Preschool Learn to Skate

Teaching the love of skating, while having fun!

Specially designed for ages 3 and up!

Our classes

Find the right class for you!

Please see the class descriptions below to find the class that best meets your needs.

Beginner

This class is for skaters who need assistance to stand and move, and may need to use a balance bar or need extra attention to feel comfortable on the ice.

New skaters will learn how to: fall safely and get up unassisted, walk on skates unassisted, push and glide forwards,, walk backwards, and glide on at least both feet. 

Classes are open to new or inexperienced skaters.

Level 1

This class is for skaters who can move on their own, walk forwards comfortably the length of the ice (without a balance bar or assistance from a teacher).

Skaters in Level 1 will learnhow to: push and glide forwards and start skating and gliding backwards. 

The class is open to skaters who have passed a Beginner level or equivalent. To register for this class, skaters must be able to: Get up by themselves, skate unassisted (without a bar/holding hands) the length of the ice, and have fun! 

(This class is not intended for new skaters or those still requiring assistance to move on the ice. For that level, please see Beginner.)

Level 2

This class is for skaters who can push and glide around the perimeter of the ice forwards and backwards.

Skaters in Level 2 will learn how to: push with longer strides to skate faster, skate comfortably backwards, and stop and turn with greater ease.

This class is open to skaters who have passed Level 1 of Preschool Learn to Skate or equivalent. To register for this class, skaters must be able to: push and glide the length of the ice with both feet, stop completely, begin skating/gliding backwards and turn around.

Please note that Level 2 of Preschool LTS may not correspond to Level 2 of our regular LTS program, due to the age and development level of younger skaters.

REGISTER ONLINE

Signing up is easy!

Prerequisites for levels 1 and 2 are required for online registration.

Register online here!

If you do not have the necessary prerequisites, please contact us to determine the correct level for your child. We can then add the necessary prerequisite to your account ahead of registration.

How to reach us

Spring 2022

Class Schedule

ClassDayTimeAgesDatesCost
BeginnerMonday12:30-1:00pm3 to 521/03/2022-25/04/2022$110
BeginnerWednesday9:00-9:30am
3 to 5		23/03/2022-27/04/2022$110
BeginnerWednesday12:30-1:00pm3 to 523/03/2022-27/04/2022$110
ClassDayTimeAgesDatesCost
Level 1Monday1:05-1:35pm3 to 521/03/2022-25/04/2022$110
Level 1Wednesday9:35-10:05am
3 to 5		23/03/2022-27/04/2022$110
Level 1Wednesday1:05-1:35pm3 to 523/03/2022-27/04/2022$110

ClassDayTimeAgesDatesCost
Level 2Monday1:40-2:10pm3 to 521/03/2022-25/04/2022$110
Level 2Wednesday10:10-10:40am
3 to 5		23/03/2022-27/04/2022$110
Level 2Wednesday1:40-2:10pm3 to 523/03/2022-27/04/2022$110

Required equipment

What to look for in helmets and skates

Examples of proper helmets with cages for classes
Examples of proper skates for classes

Learn more about choosing your equipment by reading this article on our blog!

Want to know more?

Frequently Asked Questions

All participants must have a proper helmet (e.g. hockey or ski-style) with full cage or visor to protect the face., skates with adequate support in the ankles, and warm clothing including mittens.

Bike helmets are not sufficient for ice sports and will not be permitted for our classes.

If you need more advice on choosing equipment, click here!

No, we do not provide equipment. All participants will be required to purchase their own equipment.

If you are looking for gently-used secondhand equipment, we recommend Play It Again Sports on St-Charles Boulevard.

Unfortunately, any participant without the proper equipment will not be allowed onto the ice for their class out of concern for their safety. No make-up classes or refunds will be provided for classes missed due to inappropriate equipment.

Spectators may watch classes from the hallway or from the gallery on the second floor. Spectators are not permitted inside the rink where the class is taking place, both for space reasons as well as to make sure instructors have children’s attention. (Plus, it’s much warmer upstairs!)

We would be happy to help! Please email Lori at lori@excellentice-kirkland.com for more information, or you can call us at 514-695-4368.

We do not offer substitutions or refunds for missed classes once the season has started.

Since we have so many class types, our instructors are able to assess and move skaters to other classes if they feel it is appropriate, space permitting. (If classes are full, skaters may be placed on a waitlist.)

We recommend placing your name on the waiting list for the class you want if it’s full, which you can also do online! If a spot opens up for your child, we will notify you. Otherwise, we offer classes at other times which may be suitable for your needs.

More questions? More answers here.

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Registration Waiver

You must accept the terms of the waiver when registering online to complete purchases.
You can also download the form here and email it to lori@excellentice-kirkland .com

Please read carefully

By completing your registration, you assume the responsibility of ensuring you respect safety and social distancing protocols issued by the government of Quebec and Excellent Ice Kirkland. If you have any illness symptoms, you cannot attend your activity. Excellent Ice Kirkland is under no obligation to offer refunds or credits for missed classes.

All players are responsible for ensuring that they follow the safety guidelines put into place by Excellent Ice Kirkland. Each player is responsible for following the facility rules. Failure to comply with these directives will result in the immediate removal from the facility.

All participants (including coaches and instructors) must always wear a CSA approved hockey helmet and skates on the ice. Contracts must be signed prior to ice times.

By registering in our program, you assume the risks associated with participation in sporting activities and waive the right to claim damages from Excellent Ice.

Persons using these facilities do so at their own risk. The owner and operator of these facilities, EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors and employees shall not be responsible for any loss or injury occurring in connection with the usage of these facilities. The users agree to waive and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, and employees from all claims for loss or injury however caused that may occur while using these facilities, including claims for loss and injury that may be caused or contributed to by the negligence of EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, or employees.

The signed assumes all risk of personal injury or damage that may result in my participation. They hereby waive any claims to which they  may become entitled for injury or damages and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors, owners, organizers and all staff or employees of any liability for injury or damage which they may sustain while participating.

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