Hockey -- Ringette -- Power Skating

Border Skating club is proud to offer the only power skating program recognized and built in conjunction with Hockey Canada, Skate Canada’s CanPowerSkate. This recently updated program focuses on balance, control and agility to improve edge quality, speed and power. The new CanPowerSkate curriculum is better suited to develop players for today’s fast pace game.

Program Qualifications

CanPowerSkate:

• IntroPower is for skaters aged 7 and under (Initiation Program and Minor Novice) who are learning how to skate and are looking to improve their hockey or ringette experience. This program is for skaters who have completed CanSkate Stage 3 or have basic forward and backward skating skills (able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop without use of the boards. If a skater does not meet this skating requirement, we recommend enrolling them into the CanSkate program. CSA approved hockey helmets are MANDATORY and face masks are highly recommended.
• AdvancedPower is geared towards skaters 8 to 10 years of age (Major Novice to Major Atom) who are able to glide forwards and backwards on one foot, turn forwards to backwards while skating and stop. If a skater does not meet this skating requirement, we recommend enrolling them into the IntroPower program. Full CSA approved hockey/ringette equipment required, including stick, helmet and neck guard.
• ElitePower is for skaters aged 11 and up (Minor Peewee and up) who are proficient at executing the following skating skills with speed, gliding forwards and backwards on one foot, turning forwards to backwards and stopping. Full CSA approved hockey/ringette equipment required, including stick, helmet and neck guard.

Program Descriptions

The CanPowerSkate program consists of skills divided into three broad stages of development, arranged in progression with gradual increase in complexity. This program is divided into IntroPower, AdvancedPower and ElitePower. 

Skaters are evaluated based on skills (balance, control and agility) as well as their timed performance of a speed based test. Skaters receive a mark combining their skill performance plus test time. This determines whether the skater receives a Bronze, Silver or Gold award.

CanPowerSkate is taught in group format by NCCP CanPowerSkate certified professional coach.

IntroPower helps develop basic skating abilities in a power skating environment, including balance skills, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and agility skills. The curriculum is presented in three progressive stages complete with awards to encourage participation and motivate skaters.

AdvancedPower focuses on balance, control and agility through proper body alignment and movement for improved balance and stronger edges.

ElitePower focuses on acquisition of efficient technique including the technical aspects of stride and acceleration to improve speed and agility. This final stage incorporates stick handling with the puck/ring.

To learn more about CanPowerSkate visit Skate Canada's Website