The Stony Plain Skating Club follows the Skate Canada CanSkate 7-stage badge program. Skaters progress through stages 1 - 7 at their own individual rate and badges and incentives are awarded as each level is attained. On average, a skater will receive 1 badge per 10 week session, but it is not uncommmon for a skater to remain on the same stage for more than 1 session, or for a skater to receive more than 1 badge per session.

We recommend that skaters remain in the CanSkate or JumpStart program until they receive at least the Stage 4 badge. We believe that once a skater has attained Stage 4, they have acquired enough skating skills to be successful in hockey, ringette, or figure skating. Some skaters choose to remain in the CanSkate program all the way to Stage 7! Getting to Stage 4 may take up to 3 -4 sessions, or approximately 1 - 2 years. Again, all skaters are different and will progress at their own rate.

We recommend that hockey and ringette players supplement their weekly practices with a 1-day per week CanSkate or Power Skating program where the focus is on improving skating technique.

Grouping of Skaters:
Skaters are grouped according to ability, age and personality. Skaters progress the most when they are comfortable, challenged, and having fun. The first 2 skating days are used to group the skaters, and skaters will usually remain in the same group for the entire session.

Evaluation of Skaters:
Each skater's progress is evaluated on a daily basis by the professional coach teaching the lesson. If at any time during the session, you have questions about your child's progress, please speak with the coach teaching your child's group after the class. Progress Reports and badges will be given to skaters on the last day of classes.