Competitive/Developmental Figure Skating and Starskate
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Performance Dance Training
Skaters of all levels of can participate in our dance program. Skaters will learn dance basics to competitive dance requirements for figure skaters such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre.
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Synchronized Team Skating
Our synchronized skating team is a fun and rewarding program for our developmental skaters and mostly sponsored by the Langley Skating Club. Skaters who choose to participate on this team will need to pay a program fee to cover the cost of dresses, entrance fees for competitions and coaching fees at competitions as part of the program. Skaters will be assigned to a team based on level of skating and synchro experience.
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Strength and Conditioning Program
Competitive Figure Skaters need to make sure they maintain a fitness level adequate for the amount of training they do. All skaters who skate 4 days per week or more must take a minimum of one Strength and Conditioning Class. These classes are offered in partnership with Pacific Sport through Hybrid Athletics.
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The Senior Figure Skating Program is intended for skaters who have passed the Preliminary Freeskate test and are competing STAR 4 or above. Team coaching, jump technique, spins, off-ice, specialized dance classes, strength and conditioning are all part of the program.
Intermediate and Senior Skaters compete in several competitions a year and take Skate Canada tests to increase levels of skating. Coaching is included in development sessions.
Program Requirements: Equipment and Attire Figure skaters are required to dress athletically and appropriately for their sessions. Skaters must wear tights and yoga jacket type clothing. Hair must be neatly tied back and out of the face. *No baggy clothing (hoodies, winter jackets, jeans are unacceptable). Skaters who do not come dressed appropriately may not be able to participate for safety reasons.
Prerequisites: Passed Preliminary Freeskate test. Skaters should skate 3-4 days a week to participate in the Senior Program.
For more information, please contact registrar@skatelangley.com
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