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WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 FALL & WINTER SEASON! (CANSKATE)

posted Sep 26, 2026, 2:52 PM

Welcome to the East York Skating Club’s 2026–2027 Fall & Winter CanSkate programs! We’re so excited to welcome both new and returning skaters and families to the rink for another great season.

Below, you’ll find important information to help you prepare for your first session, including equipment requirements, what to expect when you arrive, how our sessions run, the CanSkate badge system, and important dates for the season. Please take a few minutes to review the information below before your skater’s first day.

Pre-Can / CanSkate / Fundamentals
Fall 2026

The East York Skating Club is very excited to welcome you to our Canskate Programs!

• Sunday Sessions - September 27th

• Thursday Sessions – October 1st

Equipment:

All skaters must have the following items:

Sharpened Skates (Hockey or Figure Skates)

We do not recommend plastic skates as it doesn't allow for proper ankle and knee bending
Dull blades will not grip the ice

CSA-Approved Hockey Helmet

must be worn until completing level 5
Recommended to have a cage while in Pre-Can

Mitts/Gloves for hand protection & warmth
Coat or Warm Sweater

We do not recommend clothing like jeans as it can restrict movement.

Skaters in pre-can/beginner may want waterproof pants. Skaters will be practicing how to fall and stand up, sitting on the ice, and they will get wet.

Please see the Skate Canada Video for more information: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTQ2Yr5pdR0&ab_channel=SkatingDevelopmentVideoLibrary)

Arena Entry:

Please make sure to arrive early to allow for time to find parking, as our lot fills up quickly.
You should also allow at least 15 minutes to put on your skates and helmets.
For new families, we will have someone at the front to do an equipment check.
On the first session, a volunteer will be at the front desk in the lobby to hand out nametags. The nametags have been updated this season, and will be clipped onto the skater’s coat.

A coloured dot on the nametag will be used to indicate their group. The colours are: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple.

Skaters & Parents can then proceed downstairs and choose a changeroom to put on their skates.

Nametags:

This season, skaters will have physical nametags that will clip onto their jackets.
Skaters will find their nametag at the table each week, and will need it for every session.

If your child is signed up for multiple sessions, they will have a different nametag for each session. It is super important that they change their nametags for each session!!

The nametag will have their name, group colour, and session date + time!
Skaters will pick up their nametags at the table when they arrive, and they will be collected at the end of every session by our lovely PAs!

Session Flow:

For the season, our On-Ice Coordinator will group the skaters based on their current Levels. If they are new, they will automatically be placed in level 1. Please note that your skater may be moved around due to their improvement! For example, your skater could move from one colour to another after week five because the coaches have noticed they are progressing extremely well through stage 2!
For skaters coming from a different club, please email us any of their achievements so we can update their files/groups accordingly.
Over the first few weeks, based on their assessments and recommendations from the coaches, skaters may switch groups to find the best placement! A sticker on their nametag will indicate their group colour.

PreCanSkaters will stay with their coach & group for the entire 30-minute session.

Canskate & Fundamental Skaters will have:

a group warm-up,
30 minutes of group activity [Broken up into three 10-minute groups (Balance, Agility, and Control/Challenge)],
And cool down.

For our Warm-Up and Cooldown, it will be led by our Coordinator and Program Assistants! Skaters will go around on the Fast Track for the Warm-Up, and will follow a four-lane highway for the Cooldown! They are asked to follow the Coordinator’s directions during Warm-up, and when a school-bell rings, they will go find their group based on colour! There will be six large flags on the ice, one with each group’s colour. Skaters will find their flag and join their group! After 30 minutes of group activity at all 3 fundamental learning areas, PA’s, coaches, and the Coordinator will lead them into joining the cooldown, where they will again follow the Coordinator’s directions!

