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Program Information

PRE-CANSKATE / PARENT and TOT	SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Fall Session October 19 – December 21 Sunday 3:20pm – 3:50pm $100 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee Winter Session January 4 – February 22 Sunday 3:20pm – 3:50pm $80 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee (if not paid during Fall Session) This program is geared to brand new skaters 3-4 years of age. The skater may attend on their own or together with a parent. For families who want to attend in the parent and tot format, the adult who will accompany the child on ice must also be registered with Skate Canada and therefore an additional fee of $62.70 will be charged.	October 19 to March TBA Sunday 3:50pm – 4:40pm 18 classes $180 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee This will be a high-energy, instructional skating program, geared to improving the speed, agility and balance of skaters. Please note: In order to register, skaters (8-12 years of age) must have passed CanSkate Stage 3, or if they haven’t taken CanSkate before, be able to: Push with both feet Skate backwards with control and forwards with speed (full length of ice) Stop independently forwards and backwards Complete a one foot glide on each foot moving forward over a distance of 10 feet
CANSKATE	JUNIOR (Stage 5-6)
October 14 to March TBA Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm – 6:20pm 40 classes $400 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee	October 2, 9 5:00 – 6:00pm October 16 to Ice Out Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm Sunday 3:50pm – 4:40pm (4:40pm – 5:00pm Synchro Skills) $510 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee
INTERMEDIATE (StarSkate – Star 1)	SENIOR A (Starskate – Star 2+, High School Student)
September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, October 7 5:00 – 6:00pm October 14 – Ice Out Tuesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm Sunday 4:40pm – 6:10pm $535 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee Please see PA Policy below for volunteer expectations.	September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, October 2, 7, 9 5:00 – 6:00pm October 14 – Ice Out Tuesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm Sunday 5:10pm – 6:30pm $560 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee Please see PA Policy below for volunteer expectations.
SENIOR B (Starskate – Star 2+)	ADULT/TEEN
September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, October 7 5:00 – 6:00pm October 14 – Ice Out Tuesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm Sunday 4:40pm – 6:30pm $545 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee Please see PA Policy below for volunteer expectations.	Fall Session October 19 – December 21 Sunday 3:00pm – 3:50pm $150 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee Winter Session January 4 – February 22 Sunday 3:00pm – 3:50pm $130 + $62.70 Skate Canada Fee (if not paid during Fall Session)

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Program Assistant (PA) Policy

We know that having helpful, committed, creative and enthusiastic PAs, has a direct impact on making a GREAT CanSkate program!

Senior A & B

As a Club we strive to offer the best programming for our participants, and the role of PA is a key component to ensure our youngest skaters enjoy their time on the ice. Our senior skaters have benefitted from the mentoring of past skaters, and we look to them to pass along their excitement and enthusiasm for the sport of skating. From a financial standpoint, it is important to note, the CanSkate program heavily funds the Senior ice time.

The Club asks each Senior skater to PA at least once a week, for a total of 20 classes or more.

To best understand their on and off-ice responsibilities, a PA training session will be held in early October before the start of the CanSkate session.

For our PAs who are high school students, they will continue to receive volunteer hours.

Intermediates

As a Club we strive to offer the best programming for our participants, and it is now time for your skater to play a key role as “Junior PA.” It is their turn to begin helping our younger skaters by assisting the coaches with the delivery of the CanSkate program. We look forward to their contribution and future development as skaters and mentors.

The Club asks each Intermediate skater to PA at least once a week, for a total of 20 classes.

To best understand their on and off-ice responsibilities, a PA training session will be held in early October before the start of the CanSkate session.

At the end of the season, our PAs will be individually recognized for their contributions.

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Payment & Associated Costs

All skaters must pay the mandatory Skate Canada registration fee of $62.70.

In addition, fees associated with testing (StarSkate), attending Competitions, extra practice ice and private coaching are not included.

We can accept payment in full or in two payments. Please make payment prior to start date.

If paying in two payments:

• Payment 1 = 50% of registration fee plus $62.70 Skate Canada Fee for each skater; due prior to start date.
• Payment 2 = Remaining 50% of registration fee; due December 1 2025.

Please Note: The Deep River Skating Club reserves the right to cancel or combine sessions to suit numbers of skaters to be determined by the Club executive and Coaching Staff. Dates and times of classes may be modified.

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Refund Policy

Withdrawal prior to October 31st, full refund less Skate Canada Fee.
Withdrawal prior to December 31st, half refund less Skate Canada Fee.
Withdrawal after December 31st, no refund will be given.

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Financial Assistance 

Financial assistance is available for families who need a little extra help. Funding is provided by the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program which is administered by North Renfrew Family Services. Visit the Jumpstart Program and North Renfrew Family Services websites for more information and to apply.

Need help completing the Jumpstart application? See our Tips When Applying for Jumpstart Assistance cheat sheet.