programs

Downloadable 2009-2010 Program Information (PDF 268KB)

PRE-SCHOOL

Class is held once a week.

Helmets are mandatory.

This program is intended for children ages 3 to 5. Each child is placed in a group and receives instruction and supervision from a professional coach as well as qualified program assistants.

Coach: Kristen Shoemaker

Fee: $276.00

CANSKATE

Class is held once a week - days are not interchangeable. Second day available at additional cost.

Helmets are recommended.

This program is intended for skaters aged 5 or older as of December 31 and who have not passed Stage 6 in the Canskate program. Skaters are placed in groups according to their ability. Group instruction and supervision is provided by professional coaches and qualified program assistants.

Coaches: Nancy Osborn assisted by Lee-Ann McMillan, Joan Sherman and Lance Vipond

Fee: 1 Day $306.00 2 Days $380.00

JUNIOR (formerly Pre-Preliminary)

Class is held twice a week.

This program is intended for skaters who have passed Stage 6 of the CanSkate program. Skaters are placed in groups according to ability. Group instruction and supervision is provided by professional coaches and qualified program assistants.

Skaters will learn edges, freeskate, stroking and dance. To progress to the Intermediate level, skaters must pass the Skate Canada Preliminary Dance tests (Dutch Waltz, Canasta, Baby Blues).

In order to pass Skate Canada tests, a private lesson coach is strongly recommended.

Coaches: Nancy Osborn assisted by Lee-Ann McMillan

Fee: $491.00

INTERMEDIATE

Skaters must skate at least twice per week.

This program is intended for skaters who have passed all Skate Canada Preliminary Dance tests.

Off-ice training provides an individualized conditioning, fitness and endurance program and is recommended for all Intermediate skaters.

All skaters must have a Brant Skating Club coach representative. Fee information is on the registration forms. Off-ice training is included in the registration fees.

SENIOR

Skaters must skate at least twice per week.

Senior A: This program is intended for skaters who have passed the Skate Canada Preliminary or Junior Bronze Freeskate test.

Senior B: This program is intended for skaters who have passed half of the Skate Canada Senior Bronze Freeskate test or are 15 years or older as of December 31 and have passed a Gold test and are working on any other Silver test.

Note: Senior A skaters who are working on their Senior Silver or Gold dances may skate Senior B dance. Senior A skaters working on their Gold skills may skate Senior B skills sessions.

All skaters must have a Brant Skating Club coach representative. Fee information is on the registration forms. Off-ice training is included in the registration fees.

OTHER

Skate Canada Alumni Program: For post-secondary school students. If not a BSC skater you must provide proof of registration in another Skate Canada club.

Affiliate Membership: Allows members to designate BSC as home club. Member may Guest Skate subject to Guest Skating Rules. Member has no voting privileges.

Fees: Alumni or Judges/Officials or Affiliates: $55.00

Alumni One Day Program at Freeskate Level Ice

Fee: $350.00 for season (no discounts can be applied)

Guest Skating: During regular skating sessions when space is available. Ice rules will apply. Guest skating is not allowed on day ice.

BSC member fee: $15.00 per session Non-club fee: $17.00 per session

SYNCHRONIZED

Synchronized skating offers skaters the opportunity to be a part of a team. It is strongly recommended by the Brant Skating Club that synchronized skaters also skate singles.