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