A Proud Tradition
Since 1947…
The Brant Skating Club provides ice skating opportunities for all levels, from the smallest Preschoolers to Competitive Athletes.
World Class Coaching
A dedicated team of NCCP Certified, Skate Canada Coaches provides instruction in all levels and disciplines of ice skating: Learn-to-Skate, PreCanskate, CanSkate, Power, StarSkate 1-10 as well as Synchronized Skating .
Learning the basic skating techniques, whether for pleasure skating, figure skating or developing future hockey players with power skating, begins with small group lessons.
As a skater progresses in group lessons, there is opportunity to develop their skating under the individual guidance of a professional coach and enter the Skate Canada StarSkate Program. Here, they learn Skills, Dance and Freeskate and may try Skate Canada tests and perform at Interclub and Invitational Competitions.
Leadership With Passion
A volunteer Board of Directors manages the Brant Figure Skating Club, with assistance from the professional coaches, under the jurisdiction of Skate Ontario. Throughout the season there are many other events held for the skaters: Skate Canada Test Days, Club Competition, a Christmas Family Skate and an end of the season banquet and awards ceremony for Star 1+ skaters.
The Skater Development Committee provides seminars, off ice instruction, and other special events throughout the season and runs the “Second Chance Boutique” which sells new and gently worn skating apparel and a variety of skating merchandise.
When you join a CanSkate program you join the same team as Canadian greats, including Patrick Chan, Ivanie Blondin, Matt Duchene, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.
Together, we are preparing the next generation of Olympic medallists, World Champions, National Champions and Stanley Cup winners…
While putting the Fun in Fundamentals.
ONE – Brant Skating Club Synchro Teams
This program is available to skaters under the age of 18 (subject to sufficient numbers). Practices will be weekly on Sundays, time to be determined. All Youth Team skaters are encouraged to skate in a regular skating program at least one additional day per week.
Skaters are required to be CanSkate Stage 4 or higher before skating Synchro. All club programs Star 1 and up require 2 days of skating minimum. Synchro encourages all skaters to continue to grow and skate their regular programs twice a week as well as one day of Synchro if possible.
Competitions will be determined based on the progress of the team. This will entirely depend on the number of skaters interested and the level of their skating abilities. Yearly registration fees will be determined by the number of skaters who participate.
Coach: Kevin Stefan
Manager: Janet Clarke
(Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition)
The introductory level for all figure skating programs is the Star 1-5+ program.
This program is intended for skaters who have passed Stage 6 of the CanSkate program. Skaters are placed in groups according to ability. Group instruction and supervision is provided by professional coaches. Skaters will develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of stroking, ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Availability of program is subject to registration.
Off-ice Training
Off ice training is a vital part of the sport for skaters at the Star level and above. It provides an individualized conditioning, fitness, and endurance program and is recommended for all Star skaters. This program is scheduled before or after each ice session (see schedule). Off ice programs are included in the fee structure for skaters Star 1 to 5+.
Full hockey equipment including a stick is required. This program builds on the skills learned in Power for skaters who want to further develop their hockey technique, power, speed, and agility with our certified Power Coach.
Skaters must be able to skate forward the length of the ice using alternating strides, skate backwards the width of the ice using alternating strides and be able to stop without hitting the boards.
CSA approved hockey helmets and hockey skates are mandatory. This program is intended for children 6 years and up who want to learn to skate with a hockey focus.
Improve your hockey skater’s technique, power, speed and agility with our certified Power Coach. Skaters must be able to get up on their own and skate forward the length of the ice.
Class is held once a week. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory. This program is intended for beginners.
Each skater is placed in a group and receives instruction and supervision from a professional coach as well as qualified program assistants. Skaters progress at their own rate, and upon completion of this course, the skater will proceed to the Canskate
CanSkate sessions are held up to 4 times a week. As mandated by Skate Canada, CSA approved hockey helmets must be worn by skaters in levels 1-5. Bicycle Helmets are not allowed. Level 6 is exempt
This program is intended for skaters aged 5 or older as of December 31 and who have not passed Stage 6 in the Canskate program. Skaters are placed in groups according to their ability. Group instruction and supervision is provided by professional coaches and qualified Program Assistants.
In the CanSkate program, skaters rotate between coaches during each session and can earn badges (Stages 1 through 6). This program is designed for skaters who have an interest in pursuing an ice sport.
This is a Skate Canada National Program. Each session runs for 50 minutes in length. Skaters also have the option to participate in our annual carnival show, Flashing Blades at the end of our season.