About the Program

CanSkate offers the best curriculum in Canada. Our flagship learn-to-skate program has taught millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice.

Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program showcases a comprehensive series of balance, control and agility skills, using a nationally-tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success in developing stronger basic skills on the ice.

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory.

Duration

45-min sessions

Full Season, Fall or Winter - Different options available: Mondays Full Season, Mondays Fall Session, Monday Winter, or Monday Fall Session

​When

Monday - 6:05 pm to 6:50 pm

Fall session: September 17th - December 22th, 2022

Winter session: January 2nd- March 30th, 2023

See registration for pricing details.

Your Instructor

Maiya Contreras-Nigro

Maiya - Maiya is one of our Skate Canada CanSkate coaches and teaches the CanSkate & Teen/Adult Learn to Skate programs.Maiya started figure skating and volunteering with CanSkate when she was 8 years old and fell in love with the sport right away! Over the years she has won numerous awards both for her accomplishments as a StarSkater at Skate Ontario Provincial Series competitions as well as a program assistant.Maiya also qualified for the Ontario Provincial Championships in 2021 and was recognized by Skate Brockville as a model program assistant for CanSkate in 2023. She loves teaching others and sharing her love for skating.When Maiya is not at the rink, you can find her doing her homeschool studies and projects, rehearsing for a Brockville Operatic Society production or training with her swim team.