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PRE-JUNIOR

 

WELCOME TO PRE-JUNIOR

The PreJunior program allows skaters to complete CanSkate Stage 5 and 6 while transitioning into our STAR Program. Skaters participate in a 1-hour, fully coached session, continuing to work on the 3 fundamental areas:

  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Control

Skaters also participate in a 1-hour (Tuesdays and Thursdays) fitness class prior to the start of their on-ice session. This class is taught by a Flexafit Instructor. Fitness is an important part of developing a well-balanced skater to build strength, flexibility and prevent injury. The PreJunior program is offered 4 times per week (Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/ Saturdays). Note that fitness classes are not offered on Saturdays.

Although not required at this level, we do strongly recommend that skaters participate in two classes weekly in order to see a consistent improvement.

This is a full season program and runs through June 22, 2024.

Once skaters have completed the PreJunior program requirements, they will move up into our Junior program (skates on the same sessions as the PreJunior group but working on different skills areas). Note that the Junior program will have a mandatory two days per week commitment requirement.

PreJunior Skills Description and Standards

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GROUP LESSONS

PreJunior level skaters will participate in one hour of group instruction conducted by our Club coaches.  Skaters will participate in two 15 minute group lessons along with Junior level skaters focusing on skill development. A 30 minute small group lesson is taught following the CanSkate format focusing on Stage 5 and 6 skills.

 

OFF-ICE TRAINING

Young skaters should develop the habit of warming up and stretching their muscles before they step onto the ice. The class will help ensure a better practice by the time they progress to higher levels.  We expect all of our PreJunior skaters to attend the professionally led 60 minute off-ice fitness classes as scheduled and taught by Flexafit. A variety of physical activities will be introduced. Skaters must come dressed appropriately and be prepared for a class of sport specific exercises. They will be given 10 minutes to put on their skates before continuing to the on-ice session.

 

ASSESSMENTS

Assessing is done continuously throughout the season. Your skater's achievements will be rewarded with badges & ribbons as in CanSkate.  An evaluation report will be given to your skater periodically.  When your skater is ready to move up from PreJunior to the Junior program, you will be notified by the STARSkate Director.

 

SUPERVISION

During the session it is important for a parent or chaperone to remain in the arena. Sometimes skates need to be retied, or other assistance is required. Please make sure that we can find you at the rink during your child’s session.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

The Club sends regular emails to remind parents of upcoming events, class cancellations and other news. Please ensure that we have your current email address and that you have allowed for all email communications  when setting up your account in order to receive our important messages.

FEES

Please add $59 Skate Canada fee to first registration for each skater which covers Skate Canada membership and insurance from September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024. If your contact address is not in Mississauga, please add the non-resident fee of $60 per skating season for each skater which is submitted directly to the City of Mississauga.

MSC participates in the Skate Ontario Promotional Contest.  Each skater will receive a booklet of 20 lottery tickets valued at $40.00 that they may sell or keep themselves. The $40.00 will be charged at the time of registration. If the skater sells all of their tickets, the $40.00 is recouped by the skater.  A draw will be held by Skate Ontario in June 2024. These funds help to subsidize ice and program costs.