Connaught Skating Club

Power Skating

The focus is on skating skills required for hockey and ringette. Three program levels from "basic" to "expert" levels. Skaters develop balance, power, and endurance. Assessment/written evaluation will be done on last 2 sessions.

Equipment Recommendations: Hockey helmets , gloves, and neck guards are required. No other hockey equipment is necessary but can be worn. Hockey sticks are not used.

ENTRY LEVEL***Minimum age 6 years

Skater must be able to skate forward, backward and stop in 1 direction. Develops skills in forward and backward skating, stops and forward crossovers.

INTERMEDIATE

Must have good forward and backward skating and stopping

skills in both directions. Must be able to do forward crossovers and attempt backward crossovers. Requires Gold Level 1 or Bronze Level 2.

ADVANCED

For skaters proficient in backward skating, backward crossovers, back stops and 360° turns. Program develops conditioning, strength and endurance. Requires Silver Level 2 Badge.

ADULT POWER

For skaters, hockey and ringette players. Must be able to skate forward and backward, stop in 1 direction, forward crossovers and attempt back crossovers. Advanced skaters welcome. An excellent workout. Join the FUN!!

Forms

2008 Fall Powerskating Registration Form

Publicity Release Form

Please mail registration forms to the following:

Power Skating; Adult Power; registration forms to:

Connaught Skating Club

186-8120 No. 2 Road, Suite #704,

Richmond, B.C., V7C 5J8

Don’t forget to include your registration form along with payment as well as the publicity release form.