Skating Lessons

Skating

CONTACT US

Arena and Sport Programmer

Kyle Laberge

klaberge@westshorerecreation.ca Facility Bookings

Glen Klassen

arenabookings@westshorerecreation.ca

PowerWest Athletics

PWA programs emphasize correct technical skating including stride development, agility, speed, balance, quickness, and readiness through the effect of edges. Our programs are unique in their program format, low ratio of instructors to participants, and are known for their professional skating instruction. Striding for excellence for 30+ years in coaching. Instructed by Mena Westhaver and her team of PowerWest Athletics coaches.

Edge Class

Taught in a unique format so everyone is moving at all times and challenged at their own level. Edge classes follow the “old transitions, accelerations and decelerations with an emphasis on balance, control, power, and strength. Register for the full program or register in the drop-in classes for $35 each. Please register in the appropriate course ID.

Mini Hockey

In this introduction hockey program for 4-6 year olds we will combine a skating lesson, a hockey practice and end with a mini hockey game. Bring your hockey player dressed in full gear and together we will learn all the basics. Jersey and water bottle included in registration fee.

Private & Semi Private On Ice Lessons - Drop-in

These all-ages lessons are available for skating, hockey skills, shooting, and goalies. Registered lessons will be offered on Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons. For special requests, please contact Mena directly at

skatewithmena@telus.net

Pro-D Day One Timer Session

This program is for the hockey player between the ages of 6 and 12. school figure model” covering all edges forwards and backwards,

We begin with a group warm-up skate and then divide the kids up into like-ages and abilities. All players will move through a skating station, hockey station and end with a mini-hockey game. Full gear required.

Pro-D Day Semi-Private Lessons

These semi-private lessons are for all ages and are structured so each student will receive a semi-private skating lesson, hockey skills lesson and have an opportunity to scrimmage.

Semi-Private Lessons

These semi-private lessons are for all ages and are available for skating, hockey skills, shooting, and goalies. Register in the full program or register in the drop-in classes for $46.75 per skater. Please register in the appropriate course ID.

Reserved Public Skating

Join your family and friends on the ice for a great time at The Q Centre. There will be no skate rentals or skate assists available. Registration is required. Dressing rooms will be available to tie skates. Masks are mandatory in dressing room areas and please maintain physical distancing where possible.

DAY

Wednesdays

DATE

Weekly January 13 - March 24

TIME

12:00 – 12:50 PM

Fridays

Weekly January 15 - March 26 12:00 – 12:50 PM

LOCATION

The Q Centre

The Q Centre

COST

Adult: $6.80 Youth: $4.75 Senior: $5.00 Child: $3.50 Under 6: Free* Family: $13.60** All passes accepted

*Registration still required for those participants under 6 years. **Family rate (two adults and up to three children) is not available online. Please call reception at 250-478-8384. Online: www.westshorerecreation.ca -> Register Online -> Sport Reservations -> Reserved Everyone Welcome Skate Telephone: 250-478-8384.