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SKATING
Skate Sharpening
Starting September 20, leave your skates with reception to pick-up one week later. Sharpening is available until the end of April. Hockey and recreational sharpening only.
Helmet Policy for Ice Skating
Anyone participating in skating classes, lessons, and programs must wear a CSA certified helmet.
Victoria Minor Hockey Association
For more information and registration please go to Victoriaminorhockey.ca
Oak Bay Figure Skating Club
For more information go to oakbayfsc.ca or call 250-744-6603
Preschool Lessons 3–6 years
Mondays 3:45–4:15pm 4:30–5:00pm 5:15–5:45pm
Saturdays 9:00–9:30am 9:45–10:15am Jan 10– Feb 28 (8) Mar 7–Apr 25 (8)
Jan 8–Feb 19 (6) (no class Jan 22) Feb 26–Apr 2 (6) Apr 9–May 21 (7)
6/$41 7/$48 8/$55
6/$52 7/$61 8/$70
6/$41 7/$48 8/$55
6/$41 7/$48 8/$55
6/$41 7/$48 8/$55 PARENT & TOT
No Pre-requisite: 2–4 YRS First time skaters will get comfortable on the ice with an adult, who is comfortable on skates. The adult will be given tools and skills to assist their child in accomplishing the basics of skating. The instructor will circulate within the class to assist the group. Skills adults will work on with their child are: balancing on two feet, touching toes, marching, falling down and getting up! Participants must wear skates and CSA helmets.
PRESCHOOL 1
No Pre-requisite This class utilizes a 1:4 instructor to participant ratio to ensure that the child builds confidence and has fun on the ice. Participants will be taught basic skating skills including: balancing on two feet, touching toes, walking forwards, marching, and falling down and getting up. Parent and Tot is not a prerequisite.
PRESCHOOL 2
Pre-requisite Preschool 1 This class is for children who can skate independently. Skills include: gliding, two foot jumps, making snow, and walking backwards.
PRESCHOOL 3
Pre-requisite Preschool 2 Children will learn skills in this course including: v–pushes, one foot gliding, two foot jump while gliding, walking backwards with some glide, two foot quarter-turns on the spot, and stopping.
PRESCHOOL 4
Pre-requisite Preschool 3 Children will learn skills in this course including: two–foot glides on a curve, walking cross cuts, backward sculling, and backwards stopping.
School Age Lessons 6–14 years
Mondays 3:45–4:30pm 4:30–5:15pm 5:15–5:45pm* Jan 10– Feb 28 (8) Mar 7–Apr 25 (8)
Saturday 9:00–9:45am 9:45–10:30am
Jan 8–Feb 19 (6) (no class Jan 22) Feb 26–Apr 2 (6) Apr 9–May 21 (7) *5:15-5:45pm is a 30 minute lesson only for Skate 2 and Skate 3 ($59)
6/$52 7/$61 8/$70
6/$61 7/$71 8/$81
6/$61 7/$71 8/$81
6/$61 7/$71 8/$81
6/$61 7/$71 8/$81
6/$61 7/$71 8/$81 SKATE 1
No Pre-requisite. 30 minutes This class is for children that do not have a lot of skating experience. It utilizes a 1:5 instructor to participant ratio to ensure that your child builds confidence on the ice. Skills covered include: forwards gliding, marching forward, making snow, falling down and getting up, and walking backwards.
SKATE 2
Pre-requisite Skate 1 or Preschool 3 This class is for children who can skate independently on the ice. Skills include: forward sculling, one foot forward glides, stopping, walking backwards with some glide, and two foot half turns on the spot.
SKATE 3
Pre-requisite Skate 2 or Preschool 4 Children will learn skills including: one foot glides on a curve, forwards walking cross cuts, backwards skating and sculling, two foot backwards glide to one foot, and snowplow stop.
SKATE 4
Pre-requisite Skate 3 Children will learn skills in this course including: two foot stop, forwards crosscuts, turning forwards to backwards and backwards to forwards, and two foot jump in a glide backwards.
SKATE 5
Pre-requisite Skate 4 Children will learn skills in this course including: Backwards Mohawk turn, two foot stop in both directions, one foot jump gliding forward, fast backwards start and fast forward start from back stop.