Classes will cover 3 skating disciplines: Balance (forwards, edges, crossovers), Agility (turns, spins, jumps) and Control (stopping, backwards & speed). Included in the Control area will also be the Challenge Zone, where skaters will get a chance to try out a fun and more challenging skill! Skaters will rotate (two rotations, three stations total) stations to see coaches, each coach focusing on a particular discipline. Switching stations ensures all skaters who visit that coach will have the same quality instruction on the topic of the day. This allows for optimal progressions and opportunities to meet different coaches, benefiting from their unique coaching styles!

Badge System:

All skaters will earn ribbons and badges as they pass particular skills. They must receive a ribbon in agility, balance and control to gain a badge.
For Example, Agility 1 + Balance 1 + Control 1 = Stage 1
Some skaters are very strong in one discipline and may have multiple ribbons in one: for example, Agility 1 + Balance 1 & 2 and no Control. They cannot receive their badge until the Control is completed.
Canskate is for skaters working on Badges 1-2, Fundamentals is 3-6.
As a reminder, a guardian needs to be at the rink in case anything happens, and we need to get to you quickly.

Calendar:

In your UpLifter accounts, you can view a personalized calendar based on when your skater is registered. This will show if any sessions are cancelled due to holidays, etc.

Log in to your account. On the top right corner, where it shows your name, there should be a drop-down arrow to select “My Account”. This will bring you to your profile.
Click on the second circle labelled “Calendar”

You can view the sessions you are registered for within the calendar.

Key Dates:

You may also refer to our Key Dates. This will highlight any start & end date/cancelled/special sessions.

Tuesday, Sept 15 – First week of all StarSkate + Morning session begins
Thursday, Sept 17 – PA Training @ 5:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 27 – First week of CanSkate groups
Tuesday, Sept 29 and Thurs Oct 1 – First day of Rising Stars + Rising Stars Audition
Thursday, Sept 24 – AGM (may be subject to change)
Wednesday, Sept 30 – Skater Development Day
Thanksgiving (Oct 11-12) – No skating
Monday, Oct 19 – Don Montgomery ice starts
Wednesday, Nov 11 – Simulation Day (No regular sessions)
Friday, Nov 13 – Test Day #1 (No Skating)
Friday, Dec 18 – Last day of skating before break
Saturday Dec 19 - Saturday Jan 2 - No Skating
Sunday, Jan 3 – StarSkate + CanSkate resume
Wednesday, Jan 13 – Tentative Ice Show Feature Auditions (No Skating)
Thursday, Feb 4 – Test Day #2 (No Skating)
Family Day (Feb 14-15) – No skating
March Break (Mar 14–20) – All sessions running
Monday, Mar 22 – Last day at Don Montgomery
Wednesday, March 24 – Last day of Sessions
Thursday, March 25 – Test Day #3 (No Skating)

Along with sending a reminder email, we will post information on our News Page (https://register.eastyorkskatingclub.com/news/) & our Instagram Stories @eastyorkskatingclub

Questions:

For any additional questions, please reach out to Admin, Julia, at mailto:Eastyorksc@gmail.com or to our Canskate Coordinator, Tayler, at mailto:eysccanskatecoordinator@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all on the ice!

SKATER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WITH SIGNE RONKA

posted Sep 23, 2026, 4:14 PM

We’re excited to welcome Signe Ronka to East York Skating Club for a special Skater Development Seminar on Wednesday, September 30, 2026!

This seminar is a great opportunity for our STARSkaters to develop their skills, build confidence, and get motivated for the season ahead.

Seminar Schedule

Bronze & Recreational Bronze
On-Ice: 4:10–5:10 p.m.

Silver, Gold & Diamond
On-Ice: 5:10–6:10 p.m.
Off-Ice: 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Stan Wadlow

Registration

Registration is $20 per skater. Skaters will attend the session corresponding to their current STARSkate level.

Registration closes September 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Please note: There will be no regular on-ice or off-ice programming on September 30 due to the seminar.

Bronze and Recreational Bronze skaters may also be invited to participate in the off-ice portion depending on registration numbers. More information will be provided if space becomes available.

We’ll be sharing more about Signe and what skaters can expect from the seminar in the coming days leading up to the event.

