Update (February 28, 2026)
Spring 2026 (April-May)
Registration is open for all available programs as of March 2 at noon. Please refer to our ASC Registration Guide for tips on registering.
All programs for Spring 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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PreCanSkate (Beginner or returning skaters ages 3-5)
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CanSkate (Beginner or returning skaters ages 5-12, or for those aged 4-5 who have passed PreCanSkate)
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Advanced CanSkate (by invitation in Winter 2026 or earlier)
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Teen/Adult 13+ CanSkate (for beginner or returning skaters aged 13 and up)
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PowerSkate A – (ages 4,5,6) Beginner hockey skating skills; one season of hockey, or CanSkate Stage 1 badge required
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PowerSkate B-1 – (ages 6-8) Two or more seasons of hockey, or CanSkate Stage 3 badge required
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PowerSkate B-2 – (ages 9-12) Two ore more seasons of hockey, or CanSkate Stage 3 badge required
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New for Spring 2026 – CanSkate ages 6 to 12 Monday 6:05pm – Skaters, regardless of experience, MUST have turned 6 by March 15, 2026
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StarSkate 1-2, 1-3, 3-4, 4&Up, 5&up, and Adult Star – Must have completed CanSkate Stage 6 and have been invited to join the StarSkate program.STARSkaters registered with another club interested in attending an ASC program for the first time 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 or Winter 2026 programs do not have to pay for another annual membership.
All skaters are required to pay a Seasonal Admin fee; $15 for Spring learn to skate and powerskate programs, and $34 for Spring/Late Spring/Summer StarSkate programs.
The Ancaster Skating Club (ASC) is proud to be a sanctioned member of Skate Canada! During the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons (September – May), we operate out of Morgan Firestone Arena in Ancaster, Ontario, and typically offer CanSkate (including PreCanSkate, Advanced CanSkate, Parent & Tots, and Teen/Young Adults), as well as PowerSkate and StarSkate. For the past few years, we have also offered StarSkate, Advanced CanSkate and Teen/Adult programs during Late Spring (May-June) and Summer (July-August) at the Liuna 4 Ice Centre (formerly Mohawk 4 Ice Centre) in Hamilton.
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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