Skating Exception Days

Just a reminder that February 16 and 17 are skating exception days. There will be no skating those days.

Enjoy the Family Day holiday.

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BFSC 2025 Winter Session Information

Online winter registration opens November 23 @ 8:00 am for all Pre-Can, Canskate and BFSC Homeclub Starskaters by visiting our registration page: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

StarSkaters from other figure skating clubs must wait until Nov. 30 for registration.

Please read the skating requirements carefully before completing your registration. 

All requests for refunds must be submitted to registration@bfsc.net on/or before the 3rd skating session. The mandatory Skate Canada fee is non-refundable.

STARSKATE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Junior – MUST have Passed Stage 4 and have been invited EXCEPT FOR THE OPEN SESSION where skaters must have completed all 6 Canskate Stages and have a private coach
  • Intermediate AAll three Star 1 Assessments – Freeskate Elements, Dance Elements and Skills and have a private coach
  • Intermediate B – All Star 2 tests PLUS two of the following: Star 3 Skills, Star 3 Dance (Baby Blues and Star 3 Dance Elements) and or Star 3 Freeskate (Elements & Program) and have a private coach
  • Senior – All Star 3 tests, PLUS two of the following: Star 4 Skills, Star 4 Dance (Swing and Fiesta) and/or Star 4 Freeskate (Elements and Program) & must have a private coach

STARSKATE TECHNICAL TRAINING

BFSC is excited to offer a STARSkate Technical Training session for all skaters STAR 1 and up. This exercise/drill based program will ensure that skaters progressively build a solid foundation through reinforcement of basic stroking, posture and correct technique which in turn fosters skill acquisition and retention. Small groups with direct instruction and correction enhance the learning experience and provide the skaters with exercises that will enhance their own individual practice.  

CANSKATE PROGRAM:

  • 50 min program for children 3 years of age and up (EXCEPT for the 5yr+ session)
  • A learn to skate program for skaters that have some experience or NO prior skating experience 
  • A dynamic program that focuses on fun and basic skill development
  • Skaters of different skill levels and ages may still skate on the same Canskate session

PRE-CANSKATE PROGRAM:

  • 25 min program for children 3-4 years of age
  • Designed for 3-4 yr olds who have never skated before or who are not confident with their balance on the ice.
  • Will introduce children to the ice, help them become comfortable and work on the essentials needed to move safely and effectively on the ice. Successful skaters can transition to Canskate.

SKATING Fundamentals FOR HOCKEY & Ringette PLAYERS:

  • THIS IS NOT A LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM
  • Skaters must be able to skate the full length of the ice forward and backward, be able to stop and get up from the ice unassisted.
  • This program focuses on skating fundamentals and will develop balance, agility, control, speed and power for hockey and ringette players.
  • Full or partial hockey equipment is recommended.

BFSC Winter Pricing

Each participant is required to pay a $61.70 non-refundable Skate Canada fee which will be added to your invoice at the time of registration. Once paid, it is valid from Sept. 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. 

**All Canskate and Pre-Canskate program fees include a Skating Carnival Registration fee.

Precanskate: 

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice if this is your first program during the 2024-2025 season.

  • Sundays (10 sessions): $180 program fee

Canskate:

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice if this is your first program this 2024-25 season.

  • Sundays (10 sessions): $220 program fee 
  • Mondays (14 sessions): $300 program fee
  • Tuesdays (14 sessions):  $300 program fee
  • Wednesdays (15 sessions): $320 program fee

Skating Skills for Hockey/Ringette: 

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice if this is your first program this 2024-2025 season.

  • Wednesdays (15 sessions): $320 program fee

Starskate: 

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice if this is your first program this 2024-2025 season.

  • Mondays (14 sessions): $210
  • Tuesday Junior/Intermediate A (14 sessions): $210 
  • Tuesday Intermediate B/Senior (14 sessions): $210
  • Wednesdays (15 sessions): $225
  • Thursday Senior (13 sessions): $260 
  • Thursday Junior (13 sessions): $195
  • Thursday Intermediate (13 sessions): $260
  • Sunday Tech Session #1 or #2 (10 sessions): $100

MON., WED., THURS., & SUN. SKATING IS HELD AT SOUTH COURTICE ARENA, PAD B.  TUESDAY SKATING WILL BE  @ RICKARD ARENA, PAD B (BOWMANVILLE) FROM JAN-MARCH BUT WILL MOVE TO SOUTH COURTICE ARENA,  PAD B  IN APRIL.  PLEASE READ THE START DATES, END DATES &  EXCEPTION DATES CAREFULLY.

2024 BFSC Winter Schedule
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2025 Winter Registration Information

The schedule and fees for our upcoming winter skating season will be posted on Nov. 9. Winter registration will open online on Nov. 23 at 8 am for Pre-Can programs, Canskate programs and for BFSC Homeclub Starskaters.

Starskaters whose home club is NOT BFSC, must wait until Nov. 30 to register for a winter Starskate program (this does not have any connection to Canskate/Pre-Canskate programming).

Registration information page: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/

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Fall 2024 Skating Programs and Pricing

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Please read the skating requirements carefully before completing your registration. StarSkaters from other clubs must wait until Aug. 15th for registration.

