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OFF-ICE LOCATION CHANGE

posted Sep 17, 2025, 3:49 PM

Hi everyone,

A quick heads-up that Wednesday and Friday Off-Ice sessions will now meet at Stan Wadlow Clubhouse (by the pool).

What to bring:

Strength/conditioning on Wednesdays & Pre-Bronze groups :

Yoga mat
Water bottle
Skipping rope
Running shoes
Hair tied back

Stretch on Friday:

Yoga mat
Water bottle
Thin socks
Hair tied back

Thanks for your flexibility!

SKATER DEVELOPMENT DAY WITH ANDREW EVANS - OCTOBER 1ST 2025

posted Sep 17, 2025, 2:20 PM

Calling all Star Skaters!

To get our East York skaters even more excited and motivated for the upcoming season, we will be hosting a Skater Development Seminar on Wednesday, October 1^st, 2025, with Andrew Evans

Registration closes on: September 26^th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Andrew Evans

Andrew Evans is a seasoned and highly respected figure skating coach with over 13 years of experience. As the co-owner of the Toronto Lakeshore Skating School (TLSS), Andrew has built a reputation for excellence in athlete development and performance.

Over the course of his career, Andrew has coached skaters who have medaled at the Canadian Championships in every level of the women’s discipline and the pairs discipline. His athletes are known for their technical precision, strong fundamentals, and performance quality.

Andrew’s approach to coaching combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to long-term athlete development. He believes in building a strong foundation through repetition and discipline, and fosters an environment where skaters are challenged to push their boundaries while being supported by a clear system.

Through TLSS, Andrew has created a training ground that attracts skaters from across the country and internationally, offering a path from learn-to-skate to elite competition. His leadership continues to shape the next generation of Canadian figure skating talent.

INFO:

Bronze will run from: 4:10 – 5:05 PM

Silver/Gold will run from: 5:05 – 6:05 PM

Flood: 6:05-6:15 PM

Pre-bronze will run from: 6:15 – 7:00 PM

If you are currently registered for a Wednesday Bronze or Silver/Gold session, this is included in your registration fees - no need to register.

Non-Wednesday skaters can register for the Skater Development Session for $20 through this link. They will attend the session aligned with their level. Skater Development October 1st Registration

Please note: There will be NO off-ice that day.

Thank you, everyone and hope to see all our bronze, silver, and gold Starskaters take part in this exciting opportunity!

RISING STAR AUDITION REMINDER - SEPTEMBER 18 2025

posted Sep 17, 2025, 2:19 PM

Hello EYSC Members!

Our Rising Star Auditions will be this Thursday, September 18th, at 5:20 PM

Is your Canskater working on badge 3 - 6?

Do they have a passion for figure skating, the drive to excel or the dream to compete?

We have a few spaces remaining in our Rising Stars Program and are opening up spots for a 1-day audition for any skaters who want to try out!

This invitation-only program comprises 4-9-year-old skaters identified by our coaching staff or who as having a natural talent for figure skating and runs concurrently with our Canskate and Fundamentals programs. This means your skater will have the unique opportunity of working towards completing their Canskate badges and STAR 1 figure skating tests all in the same skating season. STAR 1 is Skate Canada's first level of competitive figure skating and is geared toward skaters looking to progress in the sport.

Rising Stars runs once per week on Thursday from 5:20-6:05 pm. All participants must also be enrolled in either a Canskate or Fundamentals session.

We have a wonderful team of coaches from provincial to national levels who will be working on jumps, spins, stroking, and edges with these skaters in a challenging yet fun and engaging environment. We have only a few spots remaining, so we hope to see you there!

The audition cost is $25 and will run concurrently with our Rising Stars session on Thursday, September 18th.

Registration for the audition is available on Uplifter starting today!

https://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com/registration/?category_level_id%5B%5D=114

If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Shawn Verasammy, our Star Skate Co-ordinator at eyscstarskate@gmail.com.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25 2025

posted Sep 17, 2025, 2:18 PM

Hello EYSC Members!

Please join us on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, @ 6:30 pm in the arena lobby for our AGM - Annual General Meeting

It is the obligation of the East York Skating Club, a non-profit organization, to provide our members with an understanding of how our club runs, including meeting our board of directors, being informed of our financial management, program design, operations, volunteer management & an overall view of what makes our club work. The AGM is the chance for you to listen in, ask questions & get informed.

Our club is volunteer-run & requires the energy & time of an army of volunteers to make things happen & continue to be able to provide the programs we do. If you are at all interested in joining our board or would like to help out with one of the club's committees, please contact us at eastyorksc@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

WELCOME TO CANSKATE 2025/2026 SEASON

posted Sep 11, 2025, 2:24 PM

Pre-Can/Canskate/Fundamentals/Tween/Teens/Adults

Fall 2025

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

Sunday Sessions - September 14^th
Tuesday Sessions - September 16^th
Thursday Sessions – September 18^th

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
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:

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.
Skaters will be required to put the sticker nametag on their helmets, and a coloured dot will be used to indicate their group.
Skaters & Parents can then proceed downstairs and choose a changeroom to put on their skates.

Session Flow:

For the first session, 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.

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 name tag/helmet will indicate their group colour.

Pre-Can will stay with their coach for the entire session, for 30 minutes.

