Summer 2026 Schedule and Registration Information
Welcome back, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club families!
Summer registration for all programs will be Saturday, June 20 at 9 am.
Out of Club STARSkaters must wait until June 22 at 9 am to sign up.
Program sessions will begin the week of July 21st, 2026.
Please make sure that you read the program descriptions carefully. The link to the registration page is at the bottom of this article. If you need to get to the registration page quickly, you can click on the “Registration Site” link in our top navigation.
Program Descriptions
CanSkate
The CanSkate program is Skate Canada’s official learn-to-skate program. It teaches fundamental skating skills like balance, control, and agility in a fun environment. CanSkate is the foundation for all ice sports, including figure skating, hockey, and speed skating.
Pre-CanSkate
Pre-CanSkate is for new skaters who are 3 years old by December 31, 2025. Skaters in this program may advance to CanSkate Stages 1-3 based on their progress.
CanSkate 1-3 & CanSkate 4-6
CanSkate 1-3 This program is for new and returning skaters who are 4+ years old (or have passed Pre-CanSkate). Skaters will work on Stages 1, 2, or 3 of the CanSkate program.
CanSkate 4-6 Skaters must have passed CanSkate Stage 3 to register for this program.
Adult/Teen Canskate This program is for Adults and teens 14+ years old. Whether you’re new to skating or want to brush up on some of your old skills, this program is for you.
- These programs are fully coached sessions.
StarSkate
StarSkate is Skate Canada’s premier figure skating program. This program will build on the fundamentals that are taught in the CanSkate program.
Star 1-2 This program is the introduction to figure skating. Skaters will receive lessons from club coaches in free skate, dance, skills, artistic and synchro. Skaters must have completed the CanSkate program (with the completion of the Stage 6 badge) to register for this program. This program is fully coached.
Star 3+ These sessions are for skaters who have passed all three Star 2 tests plus at least 2 complete Star 3 tests; OR passed all three Star 2 tests and are 14 years of age by Dec 31/25.
- Many sessions include group classes and time for skaters to work on practicing their skills or working with a private coach.
- Sessions also require skaters to do off-ice warm-up and cool-down activities.
Star 4+ These sessions are for skaters who have passed all Star 3 assessments and 2 completed Star 4 tests OR passed all three Star 2 tests and are 14 years of age by Dec 31/25.
- Sessions also require skaters to do off-ice warm-up and cool-down activities.
Open Ice Sessions
Skaters in StarSkate levels 2 through 5 may access open ice in addition to their regularly scheduled programming sessions. Open ice is not to be used as a substitute for regular programming, but rather as a supplementary opportunity for practice and growth. Please see the Open Ice Time Eligibility Policy for details and exceptions.
Off-Ice Sessions
Off Ice Sessions
Off-Ice Sessions are a key component of a skater’s development, focusing on skills like conditioning, jumps, spinners, and more. Off-ice sessions will be available and are part of your skater’s program for all StarSkaters and CanSkate 4-6 (passed CanSkate 3). Schedules will be provided at the beginning of the season.
FALL SCHEDULE:
Program Schedule
Fall lineup – organized by day and venue.
Pre-CanSkate
CanSkate Stage 1–3
CanSkate Stage 4–6
StarSkate 1 & 2
StarSkate 3+
StarSkate 4+
Open Session
Adult & Teen
