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 The Champions Training Centre is proud to announce the following programs which we offer throughout the entire year. Learn to Skate (Elementary Program) Advanced Recreational Program 6 - 9 years old Introductory into Figure Skating Hockey Skating Skills Adult Skating Figure Skating - Test Program Figure Skating - Single Competitive Program Figure Skating - Pair Competitive Program Buddies on Blades Our program is for skaters who are 3 and 4 years old. This program is designed for skaters that have never been on the ice before. We offer this program in 1/2 hour increments. Assistance with the older skaters is used for these skaters. Learn to Skate Program Our program is for skaters to learn the basic fundamentals of skating. Learning the basic fundamentals of skating, allows the skater to do hockey, figure skating, and ringette. Upon completion of each level the skaters will receive a badge. Recommended age: 4 yrs and older. This program is a group format. The professional coach spends time with the group, along with an assistant coach being with the group for the entire time. Advanced Recreational Program Our program allows the skater to learn the basics of figure skating. In the Advanced Recreational Program we teach different skills, jumps, spins, dance stroking and Skating Skills. The skaters will develop the quality of their control, balance, speed and posture while doing their elements. The pre-requisite for this group is Learn to skate/ Elementary Program. This program is an open-ended program. Skaters can move into the figure skating test program at any time. Hockey Skating Skills This program has been designed to train the basic skating skills necessary in Hockey and Ringette. The teaching method is the introduction of Balance exercises designed to train the athlete to skate equally well on both feet and in both directions. The repetition of these exercises will develop the balance and co-ordination required to become a better skater. Adult Program This program is taught in a group format. In the program we have many different level of skaters, therefore the program is taught with various levels of difficulty. The coach always works with the group. The Adults are encouraged to do all the elements, but the Adults themselves must set restrictions. The number in the group varies. Figure Skating Test Program We call this program the 'Pre-Preliminary to Passed Preliminary Free Skate' program. This program consists of apprximately a 2 1/2 hour session each day. There is a 45 minute general session, 15 minute stroking, 10 or 15 minute on-ice technique session, 30 minute skill/dance session and a 45 minute off- ice training session. A Base Coach is assigned to each skater, and a 15 minute lesson is done during the general session. In the off-ice training class the skater works on balance and posture, twister, endurance, flexibility and jump work. Figure Skating Test/Juvenile Competitive Program This Program is call the 'Junior Bronze to Juvenile Freeskate Program'. This program is designed for the higher starskate, pre-competitive skater and Juvenile sectional competitor. The program consists of general sessions, skill/dance sessions, on ice technique classes, stroking classes, fitness classes, off ice technique classes and flexibility classes. This program is offered in the mornings and afternoon sessions. A Base Coach is assigned to each skater. The Base Coach would give the skater majority of lessons, but lessons would also be given by our pick-up coaches. Figure Skating Pre-Novice and Higher Competitive Programs This Program is designed for Pre-Novice and Higher skaters who wish to compete up to the National Level. It is recommended that our skaters skate at least four days therefore we offer this program in the morning and afternoons. In the morning we offer a 1 1/2 hour program. In the afternoon we offer two 45 minute general sessions, 45 minute fitness class, 15 minute stroking class and 45 minute flexibility classes. A Base Coach is assigned to each skater. The Base Coach would give the skater majority of lessons, but lessons would also be given by our pick-up coaches. Figure Skating Pairs and Dance Competitive Programs This Program is designed for Dance and Pair teams from the beginner team to teams competing at the National level. We offer this program throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. The Morning program is approximately 1 1/2 hours in lenght, while in the afternoon skaters have a pairs/dance session, a general sesison, weight training, fitness classes, lift classes, stroking sessions, on ice pair technique and flexibilty classes. For more information on our Coaching system, please look under staff, "Coaching". As you can see we have skating for all levels, and whatever peaks your interest. Our Application forms are now available. For prices and schedule, please either email us at championstc@bellnet.ca or call 519-622-8551. The Program Section of our site contains additional information regarding:
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