Canskate, Tween & Fundamental Skaters will have a group warm-up, 30 minutes of classes, followed by a group activity & cool down. Classes will cover 3 skating disciplines: Balance (forwards, edges, crossovers), Agility (turns, spins, jumps) and Control (stopping, backwards & speed). After a few weeks (once skaters are comfortable moving and the groups are set), skaters will rotate stations to see 3 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!

Teen & Adult Canskate Skaters will have a 5-minute warm-up followed by a group lesson based on their level. At the end will be a 5-minute session to ask questions and practice independently.

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 are also able to view the sessions you are registered for

Key Dates:

You may also refer to our Key Dates on our News Page https://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com/news/. This will highlight any start & end date/cancelled/special sessions.

Along with sending a reminder email, we will post information on our News Page & our Instagram Stories @eastyorkskatingclub

Questions:

For any additional questions, please reach out to Admin, Julia, at Eastyorksc@gmail.com or to our Canskate Coordinator, Chanon, at canskate.eastyork@gmail.com

RISING AUDITION

posted Sep 9, 2025, 3:13 PM

Attention, attention!

Is your Canskater working on badge 3 - 6?

Do they have a passion for figure skating, the drive to excel or the dream to compete?

We have a few spaces remaining in our Rising Stars Program and are opening up spots for a 1-day audition for any skaters who want to try out!

Rising Stars runs once per week on Thursday from 5:20-6:05 pm. All participants must also be enrolled in either a Canskate or Fundamentals session.

The audition cost is $25 and will run concurrently with our Rising Stars session on Thursday, September 18th.

Registration for the audition is available on Uplifter starting today!

https://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com/registration/?category_level_id%5B%5D=114

If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Shawn Verasammy, our Star Skate Co-ordinator at eyscstarskate@gmail.com.

PA TRAINING REMINDER

posted Sep 8, 2025, 1:49 PM

Quick reminder that Program Assistant Training is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30–7:00 PM.

Who can attend:

Minimum age: 10 years old as of September 2025
Training attendance: Required for all new PAs and highly recommended annually, even if you’ve attended before (there are program updates this season)

Schedule

5:30–6:10 PM — On-Ice (please bring skates)
6:10–6:20 PM — Skates off
6:20–7:00 PM — Meet in the lobby for session info, jacket try-on, pizza, and certificates

Thanks so much—see you on the ice!

PRE-BRONZE GROUPS OFF-ICE INFO

posted Sep 5, 2025, 12:20 PM

We are very excited to welcome everyone to Pre-Bronze Groups.

Our Off-Ice sessions will be led by our wonderful instructor, Laura.

Off-Ice Location & Schedule:

September 5, 10 & 12 → Please meet Laura in the arena lobby. Weather permitting, we’ll use the outdoor space.
Beginning September 17 → Sessions will move to Stan Wadlow Clubhouse (behind the arena, near the pool).

What to Bring Each Week:

Yoga mat
Water bottle
Proper running shoes
Skipping rope
Hair tied back for every class

OFF-ICE INFO

posted Sep 3, 2025, 9:01 AM

We are very excited to welcome everyone back to East York this fall!

Our Off-Ice sessions will be led by our wonderful instructor, Laura.

Location

September 3, 5, 10 & 12 → Lobby or outside
Beginning September 17 → Stan Wadlow Clubhouse (near the pool)

What to Bring

Strength & Conditioning (Wednesdays)

Yoga mat
Water bottle
Proper running shoes
Skipping rope
Hair tied back

Ballet & Stretch (Fridays)

Yoga mat
Water bottle
Thin socks
Hair tied back

PRE-BRONZE GROUPS CANCELLED TONIGHT

posted Sep 3, 2025, 8:56 AM

Dear Wednesday Pre-Bronze Skaters,

Unfortunately, due to a permitting error, we are unable to begin our first session today. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

A credit will be applied to each skater’s account, which can be used toward Ice Show, test days, or future registrations.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on the ice next week!

EYSC KEY DATES

posted Sep 1, 2025, 9:48 AM

We’re so excited to kick off another season with you! Below are some important upcoming dates to mark in your calendar. Please note that these are subject to change, and more details will be shared as they become available.

Key Dates

Tuesday, Sept 2 – First week of all StarSkate + Morning session begins
Wednesday, Sept 3 – Pre-Bronze Groups begin + Off-ice (in lobby/outside until Stan Wadlow is available Sept 17)
Tuesday, Sept 9 – PA Training @ 5:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 14 – First week of CanSkate groups (including Adult CanSkate)
Thursday, Sept 18 – First day of Rising Stars + Rising Stars Audition
Thursday, Sept 25 – AGM
Wednesday, Oct 1 – Skater Development Day (more info coming soon)
Thanksgiving (Oct 12–13) – No skating
Monday, Oct 20 – Don Montgomery ice starts
Halloween (Oct 31) – No skating
Wednesday, Nov 12 – Simulation Day (No regular sessions)
Friday, Nov 28 – Test Day #1 (No Skating)
Friday, Dec 19 – Last day of skating before break
Sunday, Jan 4 – StarSkate + CanSkate resume
Thursday, Feb 5 – Test Day #2 (No Skating)
Wednesday, Feb 11 – Tentative Ice Show Feature Auditions (No Skating)
Family Day (Feb 15–16) – No skating
March Break (Mar 15–21) – All sessions running
Monday, Mar 23 – Last day at Don Montgomery
Wednesday, Apr 1 – Last day of Sessions
Thursday, Apr 2 – Test Day #3 (No Skating)

We’re looking forward to a fantastic season together! ❄️