Academy
What is Academy?
The Academy program is intended as an introduction to competitive figure skating for figure skaters around Delta, Surrey, Langley, and Richmond.
The program is the next stage of development for skaters 8 years of age and younger, with the desire to pursue competitive skating. Team coaching, jump technique, spins, off-ice, theatre on ice, artistic figures, games, and prizes are all part of the Program. It combines a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere to learn the basic skills of figure skating at a young age.
Academy is designed to be a bridge between the CanSkate and StarSkate programs for younger skaters in Delta, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and other surrounding areas.
What do you need to join?
Acceptance into the Program
Skaters wishing to join the Academy Program must demonstrate a competent skill level for their age. Entrance into the program is “by invitation only.” Skaters are talent-identified and selected from our CanSkate program. Potential Academy participants are invited to a trial session to be assessed by a Club Coach. Successful candidates will be awarded an official invitation to the program and information regarding program registration.
Program Requirements
The program is entirely instructed by our NCCP-certified professional coaches and includes on-ice and off-ice (dryland) figure skating lessons in Delta. Skaters must skate a minimum of two days per week to participate in the Academy program. Each lesson day will consist of a 45-minute on-ice session and a 45-minute off-ice (dryland) session. Academy is offered 3 days per week on Wednesday Evening, Friday evening, and Sunday mornings. Participants wishing to see a more progressive development are encouraged to take part in all 3 sessions per week.
Upon completion of the program, skaters will be ready to enter the Skate Canada StarSkate Program.
Equipment Standards
All skaters participating in the Academy Program must have proper figure skating boots and attire. The appropriate equipment is an important part of timely and proper skill acquisition and development. Female skaters are expected to wear figure skating skirts/dresses with tights or fitted leggings. Hair must also be securely fastened. Males may wear fitted pants (no jeans or sweatpants). No baggy clothing or bulky jackets and no hoods are permitted. A warm pair of gloves is recommended.
Any questions regarding proper fitting skates, maintenance, and attire may be answered by our coaching team. There are currently 2 figure skating stores in the Lower Mainland that can assist you with the required equipment.
The Skater’s Edge: www.skatersedgeshop.com
Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating: www.cyclonetaylorfigskate.com