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 Skate Canada 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.

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 Equipment

Required: Participants must have the following equipment:

• Hockey skates
• CSA-approved hockey helmet
• Hockey gloves
• Hockey stick

Recommended: Hockey shin guards are recommended to help protect the legs during certain drills.

Optional: Full hockey or ringette equipment is not required, but is welcome and encouraged for participants who prefer additional protection.

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 – October 10th to March 20th

PowerSkate Session 1 – October 10th to December 19th
Saturdays at the Peter Murray Arena
10:30 – 11:15 am
* No skating on December 5th

PowerSkate Session 2 – January 9th to March 20th
Saturdays at the Peter Murray Arena
10:30 – 11:15 am
* No skating on February 6th

Registration Fees

• PowerSkate Session 10 week program – $175
• PowerSkate Session paired with CanSkate (Stage 5+) – $125

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.