Register today to take part in this exciting development opportunity!

BRONZE & RECREATIONAL BRONZE OFF-ICE TRAINING UPDATE

posted Sep 23, 2026, 3:43 PM

Please note that Bronze and Recreational Bronze off-ice training will be held inside the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse today.

Please meet Coach Ava at the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse at the start of the session.

SILVER OFF-ICE TRAINING UPDATE

posted Sep 23, 2026, 3:39 PM

Please note that Silver off-ice training will be held partially outdoors and partially inside the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse today.

Skaters should come prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather. Please meet Coach Ava in the rink lobby at the start of the session, and she will direct skaters from there.

Thank you for your flexibility while we finalize our indoor off-ice permits with the City!

GOLD/DIAMOND OFF-ICE TRAINING UPDATE

posted Sep 23, 2026, 3:37 PM

Please note that Gold/Diamond off-ice training will be held outdoors today.

Skaters should come prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather. Please meet Ava in the lobby at the start of the session.

Thank you for your flexibility while we finalize our indoor off-ice permits with the City!

OFF-ICE STARTS TODAY – OUTDOOR LOCATION & WHAT TO BRING

posted Sep 16, 2026, 11:37 AM

We’re so excited to kick off our off-ice training for the season!

As always, during September we try to take advantage of the nice weather and hold our off-ice sessions outdoors whenever possible.

Today’s off-ice sessions will be held outside in Stan Wadlow Park, beside East York Memorial Arena.

Please remember to bring the following to every off-ice session:

Water bottle
Running shoes
Yoga mat
Skipping rope

We’re looking forward to a great season of off-ice training and can’t wait to get started!

2026/27 OFF-ICE TRAINING

posted Sep 8, 2026, 6:25 PM

We are pleased to announce the EYSC Off-Ice Training schedule for the 2026/27 season!

This year, we are offering both Strength & Conditioning and Jumps Off-Ice, with classes dedicated to specific skating levels.

Rising Stars skaters will be automatically enrolled in off-ice training. No action is required.

For Recreational Bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond skaters, off-ice training is included for skaters registered in one or more East York on-ice sessions.

At this time, skaters may register for one off-ice class per week. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If additional space becomes available, we may allow skaters to register for a second class later in the season.

Registration opens Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 PM.

Please only register your skater for one off-ice class at this time. Skaters who register for more than one class will be removed from all off-ice classes and will need to re-register.

We are aiming to begin off-ice programming on September 16. If there are any changes to the start date or schedule, families will be notified as soon as possible.

Please note that off-ice classes may occasionally be cancelled due to instructor availability or permit-related issues. Refunds or credits will not be provided for these cancellations.

Please check the calendar for our up to date off-ice schedule.

MONDAY STARSKATE START DATE UPDATE

posted Sep 6, 2026, 4:04 PM

Please note that the start date for Monday STARSkate has changed.

Monday sessions will now begin on Monday, September 21, 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

East York Skating Club

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION UPDATES

posted Aug 28, 2026, 1:14 PM

As registration approaches, please review the following important updates for the upcoming season.

Monday Skating Location

Monday sessions will begin the season at East York Memorial Arena and will remain there through October 5.

Beginning October 19, Monday sessions will move to Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, where they will remain for the rest of the season.

Please keep this location change in mind when registering for a Monday session.

Off-Ice Training

Our off-ice schedule is still being finalized and will be released separately after registration opens.

Off-ice programming will have its own dedicated registration, so members do not need to register for off-ice during the initial on-ice registration.

Adult Stars Group Program

Registration for the Adult Stars Group Program will open at a later date and will not be available during the initial registration period.

Additional program and registration details will be shared separately once finalized.

Thank you for your patience as we finalize the remaining details for the upcoming season. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ice!

EARLY REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY REMINDER

posted Aug 28, 2026, 1:04 PM

Hi EYSC Members,

As we prepare for registration, we wanted to clarify who is eligible for early member registration access.

