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Skating lessons 5 - kids (6 - 15 years)

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Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 5:10 PM - 5:55 PMNorma Bush Arena
Skating lessons 5 - kids (6 - 15 years)

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This skating lesson for strong forward and backward skaters will continue to increase on-ice skills and introduce new ways to stop. Through drills and activities, kids will learn: two-foot stops backward snowplow stops backward circle thrusts forward crossovers Prerequisite: Skating lessons 4 or equivalent. 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

5:10 PM

Saturday • 45 mins

Venue

Norma Bush Arena

Norma Bush Arena

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$76.5

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