Shooting Stars
CanSkate Enrichment

Shooting Stars is an extension of our CanSkate program for skaters wishing to pursue figure skating.  The program runs in conjunction with the CanSkate program utilizing a dedicated portion of the ice surface.  Shooting Stars is a transitional step towards to our StarSkate programming. Skaters must have completed Level 3 of the CanSkate program.

Lesson Format

The Shooting Stars program is run under the direction of Val Weber, Shooting Stars Director.  A member of our coaching team will be instructing the Shooting Stars skaters throughout the 50 minutes session in a group lesson format.  Skaters will be working on edges, turns, stroking, jumps, spins and field movements. 

During Group Lesson skaters will continue to work on the fundamental skating skills that will prepare them to enter the StarSkate programs, and will continue to earn their badges. The difference between CanSkate and Shooting Stars is the concentrated time that is spent with a Professional Coach. 100% of the Shooting Stars ice time is spent with a professional coach providing excellent exposure to the experience and talent that a professional coach has to offer.  This group lesson format helps reduce the cost of coaching by sharing it amongst the participants.

As the season progresses, skaters may be able to schedule private lessons with the coach of their choosing and/or be invited to "skate up" to the StarSkate program (additional cost to parents)

Skates & Equipment

Warm clothes that allow easy movement of arms and legs
  • Warm mitts – not cotton
  • Properly fitted skates
  • Properly fitted helmet-All skaters in any of our programs who are working on CanSkate levels Beginner to Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved helmet to be permitted on the ice, no exceptions.
  • Extra mittens
  • Clean, dry towel for drying blades after each session
  • Skate guards
  • Helmet 

Location

Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre West Rink

days & Times

Winter 2020-2021
October 19 - March 13, 2021
Shooting Stars Enrichment Program
CanSkate Level 4+
Monday - 5:50 - 6:35pm and
Saturday - 10:50am - 11:35am

Preliminary StarSkate
Completed Shooting Stars Program
Monday - 5:50 - 6:35pm and
Saturday 10:50 - 11:35am

Cost

Shooting Stars
$455
Preliminary StarSkate
​$455
Skate Canada Fee - $40
(applies to all OSSC programs)

Coaches

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Val Weber
Shooting Stars Director/CANSkate Coach