Skating & Hockey Lessons

The Parent & Tot Skating program is an opportunity to introduce your 2–5-year-old to the world of ice skating. Join us on the leisure for a 30-minute interactive skating session with the emphasis of having fun! Our instructors will setup & facilitate planned stations that focus on basic/introductory skating skills and activities at each session. Both Parent & Tot must wear a helmet while on the ice for this program.

The Preschool Ice Quest Skating lessons are designed to introduce preschool aged kids to the world of ice skating! Our instructors will teach skaters the basic skating movements through a variety of on/off ice activities with the goal of having all skaters skating on their own by the end of the lesson set. No previous skating experience required.

Summer Ice Quest

Join us for the summer version of the Ice Quest Skating program! Our instructors will work with the skaters based on their skill level during their weekly 30-minute skating lesson on the leisure Ice throughout the summer. Skaters of all skill levels welcome! Skate rentals are available.

Fall, Winter & Spring Ice Quest

These lessons are designed for the beginner skater in mind. Join our instructors in
our three-level program to learn basic & intermediate skating skills in a fun and
inclusive environment. Please see the level descriptions below to place your child in the
appropriate level based of their previous experience. If you have any questions
regarding the IQ levels, please email jwheeldon@srd.ca.

Level 1: Intro to skating, skating without a skating aid (No previous skating experience required).

Level 2: Intro to stopping, use of edges and backwards skating.

Level 3:  Advanced stopping, forward & backwards skating and transitions.

Register & complete Ice Quest Levels 1, 2 & 3 this winter and receive a free skating pass valid until the end of the skating season (May 2026). Please note: Ice Quest levels 1, 2, 3 must be completed anytime from Sept 2025 - March 2026 to be eligible for the complimentary skating pass.

The Parent & Tot Hockey program is an opportunity to introduce your 2–5-year-old to Canada’s most popular sport – Hockey! Join us on the leisure for a 30-minute interactive skating & hockey session with the emphasis of having fun. Our instructors will setup & facilitate planned stations that focus on basic/introductory hockey skills and activities at each session. Both Parent & Tot must wear a helmet while on the ice for this program.

Learn basic hockey skills and play a real hockey game every session. Our instructors
will introduce your child to the game of hockey through a variety of drills andactivities to prepare them for minor hockey. All participants must be able to skate on their own and full hockey gear is required. 
 

Calling all aspiring hockey players! This intro to hockey program is for kids aged 5-11 years
who want to learn the basic hockey skills with the goal of joining organized hockey!
Coaches will introduce you to the basic skills of hockey: skating, shooting, passing and general rules of the game. Each session will end with a fun hockey game.