To be considered a returning EYSC member and receive early access to registration, you must have been registered in an EYSC program during either:

The 2025–2026 Fall/Winter season, or
The Spring 2026 season

If you were not registered in a program during either of these seasons, you will not be eligible for early member registration and will be able to register when registration opens to the general public.

Please keep this in mind when planning for registration.

Thank you,
East York Skating Club

📩 MEMBER REGISTRATION CODES HAVE BEEN SENT!

posted Aug 21, 2026, 3:54 PM

EYSC members, please check your email inbox for your 2026–2027 Member Early Access Registration Code!

⭐ Member Registration: Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM
⭐ General Public Registration: Friday, August 28 at 6:00 PM

Please keep the email handy, as you will need the code to access early registration on Thursday.

If you don’t see the email in your inbox, be sure to check your junk/spam folder as well.

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the 2026–2027 season! ⛸️

2026–2027 FALL/WINTER PRICING & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

posted Aug 21, 2026, 3:10 PM

Our 2026–2027 Fall/Winter pricing has now been released!

Families are encouraged to carefully review our pricing, program information, qualification requirements, skating pathways, and schedule before registration opens to ensure they are selecting the appropriate program for their skater.

Registration Dates

Member Registration: Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM
General Public Registration: Friday, August 28 at 6:00 PM

Current members will receive a registration code by email to access early registration.

Important Information for the 2026–2027 Season

Rising Stars Auditions

All skaters interested in Rising Stars must first register for an audition. Following the audition, eligible skaters will be sent a link to register for the full season.

Tuesday Morning Skating

Tuesday morning skating will begin on October 20. Please keep this later start date in mind when reviewing the schedule.

Monday Sessions

The first four weeks of Monday sessions will be held at East York Memorial Arena (EYMA). Monday sessions will then transition to Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre the week after Thanksgiving. Please review the schedule carefully for session locations and dates.

STARSkate Assessments

All STARSkate test results received by the Club as of June 2026 have been uploaded to Skate Canada. Families are encouraged to review their skater's Skate Canada record before registration to confirm their current qualifications.

Program Changes

As part of our transition back to our traditional Fall/Winter program structure, we have made a few adjustments to our programming for the upcoming season.

Unfortunately, we will not be offering Teen/Tween CanSkate or Adult CanSkate this season.

Teen and tween skaters are still welcome to register in our regular stream of classes based on their current qualification level, such as CanSkate or Fundamentals.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing to provide a positive skating experience for all of our members.

Skate Canada Fee Updates

Skate Canada has increased several fees for the upcoming season:

2026–2027 Skate Canada Membership Fee: $65.70
STAR 1–5 Assessment Fees: $20 per assessment
STAR 6–Gold Assessment Fees: $30 per assessment

Before You Register

Please take some time before registration opens to carefully review the 2026–2027 pricing, program descriptions, qualification requirements, skating pathways, and schedule available on our website.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great season at East York Skating Club!

⛸️ WE’RE LOOKING FOR PROGRAM ASSISTANTS! ⛸️

posted Aug 20, 2026, 4:37 PM

Interested in getting more involved at EYSC this season? We’re looking for Program Assistants (PAs) to join our CanSkate team for the 2026–2027 season!

PAs work alongside our professional coaching staff to support younger skaters in our Pre-CanSkate, CanSkate, and Fundamentals programs while gaining valuable leadership and work experience.

Who can apply?
⭐ Skaters who are at least 10 years old as of September 2026
⭐ Skating at a minimum of the Bronze level
⭐ Able to commit to at least one CanSkate session per week
⭐ Fun, reliable, patient, and excited to work with younger skaters!

Mandatory PA Training
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:20–7:30 PM

All new and returning PAs are expected to attend training. Participants will receive 2 hours of skating credit or volunteer hours, plus pizza and a completion certificate!