SKATE 6
Pre-requisite Skate 5 Learn to Skate 6 provides an introduction to advanced skating skills, while continuing to focus and enhance acquired skills. This class allows participants the opportunity to request specific skills they would like to focus on during unstructured practice time with instructor supervision.
Simple Set
½ hour Private Lessons
Simply choose a time then register online or call Reception at 250-595-7946.
P Private: one skater – one instructor SP Semi-Private: two skaters – one instructor SATURDAYS
January 8–February 19 P 6/$162 SP 6/$192 February 26–April 2 P 6/$162 SP 6/$192 April 9–May 21 P 7/$189 SP 7/$224 Times: 9:00–9:30am, 9:30–10:00am,10:00–10:30am MONDAYS
January 10–February 28 P 8/$216 SP 8/$256 March 7–April 25 P 8/$216 SP 8/$256 Times: 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45 or 5:15pm
Simple Set Cancellation Policy:
Prorated refunds or credits may be obtained if requested before the second class.
Perfect Fit
Private Lessons
Half hour skating lessons that fit you! 1) Pick your lesson dates, times and instructor. 2) Call 250-370-7114. 3) Choose the times most convenient for you. MONDAYS
P Private: one skater – one instructor SP Semi-Private: two skaters – one instructor
Perfect Fit Cancellation Policy: To cancel a private lesson, please call Reception at 250-595-7946. Morning lessons must be cancelled by 6pm the night before and afternoon and evening lessons must be cancelled by 9:00am the day of the lesson, or you will be charged for the lesson. Please Note:All private lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking. Adults add tax.
SKATING LESSONS
YOUTH SKATE LESSONS
YOUTH BEGINNER SKATING LESSONS 12–18 YRS
Beginners will become comfortable on the ice by learning posture and balance, basic stroking, stops, and turning around cones. CSA approved helmets are required and are available free of charge at the skate shop. Skate rental cards are available for purchase at reception. Skaters will meet in the arena lobby.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Improved posture and balance, forward and backwards skating, snowplow and hockey stops, inside edges, and crossovers. CSA approved helmets are required and are available free of charge at the Skate Shop. Skaters meet in the Arena Lobby.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Apr 13–May 18 W 8:00–8:45pm $61/6 125530 ADULT / YOUTH SKATING LESSONS
ADULT BEGINNER SKATING LESSONS 19 YRS+
Beginners will become comfortable on the ice by learning posture and balance, basic stroking, stops, and turning around cones. CSA approved helmets are required and are available free of charge at the Skate Shop. Skaters will meet in the Arena lobby.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Apr 13–May 18 W 8:00–8:45pm $61/6 124108 ADULT INTERMEDIATE SKATING LESSONS 19 YRS+
Improved posture and balance, forward and backwards skating, snowplow and hockey stops, inside edges, and crossovers. CSA approved helmets are required and are available free of charge at the Skate Shop. Skaters meet in the Arena Lobby.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Apr 13–May 18 W 8:00–8:45pm $61/6 124112
Your Community
First Day of Lessons
1. Put your skates on. 2. Make sure your helmet is CSA certified. 3. Stand under your class sign with skates, gloves and helmets on. Your instructor will come to you. 4. Confirm your name is on the registration list under the class sign. 5. HAVE FUN!
INNER POWER
ANTONY SCANDALE
INNER POWER CUSTOM PRIVATE LESSONS
During September to March, private lessons with Inner Power are offered. Please call 250-370-7113 for more information about times and costs. Times limited to early mornings, mid-weekday and late nights.
