PreCanSkate is a fun and supportive program designed for our youngest beginners, offering a gentle introduction to the sport of skating. This Skate Canada program focuses on developing the basic skills needed to skate confidently, including how to stand, fall safely, get back up, find balance, and move forward on the ice. Through a playful and engaging approach, PreCanSkate helps skaters build strength, coordination, and confidence in a positive environment.

With the guidance of experienced, certified coaches, skaters are encouraged to take their first steps in skating, while building the foundational skills required for CanSkate and beyond, where they will refine these abilities and develop greater control. PreCanSkate is all about making learning enjoyable, creating the perfect foundation for a lifelong love of skating.

PreCanSkate is generally recommended for skaters aged 3 to 5 years. This age range ensures that participants are at an ideal developmental stage for the skills and activities introduced in the program.

PreCanSkate Requirements

All PreCanSkate participants must have their own skates and a CSA-certified hockey helmet, which is mandatory. Skaters may wear either hockey skates or figure skates, based on personal preference. A face cage is optional, but strongly recommended for younger skaters for added protection.

PreCanSkate Program

Our PreCanSkate program runs three days a week, with options on both the East and West sides of Saint John. The season runs from October through the end of March.

Where We Skate

• Peter Murray Arena — Monday evenings and Saturday mornings
• Stewart Hurley Arena — Wednesday evenings

Families can choose to register for one, two, or three days per week, depending on what works best for their schedule. Our coaches recommend attending at least two days per week, when possible, as regular participation helps skaters make greater progress throughout the season.

2026–2027 Season – October 10th to March 27th

PreCanSkate is offered on the following days and times.

Mondays at the Peter Murray Arena
5:30 – 6 pm or 6 – 6:30 pm
* No skating on October 12th, December 28th and March 1st

Wednesdays at the Stewart Hurley Arena
5:30 – 6 pm or 6 – 6:30 pm
* No skating on December 23rd, December 30th and March 3rd

Saturdays at the Peter Murray Arena
9:30 – 10 am or 10 – 10:30 am
* No skating on December 5th, December 26th, January 2nd and February 6th

Registration Fees

• 1 day per week – $300
• 2 days per week – $450

Coaching fees are included in the registration fee.

Annual Skate Canada & Skate New Brunswick Fees
Annual Skate Canada and Skate New Brunswick fees totaling $70.70 will be applied at checkout.

These fees are paid once per skater, per skating season. If you register for another program or add an additional skating day during the same season, the annual fees will not be charged again for that skater.