PA Benefits
⭐ PA jacket for the season
⭐ Choose between $5/hour in skating credits OR high school volunteer hours
⭐ Build leadership and experience working with children
⭐ Great experience to add to a future resume

Interested? Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6ZxAY1YQp6rk82Dd_crgRnCOV6lrUMoFnGsDBpGNU75yrKw/viewform?usp=header

When completing the form, please select all sessions you would be available to PA, even if you have a preferred session.

We would love to welcome both new and returning PAs to the team this season! 💙⛸️

2026–2027 REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 27!

posted Aug 20, 2026, 2:18 PM

Registration for the 2026–2027 season is opening next week! Thank you for your patience as we finalize everything for the upcoming season.

Member Registration: Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM
Current members will receive a registration code via email to access early registration.

General Public Registration: Friday, August 28 at 6:00 PM

We encourage families to review our programs and schedule before registration opens to determine the appropriate program and session for their skater.

Pricing will be released soon.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ice!

INTRODUCING THE EYSC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM!

posted Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

The East York Skating Club is excited to launch our new 2026–2027 Volunteer Program!

As a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, our club depends on the support of dedicated volunteers to help deliver programs, events, and memorable experiences for our members.

Whether you're interested in joining a committee, helping at events, or supporting the club behind the scenes, there are a variety of opportunities to get involved.

Our new Volunteer Program includes:

Flexible volunteer opportunities
Onboarding and training
Volunteer credits and exclusive perks
Recognition throughout the season

Interested in volunteering this season?

Complete our Volunteer Interest Form today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiBG-5HDB9IRGWVZCmlY0gqCGGJ4taA8A_LlY052GhmojWHQ/viewform?usp=header

To learn more about the program, available opportunities, and volunteer benefits, visit the Get Involved section of our website.

Thank you for helping make the East York Skating Club a great place to skate! 💙⛸️

📢 2026–2027 FALL/WINTER TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

posted Aug 13, 2026, 2:53 PM

Our tentative Fall/Winter 2026–2027 schedule has now been posted under the Calendar section of our website!

Please note that off-ice programming and morning session times are still being finalized and will be added as soon as they are confirmed.

We encourage all members to take a look at the tentative schedule as we prepare for the upcoming season.

Registration has not yet opened. The registration date will be announced soon through our website, social media, and email, so stay tuned!

We can't wait to see everyone back on the ice!

SUMMER UPDATE

posted Jul 6, 2026, 5:33 PM

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

East York Skating Club is currently closed for the summer, but we are already hard at work preparing for another great season.

We are currently finalizing our arena permits, so our Fall/Winter registration date has not been confirmed just yet. We are hoping to have registration open mid-August, pending the finalization of our permits. We will also do our best to have the Fall/Winter schedule available as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience. We hope you're enjoying your summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the ice this fall!

LOCKER CLEAN-OUT AND LOCK RETURN REMINDER

posted Jun 2, 2026, 12:13 PM

Hi Skaters,

As this is the final week of our spring session, please remember to empty your locker and return your lock to the office by the end of the week.

I will be available in the office during the following times:

Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday (Test Day): Available throughout the day

Please note that any locks that have not been returned by the end of the week will be removed from lockers, and any remaining contents will be cleared out.

Thank you for your cooperation, and congratulations on completing another successful season!

Best,

Julia Haronitis
East York Skating Club

ICE SHOW PHOTOS ARE READY FOR PICKUP!

posted Jun 2, 2026, 12:04 PM

Hi Everyone,

Ice show photos are in and ready for pickup!

You may pick up your photos from the office during the following times this week:

Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

If you are unable to make it during any of these times, please let me know and we can discuss alternate arrangements.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the rink!

Best,

Julia Haronitis
East York Skating Club

REMINDER: END OF SPRING SEASON

posted May 28, 2026, 7:48 PM

Hi Families,

Just a reminder that the last day of our spring season is Thursday, June 4th.

Please note that there will be no skating on Friday, June 5th due to our STAR 6+ Test Day taking place that evening.

Thank you all for a wonderful spring season, and we look forward to seeing many of you again in the fall!

Best,
Julia