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Learn to Skate with

CanSkate

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

:

  The CanSkate program focuses 

  on the development of six

  fundamental movements

  organized in six stages of

  learning, with an optional

  7th level for skaters who

  want to move into figure

  skating.

  The skills are arranged in

  progressions, from very simple

  to more complex.  Each stage

  has a primary focus.  Once the

  skills of one stage are

  mastered, a badge is

  awarded,   fundamental,   

  Movement badges and Fitness

  badges.

STAGE BADGES

  Stage 1 - Balance

  Stage 2 - Glide Forward

  Stage 3 - Glide Backwards

  Stage 4 - Edges

  Stage 5 - Power

  Stage 6 - Speed

  Stage 7 (optional)

               Pre-Preliminary

FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT
BADGES

  Go Forward

  Go Backward

  Stop

  Turn

  Spin

  Jump

FITNESS BADGES

  Fitness I

  Fitness II