Canpower Skate is an action-packed high energy power skating program taught by Skate Canada certified Canpower Instructors. Canpower Skate is the only “nationally” regulated power skating program in Canada. Skaters must be able to skate forward, backward and stop. Skaters come fully dressed in Hockey Gear and wear CSA approved helmets.
Overview of Instructional Program
- The basic skills of skating are stressed in all sessions.
- Coaching will concentrate on the improvement of skating performance through the review of skills and the use of advanced drills that promote power and speed
- Skating skills will be broken down and repeated over and over again in order to develop correct muscle memory
- Instruction of skating skills will be hockey specific. Skaters will learn when, where and how each skill should be used in a game situation.