Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Skating Clubs in Vancouver

1. North Shore WC
1325 E. Keith Rd North Vancouver BC V7J 1J3
http://www.nswc.ca/

2. Vancouver SC
2411 Mount Seymour Parkway North Vancouver BC V7H 2Y9
http://www.vancouverskatingclub.ca/

3. Grandview SC
3350 Victoria Dr Vancouver BC V5N 4M4
http://www.grandviewskatingclub.com/

4. Killarney Centre
6260 Killarney Street Vancouver BC V5S 2X9
http://www.killarneyskatingclub.com/

5. Sunset FSC
6810 Main Street Vancouver BC V5X 0A1
http://www.sunsetskatingclub.com/

6. BC Centre of Excellence
6501 Sprott Street Burnaby BC V5B 3B8
http://www.skatinginbc.com/

7. Burnaby FSC
Po Box 44061 Burnaby BC V5B 4Y2
http:\\www.burnabyfigureskatingclub.ca

8. Burnaby WC
4990 Canada Way Burnaby BC V5G 1M4
http:\\www.burnabywinterclub.com

9. Kitsilano FSC
2690 Larch Street Vancouver BC V6K 4K9
http:\\www.kitsfsc.ca

Skate Canada Website

Skate Canada website:
http://www.skatecanada.ca/en/

Skate Canada programs:
1. Can Skate
2. Can Power Skate
3. STAR Skate
4. Adult Skate
5. Synchro Skate
6. Skating Development

CanSkate Program Structure
The *CanSkate* program focuses on the development of 6 fundamental movements organized in 6 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 the more complex. Each stage has a primary focus. Once the skills on each stage are mastered, a badge is awarded.

The series of badges include (1) Stage badges, (2) Fundamental Movement badges and (3) Fitness badges.

(1) The names of the STAGE badges are:
Stage 1 - Balance
Stage 2 - Glide Forward
Stage 3 - Glide Backward
Stage 4 - Edges
Stage 5 - Power
Stage 6 - Speed
Stage 7 (optional) - Pre-Preliminary

(2) The names of the FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT badges are:
Go Forward
Go Backward
Stop
Turn
Spin
Jump

(3) The names of the FITNESS badges are:
Fitness I
Fitness II

Monday, November 10, 2008

9 Ice Rinks in Vancouver

9 Ice Rinks - Vancouver
http://vancouver.ca/Parks/rec/rinks/
Schedules are effective up until Dec 19, 2008, except Stat Holidays.
Generally, $ 4.95 public skate

Trout Lake Community Centre - 好期待它的 opening.
3350 Victoria Drive
(604) 257-6955

Killarney Community Centre - 好期待它的 opening.
6260 Killarney Street
(604) 718-8200

Riley Park Community Centre
50 E. 30th Ave
(604) 257-8545
Fri: 8:00-9:30 pm
Sat: 3:15-4:45 pm
Sun: 1:00-2:45 pm

Sunset Community Centre
390 E. 51st Ave
(604) 718-6517
Tue: 8:25-9:30 pm
Sat: 12:30-1:45 pm
Sun: 4:15-5:30 pm

Britannia Community Services Centre
1661 Napier Street
(604) 718-5800
Tue: 8:15-9:30 pm
Fri: 7:45-9:15 pm
Sat: 1:30-3:00 pm

Kerrisdale Arena
5670 E. Boulevard
(604) 257-8121
Sat: 6:45-8:15 pm; 8:30-10:00 pm
Sun: 3:45-5:30 pm

Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre
2690 Larch Street
(604) 257-6995
Wed: 7:15-8:45 pm
Fri: 6:30-8:00 pm; 8:15-10:00 pm
Sat: 2:30-4:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

West End Community Centre
870 Denman Street
(604) 257-8339
Sat: 6:45-8:15 pm; 8:30-10:00 pm
Sun: 3:45-5:30 pm

UBC Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre
6066 Thunderbird Blvd.Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
http://www.thunderbirdarena.ubc.ca/index.php
604-822-6121; $ 4.50 public skate
Mon: 5:30-6:45 pm
Wed: 5:00-6:15 pm
Fri: 4:00-5:00 pm; 10:00-11:15 pm
Sat: 8:15-9:30 pm