Junior, Intermediate & Senior Star Skate

 

Skating is scheduled to start on Tuesday October 13, 2026 and ends on Saturday March 13, 2027 *ICE SHOW DAY.

Skating will be cancelled over the school Christmas Break, Friday November 6, 2026 and Friday February 25, 2027

 

Junior STARSKATE (Star 1 & 2) 3 Day Program: 58 Sessions

Cost: $624.30 + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership Non-Refundable ($11.90 per session) = $690.00 (New - Cost INCLUDES all Group Lesson FEES***)

When: Tuesday & Friday 4:45 pm-5:55 pm & Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm*** 100% Coach Led Instruction

New - No Program Assistant volunteering is needed at this level but is welcomed for skaters age 10+

 

Intermediate STARSKATE (Star 3 & 4) 3 Day Program: 58 Sessions

Cost: $809.30 + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership Non-Refundable ($15.08 per session) = $875.00 (New - Cost INCLUDES all Group Lesson FEES***)

Tuesday & Friday 3:30 pm- 6:55 pm & Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm *** 75% Coach Led Instruction

5:55pm - 6:05 pm- FLOOD: Snack and Canskate Prep

6:05 pm- 6:50pm - Program Assistant on Canskate – NEW alternating weeks (2 on, 2 off or 1 shift per week)

 

Senior STARSKATE (Star 5+) 3 Day Program: 58 Sessions

Cost: $809.30 + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership Non-Refundable ($15.08 per session) + $875.00 (New - Cost INCLUDES all Group Lesson FEES***)

Tuesday & Friday 3:30 pm- 6:55 pm & Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm *** 75% Coach Led Instruction

5:55pm - 6:05 pm- FLOOD: Snack and Canskate Prep

6:05 pm- 6:50pm - Program Assistant on Canskate – NEW alternating weeks (2 on, 2 off or 1 shift per week)

 

***$100 due at time of registration + $100 raffle tickets(per family) + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership Non Refundable with payment installments made on 

November 1, December 1 and January 1 or Payment in Full

 

Coaching & Programming

 

All Juniors skaters will receive the following group lessons weekly at no additional cost

2 - 15 min Off Ice Warm Up

3 - 15 min On Ice Warm Up/Dance/Skills Class

3 - 15 minute Freeskate Lessons

1 - 15 min Field Movement Lesson (Wednesday)

1 - 20 min Edge Techniques Class (Wednesday)

2 - 10 min Creative Movement Group Lessons 

1 - 15 min Synchro Class (Tuesday)

A 30 min Off Ice Training covering a variety of skills to support and improve skating skills ie. yoga, ballet, hip hop, rhythmic gymnastics, etc. (Wednesdays ONLY)

All Intermediate & Senior skaters will receive the following group lessons weekly at no additional cost

2 - 20 min Off Ice Warm Up

3 - 15 min Stroking Classes

3 - 15 minute Freeskate Lessons

1 - 15 min Field Movement Lesson (Wednesday)

2.5 - 15 min Dance Class

2.5 - 15 min Skills Class

1 - 20 min Edge Techniques Class (Wednesday)

2 - 10 min Creative Movement Group Lessons 

1 - 15 min Synchro Class (Tuesday)

A 30 min Off Ice Training covering a variety of skills to support and improve skating skills ie. yoga, ballet, hip hop, rhythmic gymnastics, etc. (Wednesdays ONLY)

Sessions include Coach Supervised Spin Patch, Turn Time & Weekly Challenges 

 

Freeskate, Dance and Skill Group Lessons 

Skaters will be divided into 2 groups based on assessment level for each skating discipline. ex. an Intermediate Skater may work with the Junior Skaters in one skating discipline but then work with the Senior Skaters in another. 

Private lessons are available and need to be arranged directly with a coach. Please e-mail the club or coach directly if this is something you and your skater are wanting.

All 3 coaches will be working with the StarSkaters in a large or small group format. 

Vanessa Hensel – vhensel.pt@gmail.com

Kim Yzerman - kimyzerman@gmail.com

Wendy Coupland - goldenbladessk8academy@gmail.com 

 

1 & 2 Day STARSKATE Programs

 

We are continuing our .... 1 & 2 Day STARSKATE Programs options to accommodate multiple sport MSC athletes and other Skate Canada skaters in the community that may want another day on the ice. Day is not flexible and skaters must choose. 

***Please note to join the 1 day program you need to be actively skating with another Skate Canada club. 

2 Day Junior Program - $524.30 + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership = $590.00

2 Day Intermediate/Senior Program - $684.30 + $65.70 Skate Canada Membership = $750.00

1 Day Junior Program - $425.00 (must be an active Skate Canada Member and have paid their Skate Canada Membership fee with their Home Club)

1 Day Intermediate/Senior Program - $475.00 (must be an active Skate Canada Member and have paid their Skate Canada Membership fee with their Home Club before registering with Meaford Skating Club)

 

Fundraising & Your Volunteer Hours

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.  Each family will receive $100 worth of tickets for the Basket of Cheer draw.  Volunteering can be done at our fall Apple Harvest Craft Show Oct 2-4 by selling entry tickets, at our local Lutz Skate competition February 6 & 7 or our year end Ice Show Saturday March 13, 2027. There are many opportunities and NEW this year - all positions can be found on our website under the "VOLUNTEER" tab.

Intermediate, Juniors and Seniors - 15 Volunteer Hours Required or a $150 “buy out”

Subsequent children enrolled in any skating program = 3 additional hours of volunteer time or a $50 “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"

 Note: Volunteer tracking is the responsibility of the individual families and must be signed off on by a member of the executive.

 

Music

It is important that all skaters have the opportunity to skate to their music, including solo, artistic, skills, and dance. Please show all skaters at all levels the same respect regarding their music. Please note that session specific music, and students in lesson will take priority.

If parents are at the arena, it is always greatly appreciated by the coaches, and skaters if someone can play the music; this helps ensure everyone gets their music on. Just ask the coaches how you can help. Great way to earn volunteer hours as well.

Communication

All communication will be sent to parents/skaters via email. This includes all newsletters, 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.
It is the parents’ responsibility to share the information with their child. If your child wishes to receive notifications at their own email address as well, please provide their email address to the club at meafordskatingclub@gmail.com.The Meaford Skating Club can also be found on Facebook and Instragram. 

Who do I talk to about concerns with the program?

If you have any concerns with your skaters progress or any other element of the program please feel free to talk with any member of the Executive or your child’s coach.

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

meafordskatingclub@gmail.com

Our Club President will run a parent meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2026 and Wednesday October 14, 2026 where each StarSkate family will receive a Handbook and any questions can be answered as well.   

Looking forward to seeing you at the rink!

Meaford Skating Club