Skating lessons 1 - kids (4 - 6 years)

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Sunday, April 12, 2026 • 4:45 PM - 5:15 PMThornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

About this event

Beginner skaters will be shown basic techniques to gain more confidence on the ice through drills and activities. They will learn: the proper way to fall and stand up how to march on the ice how to glide forwards Prerequisite: None Please bring: CSA approved hockey helmet, ice skates (Ensure skates are sharp. We do not provide skate sharpening), gloves/mittens Be prepared: Skate & Helmet Guidelines , Information about Helmets Video and Learn to Skate Program Video Forms/waivers: None

Beginner skaters will be shown basic techniques to gain more confidence on the ice through drills and activities. They will learn: the proper way to fall and stand up how to march on the ice how to glide forwards Prerequisite: None Please bring: CSA approved hockey helmet, ice skates (Ensure skates are sharp. We do not provide skate sharpening), gloves/mittens Be prepared: Skate & Helmet Guidelines , Information about Helmets Video and Learn to Skate Program Video Forms/waivers: None

Time

4:45 PM

Sunday • 30 mins

Venue

Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Calgary, AB

Event details & source links

$78

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