Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Learn to Skate Youth (10+ yrs)

Learn-to-Skate Youth (10+yrs)

A fun approach to learning to skate, designed for children with limited or no experience. We will focus on familiarizing your child to the ice and arena environment.  Standing alone and balance are the basic essentials for your child to progress in a positive way on the ice. 

*This is a very sensitive age for all and it is unreasonable to assume your child will just step on the ice and be comfortable.  Crying and not wanting to come on the ice without their parent is very common at this age.  Our instructors will try and assist your child to the best of their ability; however, priority will go to group instruction. It is up to the parent to watch their child until he or she is ready to join the group!  Please see 'Policies & Procedures' before registering your child.

Gloves/mittens and a hockey helmet are mandatory. Limited supply of skate and helmet rentals are available.

You will be prompted to select a 'Level' which is closest to your child's ability.  (when registering) This will give us a starting indication on how to split up the group.

  • Level 0:  First time on ice with no previous experience.
  • Level 1:  Limited experience, trouble standing on skates, walking/shuffling on skates.
  • Level 2:  Stand, Skate & Glide on two feet, unassisted.
  • Level 3:  Skate & Glide on one foot at a time, two foot stop, turn from forwards to backwards.

Pricing: (8 sessions) $100; (7) $90



Course Dates
Dates Day Time Ages Sessions Class Fee Course Id Register
Jan 08 - Feb 26 Sunday 12:00pm - 12:30pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7627 In Progress
Jan 10 - Feb 28 Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:15pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7628 In Progress
Jan 12 - Mar 01 Thursday 3:45pm - 4:15pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7629 In Progress
Mar 04 - Apr 29 Sunday 12:00pm - 12:30pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7630 Register
Mar 06 - Apr 24 Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:15pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7631 Register
Mar 08 - Apr 26 Thursday 3:45pm - 4:15pm 10 - 16 8 $100 7632 Register

Special Notes

For Summer Programs Please See the Hockey School Page

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DOUG MITCHEL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE

6066 Thunderbird Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: [604.822.6121]
Fax: [604.822.2025]
Pro-Shop: [604.827.4324]
E-mail: icerink@interchange.ubc.ca

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