Hockey Equipment needed to play at Recreation Oak Bay
CERTIFIED
NECK GUARD
JERSEY
HOCKEY STICK POND PUPPIES 3–5 YRS
Pond Puppies will learn the basic elements of hockey in a fun and encouraging environment. Full equipment is required. This includes: CSA approved helmet with face mask and ear guards, hockey gloves, stick, elbow pads, shin pads, neck guard, athletic support, shoulder pads, hockey pants, hockey socks, and jersey. Prerequisite: Preschool 2.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Jan 10–Feb 28 M 3:15–3:45pm $55/8 124520 Jan 10–Feb 28 M 5:15–5:45pm $55/8 124521 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 3:15–3:45pm $55/8 124522 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 5:15–5:45pm $55/8 124523 CHILDREN/YOUTH HOCKEY
NOVICE HOCKEY LEAGUE GAME DAYS 5-14 YRS
Fun focused supervised co-ed pond hockey like scrimmage sessions for kids of all skills and abilities. Staff divide participants in to cross ice games of like-skilled players at the beginning of each session. Players must be able to skate the length of the ice and back with some speed and stop comfortably with full gear on. There is no skating or hockey instruction provided in this program. Full gear is mandatory.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Apr 10–May 22 Su 1:15–2:45pm $91/7 124463 NOVICE HOCKEY LEAGUE - MIGHTY DUCKS 5–8 YRS
The co-ed Novice Hockey League program is a fun-focused course centered on sportsmanship, and individual skill development. Skills introduced are; skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and team play. Station centered drills are utilized to keep kids moving and engaged at all times with maximum puck touches every time on the ice. Full gear is mandatory. The NHL program will be adjusting to align with Covid-19 provincial health guidelines as they evolve. Social distancing will be respected and game play and scrimmages may not be a part of some or all of this program due to this. Players must be able to skate the length of the ice and back with some speed and stop comfortably.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Sept 10–Mar 11 F 6:15–7:15pm $312/24 112775 NOVICE HOCKEY LEAGUE – SHARKS 7–9 YRS
The co-ed Novice Hockey League program is a fun-focused course centered on sportsmanship, and individual skill development. Skills introduced are; skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and team play. Station centered drills are utilized to keep kids moving and engaged at all times with maximum puck touches every time on the ice. Full gear is mandatory. No gear? No problem! Please ask at time of registration about Recreation Oak Bay's free hockey gear lend out program.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Sept 12–Mar 13 Su 5:45–6:45pm $325/25 112777
HOCKEY
NOVICE HOCKEY LEAGUE – COYOTES 9–14 YRS
The co-ed Novice Hockey League program is a fun-focused course centered on sportsmanship, and individual skill development. Skills introduced are; skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and team play. Station centered drills are utilized to keep kids moving and engaged at all times with maximum puck touches every time on the ice. Full gear is mandatory. No gear? No problem! Please ask at time of registration about Recreation Oak Bay’s free hockey gear lend out program! Players must be able to skate the length of the ice and back with some speed and stop comfortably.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Sept 12–Mar 13 Su 7:00–8:00pm $325/25 112774 ADULT HOCKEY
CO-ED ADULT HOCKEY SKILLS – GOALIE 12 YRS+
These lessons are for goalies looking for shots and a good skate. This class does NOT provide goal tending instruction. You may register at no charge.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
This program is for beginner and intermediate adult hockey players who want to learn new skills or practice old ones. Classes cover basic individual skills and team tactics. Full gear is mandatory. Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture follows all current Provincial Health Orders and Emergency Program Acts regarding COVID 19. Please bring a mask as you may be required to wear a mask indoors during your activity depending on the current PHO in place. Please contact reception for any questions regarding our current Covid-19 policies
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Mar 4–Apr 8 F 7:15–8:00pm $61/6 124287 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SKILLS – PLAYER 12 YRS+
This program is for beginner and intermediate adult hockey players who want to learn new skills or practice old ones. Classes cover basic individual skills and team tactics. Full gear is mandatory. No class on January 21.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Arena
Jan 7–Feb 25 F 7:15–8:00pm $71/7 125447
ADULT HOCKEY
2022 WINTER & SPRING ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE
Winter League
JANUARY 8-APRIL 10, 2022 Games held Saturday and Sunday between 6:15pm–10:30pm 1 Game a week 14 games total plus playoffs Registration Begins DECEMBER 8, 2021 Early Bird player registration deadline (Jan 3/22): $210 Regular Player: $230 Goalie: $115
Spring League
APRIL 19–MAY 22, 2022 Games held Tuesday to Sunday between 7:30pm–10:45pm 2 Games a week 10 games total plus playoffs Registration Begins DECEMBER 8, 2021 Early Bird player registration deadline (Apr 13/22): $150 Regular Player: $170 Goalie: $75
These non-contact leagues are for adults, with all ability levels welcome to join. All games are officiated. A minimum of three days before league start up, team lists and playing schedule will be posted on the league webpage (www.oakbay. ca/parks-recreation/programs-registration/hockey-leagueinformation). You may request to play with friends. Full hockey gear and CSA approved helmets are mandatory.
Cancellations/Refunds
All refunds must be requested before the first game of the season is played. After which, no refunds are provided unless accompanied by an original doctor’s note.
