Update (November 19, 2025)
Winter 2026 (January-March)
Registration is Open for all CanSkate and PowerSkate Winter (January-March) programs as of November 21, 2025 at noon. Please refer to our ASC Registration Guide for tips on registering.
All programs take place at Morgan Firestone Arena (MFA), 385 Jerseyville Road. More detailed program descriptions and eligibility criteria can be found under Programs. Registration is online only, with payment by credit card and can be accessed through our Registration page.
The following programs are being offered:
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CanSkate: For beginner or returning skaters aged 6 to 12, or for those aged 4-5 who have passed PreCanSkate
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PreCanSkate: beginners aged 3 to 5
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PreTeen CanSkate: For beginner skaters aged 10-12.
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Teen/Adult 13+ CanSkate: For beginner or returning skaters aged 13 and up.
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Advanced CanSkate: ASC Skaters invited in Fall 2025 or prior.
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PowerSkate A: minimum age 4 by September 15th and born in 2019, 2020, or 2021. See the PowerSkate program page for updated eligibility criteria.
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PowerSkate B: born 2013-2018. See the PowerSkate program page for updated eligibility criteria.
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Parent & Tot: beginners age 2-4 accompanied on ice by a competent adult (18+) skater.
StarSkate program registration has already taken place for the Fall-Winter season. StarSkate is for skaters who have completed CanSkate Stage 6 and have been invited to join the StarSkate program. STARSkaters interested in joining ASC for the first time during the 2025-2026 year must contact info@ancasterskatingclub.ca prior to registering. See StarSkate programs for more information.
Refer to the Weekly schedule for the most up-to-date information regarding days/times of classes.
All skaters and on-ice participants are required to be registered as a member with Skate Canada. Skate Canada annual membership is $62.70 for 2025-2026 (exp. Aug. 31/26). Skaters who were registered with Skate Canada for Fall 2025 programs do not have to pay for another annual membership.
All skaters are required to pay a Seasonal Admin fee; $24 for Winter 2026 learn to skate and powerskate programs.
The Ancaster Skating Club (ASC) is proud to be a sanctioned member of Skate Canada! During the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons, we operate out of Morgan Firestone Arena in Ancaster, Ontario. For the past few years, we have offered a season for StarSkate only, taking place at Mohawk 4-Ice Centre in 2025. The following Skate Canada programs are available through ASC: CanSkate (including PreCanSkate, Advanced CanSkate, and programs for Parent & Tots as well as Teens/Young Adults), PowerSkate, and StarSkate.
CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn to skate program for all ages, which focuses on the fundamental skating skills necessary for success in ALL ice sports – hockey, figure skating, ringette, speed skating, synchronized skating and recreational skating. The CanSkate program uses a nationally-tested and proven curriculum to support skater success in developing stronger skating skills in a fun and friendly environment.
BE THE BEST BY LEARNING FROM THE BEST! All our programs are taught by professional coaches who are trained, certified and recertified through Skate Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to teach proper mechanics and skating technique. For added skater safety and to maximize learning, we also maintain a skater to coach ratio of 8 to 1 or less on our learn-to-skate sessions.
We look forward to seeing you on the ice!
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