Shooting Stars Information: Invitation Only Program - Please read as there are some changes to the program***

 

Shooting Stars is an extension of our CanSkate program and is an opportunity for skaters who are working on CanSkate Stage 4 & up who wish to pursue Figure Skating, a program that eases the transition into our StarSkate Junior program.

A certified Canskate coach will be providing the Group Lesson aspect of this program on Tuesdays and Fridays. Skaters will work on skills at their own pace and receive badges, ribbons and a Progress Report in December and March.

Along with performing 2 programs in the year end Ice Show, your skater will be able to participate in our area competition, "Lutz Skate", be invited to the StarSkate Christmas party and Awards Banquet at the end of the season. The Shooting Star of the Year award as well as other awards will be presented here, celebrating all the achievements made along with friendships.  

 

Registration Fees:

Extension of Canskate Stages 4, 5 & 6

2 DAY PROGRAM - 37 Sessions ****** 100% Coach Led Program

$312.30 + $100 group lesson fees for the year + $62.70 Skate Canada Membership Non-Refundable = $475***lower cost

A CSA approved hockey helmet is mandatory until Level 5 is completed.
The signed concussion acknowledgement form is due prior to the start of skating.

 

When does my child skate?

Skating starts on Tuesday October 14, 2025 and runs through until Saturday March 14, 2026 (ICE SHOW) No skating during the school Christmas Break

Tuesday & Friday 5:05pm to 5:50pm 

5:05 - 5:15 - ON ICE Warm Up

5:15 -5:35 - Group Lesson/Circuits

5:35 - 5:50 - Creative Movement with Juniors & Intermediates

 

$50 due at time of registration + $100 raffle tickets(1 per family)*** + SC Fee $62.70 (Non-Refundable) installment payments can be made on November 1, December 1 and January 1 or Payment in Full

What you need:

*Warm clothes that allow easy movement of arms and legs
*Warm mitts – not cotton
*Properly fitted & sharpened skates (not necessarily figure skates, hockey skates are welcome)
*Properly fitted helmet-All skaters in any of our programs who are working on CanSkate levels Beginner to Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved helmet to be permitted on the ice, no exceptions.

What to pack in your skating bag:

*Extra mittens
*Clean, dry towel for drying blades after each session
*Skate guards
*Helmet (if required)

What do I do when I arrive at the arena?

Skaters are to arrive at the arena with their skating attire on. Skater are to put on their skates in the lobby, at the far end, near the clubs bulletin board. 

At 5:00pm skaters can line up at the far ice entrance and at 5:05 step on the ice for their warm up with a coaches' permission. No skaters are permitted to enter the ice surface until the coach comes to the door and asks them to go on. Parents and/or someone designated by a child’s parent must remain at the arena with their children during the skating session.

 

Communication

All communication will be sent to parents via email. This includes all newsletters, volunteer schedules, special event notices, and general club communication. In an effort to do our part for the environment, we are going green. Therefore paper copies will not be given out.

 

Fundraising

Volunteers are what makes this club survive and both a time or financial commitment from each family is a requirement of registration in all skating programs offered.  Not fulfilling your volunteer commitment (time or financial) will deem you as a member “not in good standing”.  Each family will receive $100 worth of fundraising tickets for the Basket of Cheer draw in December. Tickets are paid for at registration and families keep the money or enter their name for the draws.

Volunteer Hours

Shooting Stars registrations are required to complete 10 hours per family of volunteer time towards fundraising for example helping with an event such as Lutz Skate, Ice Show or Apple Harvest Craft Show, etc. 


Shooting Stars –  10 volunteer hours or $300 “buy out”

Subsequent children enrolled in skating = 3 additional hours of volunteer time or a $150 “buy out”

 Notes:- If a family wishes not to participate in volunteer hours, they may "buy out” of the program and submit their payment with their registration payment, at which time their name will be removed from the "volunteer call list"

Volunteer tracking is the responsibility of the individual families.  All hours must be signed off on by a member of the executive. 

Who do I talk to about concerns with the Program?

If you have any concerns with your child’s progress or any other element of the Program please feel free to talk with any member of the Executive, Vanessa Hensel or Wendy Coupland

Our club has an email address for all inquiries; please feel free to contact us at any time.

meafordskatingclub@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you at the rink!
Meaford Skating Club