Online registration opens August 8 @ 9 am for Canskate and BFSC Homeclub Starskaters by visiting: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

STARSKATE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Junior – MUST have Passed Stage 4 and have been invited EXCEPT FOR THE OPEN SESSION where skaters must have completed all 6 Canskate Stages and have a private coach
  • Intermediate A–All three Star 1 Assessments – Freeskate Elements, Dance Elements and Skills and have a private coach
  • Intermediate B – All Star 2 tests PLUS two of the following: Star 3 Skills, Star 3 Dance (Baby Blues and Star 3 Dance Elements) and or Star 3 Freeskate (Elements & Program) and have a private coach
  • Senior – All Star 3 tests, PLUS two of the following: Star 4 Skills, Star 4 Dance (Swing and Fiesta) and/or Star 4 Freeskate (Elements and Program) & must have a private coach

STARSKATE TECHNICAL TRAINING

BFSC is excited to offer a STARSkate Technical Training session for all skaters STAR 1 and up. This exercise/drill based program will ensure that skaters progressively build a solid foundation through reinforcement of basic stroking, posture and correct technique which in turn fosters skill acquisition and retention. Small groups with direct instruction and correction enhance the learning experience and provide the skaters with exercises that will enhance their own individual practice.

CANSKATE PROGRAM:

  • 50 min program for children 3 years of age and up (EXCEPT for the 5yr+ session)
  • A learn to skate program for skaters that have some experience or NO prior skating experience 
  • A dynamic program that focuses on fun and basic skill development
  • Skaters of different skill levels and ages may still skate on the same Canskate session.

PRE-CANSKATE PROGRAM:

  • 25 min program for children 3-4 years of age
  • Designed for 3-4 yr olds who have never skated before or who are not confident with their balance on the ice.
  • Will introduce children to the ice, help them become comfortable and work on the essentials needed to move safely and effectively on the ice. Successful skaters can transition to Canskate.

SKATING Fundamentals FOR HOCKEY & Ringette PLAYERS:

  • THIS IS NOT A LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM
  • Skaters must be able to skate the full length of the ice forward and backward, be able to stop and get up from the ice unassisted.
  • This program focuses on skating fundamentals and will develop balance, agility, control, speed and power for hockey and ringette players.
  • Full or partial hockey equipment is recommended.
2024 BFSC Schedule

Each participant is required to pay a $61.70 non-refundable Skate Canada fee which will be added to your invoice at the time of registration. Once paid, it is valid from Sept. 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. This fee is non-refundable.

Precanskate: 

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice.
Sundays (14 sessions): $224 program fee.

Canskate:

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice.
Sundays (14 sessions): $280 program fee 
Mondays (13 sessions): $260 program fee
Tuesdays (15 sessions):  $300 program fee
Wednesdays (15 sessions): $300 program fee

Skating for Hockey/Ringette:

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice.
Wednesdays (15 sessions): $300 program fee

Starskate:

A non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $61.70/participant will be added to your invoice.
Mondays (13 sessions): $195
Tuesday Junior/Intermediate A (16 sessions): $240 
Tuesday Intermediate B/Senior (16 sessions): $265
Wednesdays (15 sessions): $225
Thursday Senior (14 sessions): $280 
Thursday Junior (14 sessions): $210
Thursday Intermediate (14 sessions): $305
Sunday Tech Session #1 (14 sessions): $140
Sunday Tech Session #2 (14 sessions): $140

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Summer Skating 2024 – 7 Weeks (Jul 16-Aug 29)

SUMMER  REGISTRATION will open JUNE 1st at 8 am. 

Registration link: https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

BFSC is proud to announce the schedule and fees for the 2024 Summer Season. Summer programming will run for 7 sessions from July 16-Aug. 29. All skating will take place at South Courtice Arena, Pad B. 

Requests for withdrawal from any program must be received in writing by Registration@bfsc.net within two weeks of the start of the session. Only the remaining sessions will be refunded. The Skate Canada Membership fee is nonrefundable.

If you have any questions please email: Registration@bfsc.net

**Please note, we require minimum numbers to run each session. You will be contacted if we need to make changes to the schedule.

Tuesday
(July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27)
Wednesday
(July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28)
Thursday
(July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
5:30-5:55pm
PRE-CANSKATE SESSION #1
 (for 3 & 4 year olds)
  5:30-6:20pm
CANSKATE
5:55-6:20pm
PRE-CANSKATE SESSION #2
(for 3 & 4 year olds)
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6:30-7:20 pm
OPEN JUN/INT/SEN
STARSKATE
-Must have passed complete Stage 6 AND have a private coach
6:30-7:20 pm
CANSKATE
6:30-7:20 pm
OPEN JUN/INT/SEN
STARSKATE
-Must have passed complete Stage 6 AND have a private coach
7:30-8:20 pm
STARSKATE SENIOR
7:30-8:20 pm
STARSKATE INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR
7:30-8:20 pm
STARSKATE SENIOR
BFSC Summer 2024 Schedule

Fees:

Canskate: $161 program fee + $59 Skate Canada fee (only for new 2023-2024 Canskate participants)
PreCanskate: $140 program fee + $59  Skate Canada fee (only for new 2023-2024 Canskate participants)
Junior/Intermediate/Senior Starskate Costs:  $161 fee for each session

Description/Requirements:

CANSKATE:

  • 50 min program for skaters with no experience needed 
  • For ages 3 years and up 
  • A dynamic program that focuses on fun and basic skating skill development

PRE-CANSKATE:

  • 25 min program for children 3-4 years of age, designed for those who have never skated before or who are not confident with their balance on the ice.
  • Will introduce children to the ice, help them become comfortable and work on the essentials needed to move safely and effectively on the ice. 

STARSKATE:

  • JuniorOpen Session Juniors must have completed all of Stage 6 AND have a private coach. For the Wednesday JUNIOR only session, no private lessons/coaching is permitted. This is a group session only.
  • Intermediate – Minimum requirements are all three Star 1 tests and must have a private coach
  • Senior – All Star 3 tests, plus two Star 4 tests & must have a private coach

Registration link:https://bfsc.uplifterinc.com/registration/

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