Welcome To The West Elgin Skating Club.
The West Elgin Skating Club is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the principle of providing the best possible environment to enable a skater at any ability level to develop all skating disciplines throughout their lifetime for future fitness and/or achievement.
Our Programs
PRE-CANSKATE
This program is a 30 minute non-parented class (for children aged three or four) who have not had any significant time on skates. It is designed to introduce children to the ice and help them become comfortable. Professional certified coaches teach the mechanics for proper technique for skating, and offer a complete series of balance, control and agility skills that help prepare skaters for any ice-skating sport or recreational skating. We also have trained program assistants who provide on-ice support to coaches and skaters during the season. Based on skill achievement, coaches will recommend moving a skater up to the Can-Skate program (which will come with a minimal additional charge to be pro-rated based on length of season remaining.)
CANSKATE
This program is a dynamic learn to skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skills development. This program is for children five years of age or older. The program focuses on the development of three fundamental movements (balance, agility and control) organized into six stages of learning, pertaining to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating. This program is for beginners of all ages, children or adults looking to take part in any ice sport or to skate at a recreational activity. Skaters progress at their own rate and are awarded badges once the skills level has been mastered.
POWERSKATE
Give your hockey / ringette player that competitive edge this season with our Power Skate program. This program is designed for skaters who are capable of skating the full length of the ice, both forwards and backwards. This program is available to children eight years of age or older. Children younger may be considered for registration based on an assessment of their skill level and approval from Coaches.). This program helps develop strong hockey / ringette skating skills.
INTRO TO HOCKEY
The Intro to Hockey program is an optional learn to skate/improve skating and learn hockey skills program, for first time players. This program is designed for players with little to no skating experience, and for players who can stand on skates but have never played hockey. This program fills a need for the younger players to receive more instructional time on the fundamentals of skating and hockey before playing in league/travel games. This program offers one weekly ice time session of hockey skills and drills with West Lorne Minor Hockey coaches, as well as one weekly ice time session for skating skill development with the West Elgin Skating Club.
We Are A Proud Participant
We are a proud participant of OLG Charitable Gaming through Jackpot Time Gaming Entertainment in St Thomas! This is our one and only fundraiser that benefits our club tremendously! Proceeds from our participation all go towards covering our ice fees and some coach fee expenses. We rely on the commitment of our members to volunteer a few hours of their time at Jackpot Time Gaming in St. Thomas in order to fulfill our participation in the program. This helps keep registration fees low and supports the local youth in our community. In fact, this is an excellent program that supports many local communities! We are proud to part of it!
For more information please visit: https://about.olg.ca/charitable-bingo-gaming/supporting-local-communities/
