The Saint John Skating Club is excited to now offer both Fall and Winter sessions of our PowerSkate program!

PowerSkate is a high-energy program designed specifically for hockey and ringette players looking to take their skating skills to the next level. Building on the foundational skills developed in CanSkate, this program focuses on enhancing balance, control, agility, power, and speed – all key components of effective game play.

Through progressive drills and real-game scenario training, skaters will develop stronger, more confident skating techniques that are essential for success on the ice. All sessions are led by NCCP-certified (National Coaching Certification Program) Skate Canada coaches, ensuring high-quality instruction in a safe and supportive environment.

Eligibility Requirements:
PowerSkate is open to skaters of all ages who meet the following requirements:

• Completion of at least Stage 4 of CanSkate
  OR
• Equivalent skating ability, including:
  • Ability to complete two full laps (one forward, one backward) in 1 minute and 15 seconds or less
  • Ability to perform both forward and backward crossovers

If a skater does not yet have the required skills, we recommend registering for CanSkate first to continue building a strong skating foundation before progressing to PowerSkate.

Required Equipment:
Participants must wear hockey skates, a CSA-approved hockey helmet, gloves, and bring a stick. Full hockey or ringette gear is optional but encouraged.

Continued Development:
To keep building their skills, skaters are encouraged to register for multiple sessions of the PowerSkate program, as each session brings them closer to achieving their performance goals on the ice. Skaters may also wish to attend both PowerSkate as well as CanSkate (Stage 5 and up) programs throughout the season for well-rounded skill development and even faster improvement.

PowerSkate Program

Our PowerSkate program is offered on Saturday mornings at the Peter Murray Arena on the West side of Saint John. We run two 10-week programs per season. The first 10-week program is runs from October until December and the second 10-week program runs from January until March.

2026–2027 Season

Specific session times and registration dates will be posted once our 2026–2027 ice schedule has been finalized with the City of Saint John.

Registration Fees

Registration fees for the 2026–2027 season have not yet been finalized.

As a guide, the 2025–2026 fee for one 10-week PowerSkate program was $156.25, plus $68.67 in annual Skate Canada and Skate New Brunswick fees. These annual fees are paid only once per skater, so they are not charged again if you register for another 10-week PowerSkate program during the same season.

We are working to keep any increase for the 2026–2027 season as small as possible. As a non-profit organization, we work to keep our program fees affordable while covering the costs of ice rentals, coaching, insurance, and program operations.

Final pricing will be posted as soon as it is available.