Fall 2026 Schedule and Registration Information

Welcome back, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club families!

Fall registration for all programs will be Saturday, August 22 at 9 am.

Program sessions will begin the week of September 12, 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 at the start of the season. 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 of the current year.

  • 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 of the current year.

  • 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 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.

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
MONDAY
Session Term: Sep 12 - Dec 14
South Courtice Arena, Pad B
No skating Oct 12
TimeProgram
5:30–6:20 pmCanSkate Stage 4-6
6:30–7:20 pmSTAR Skate 1-2 (1)
7:20–8:20 pmSTAR Skate 3+
TUESDAY
Session Term: Sep 13 - Dec 15
Garnet B Rickard Arena, Pad B
TimeProgram
5:30–6:20 pmSTAR Skate 1-2
6:30–7:20 pmCanSkate 1-3
6:40–7:10 pmPreCanSkate
7:20–8:20 pmSTAR Skate 3+
WEDNESDAY
Session Term: Sep 14 to Dec 16
South Courtice Arena Pad B
No skating Sep 30
TimeProgram
4:30–5:20 pmSTAR Skate 2+ Open Ice
5:30–6:20 pmCanSkate 1-3
5:40–6:10 pmPreCanSkate
6:30-7:20 pmCanSkate 4-6
THURSDAY
Session Term: Sep 15 to Dec 17
South Courtice Arena Pad B
No skating Nov 19, Dec 10
TimeProgram
4:30–5:20 pmCanSkate 1-3
4:40–5:10 pmPreCanSkate
5:30-7:00 pmSTAR Skate 3+
6:40-7:00 pmSTAR Skate 2+ group class
7:10-8:20 pmSTAR Skate 1-2
SATURDAY
Session Term: Sep 16 to Dec 19
Garnet B Rickard Arena Pad B
No skating Oct 17
TimeProgram
8:30–9:20 amCanSkate 1-3
8:40–9:10 amPreCanSkate
9:30-10:20 amAdult & Teen CanSkate
SUNDAY
Session Term: Sep 17 to Dec 20
Garnet B Rickard Arena Pad B
No skating Oct 18, Dec 13
TimeProgram
10:30–11:20 amCanSkate 1-3
10:40–11:10 amPreCanSkate
11:25–12:15 pmCanSkate 1-3
11:35–12:05 pmPreCanSkate
12:30–1:20 pmCanSkate 1-3
12:40-1:10 amPreCanSkate
1:30–2:20 pmCanSkate 1-6
(Age 5+ Must have passed PreCan)

All new skaters for the 2025-2026 season will be charged an additional mandatory, non-refundable Skate Canada fee of $62.70 upon checkout.

Note BFSC reserves the right to combine, cancel or split sessions, make scheduling changes due to registration numbers or Municipal ice allocation approval. If enrollment is too low for a program to run, families will be contacted about a change in time and/or refund.

To register, follow the registration link to the Uplifter Registration Page.