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Skating lessons - parent & preschooler (3 - 5 years)

skating & hockey lessons
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PMThornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Skating lessons - parent & preschooler (3 - 5 years)

About this event

Your preschooler will be joined by you on the ice as you help them begin to skate and build their confidence. You will learn the proper way to assist them as they are learning to skate. If you are not comfortable on skates, ice cleats will be provided. Through fun drills, games and activities, they will learn: the proper way to fall and stand up marching on the ice forward glides 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

1:00 PM

Wednesday • 30 mins

Venue

Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Calgary, AB

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