FIGURE SKATING DEVELOPMENT
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Whether you're just starting out or a former competitive skater, the McMaster Figure Skating Development Team has the program for you!
Our Programs
FREESKATE GOLD
An open ice session designed to help athletes with previous figure skating experience improve their skills. Work on: dance, skills, jumps, or anything you want! Skaters will have the opportunity to train for and compete in Skate Canada adult competitions or complete Skate Canada tests, although this is NOT required. Free access to lessons with Coach Caitlin, Julie, and Lawrence.
WHEN:
Tuesday 10:50pm-12:00pm
Term 1: September - December (10 sessions)
Term 2: January - March (10 sessions)
WHERE:
Olympic Westoby Arena
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
Freeskate Gold is for people who have completed most of their Skate Canada Tests across all disciplines. It is comparable to Star 7 thru Gold levels approximately.
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FREESKATE SILVER
Freeskate silver is for people who have surpassed level D on Adult Learn to skate, all the way up to intermediate skaters who’ve completed a good portion of their Skate Canada Tests. This session is divided into Beginner and Intermediates, see below for more info!
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BEGINNERS:
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: Surpassed Level D on Adult learn to Skate up to approximately Star 3.
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SESSION STRUCTURE:
9:40-9:45pm - Warmup/Free time
9:45pm-10:00pm - Group lesson 1
10:00-10:15pm - Group lesson 2
10:15-10:30pm - Group lesson 3
10:30-10:40pm - Free time
Group lessons will be for dance, freeskate and skills. Group lessons are taught by certified coaches with the help of senior members of the team
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INTERMEDIATES:
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: Approximately Star 4 thru Star 6 levels
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SESSION STRUCTURE:
9:40-10:40pm - Open ice/Free time!
Work on whatever you want at your own pace!
Optional coaching will be available at no additional charges for private, semi-private and group lessons for dance, freeskate and skills. Lessons are taught by certified coaches.
WHEN:
Tuesday 9:40pm-10:40pm
Term 1: September - December (9 sessions)
Term 2: January - March (9 sessions)
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WHERE:
Olympic Westoby Arena
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SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
See beginner and intermediate skill levels listed above
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
A team to help skaters improve their synchronized skating skills through practice and competitions. Compete as a team in adult 1 synchro competitions.
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WHEN:
Off-ice: Thursday 9:00pm - 9:45pm
On-ice: Thursday 10:00pm - 11:30pm
September - March (17 sessions)
WHERE:
Harry Howell Arena
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
Freeskate Gold skaters! Exceptions for skaters from the Freeskate Silver Intermediate level will be made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the captains and Coach Ty.
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SKILLS SESSIONS
A session focusing on figure skating skills and turns to help athletes improve their fundamentals. Work on basic skating skills, turns, and field moves. ​
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WHEN:
Monday 10:10pm-10:40pm
Term 1: September - December (10 sessions)
Term 2: January - March (10 sessions)
WHERE:
Olympic Westoby Arena
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
Freeskate Gold skaters! Exceptions for skaters from the Freeskate Silver Intermediate level will be made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the captains.
ADULT LEARN TO SKATE
Never been skating before but want to learn? Skated a few times and want to get more comfortable on the ice? This is the program for you! Run by certified coaches with the help of senior members of the skating team, this program will teach you the basics of skating! Enjoy learning in a safe and welcoming environment surrounded by fellow students! Ice will be separated into 4 levels, A-D, to move through, and after level D you can look into moving up to the Freeskate Silver Session! Hockey Skates or Figure Skates both accepted but figure skates preferred. If you don’t already own skates we can give recommendations on where to buy them.
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WHEN:
Monday 10:40pm-11:30pm
Term 1: September - December (10 sessions)
Term 2: January - March (10 sessions)
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WHERE:
Olympic Westoby Arena
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
Adult learn to skate is for people with little to no experience,all the way up to beginners starting to learn more figuring skating specific skills. It is comparable to Cansakate Stages 1-6 with Star 1 components.
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