Crystal Ridge Skating Club
Our Programs
PreCanskate
PreCanSkate is for ages 3-4 and is a dynamic learn-to-skate progam that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development.
Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, The program centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.
Canskate
CanSkate is for ages 5+ and is a dynamic learn-to-skate progam that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development.
Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity.
Figure Skating
PreStar
PreStar is the next step after CanSkate for skaters looking for an introduction to the sport of Figure Skating.
In the PreStar program skaters will learn a variety of beginner figure skating elements including turns, jumps, spins, and field movements.
The PreStar program is a 45 minute fully instructed intro to figure skating program.
Figure Skating
STAR 1-5
The STAR 1-5 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada, targeting athletes looking for a future in the sport.
Taught by Skate Canada NCCP coaches, the program introduces participants to the basic figure skating elements to create the foundation for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.
All skaters in this program must have passed CanSkate Stage 6 or equivalent. Skaters may be any age. Adaptive skaters who have the required skating ability welcome.
Figure Skating
STAR 6 - Gold
The STAR 6 – Gold is an assessment and event structure for skaters who completed the Star 1-5 program.
This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-5 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.
Our Coaches
Below is the contact information for our coaching staff. They can be contacted if you are interested in private lessons.
Carly Brox
Regional Coach Trained
CanSkate
carly.brox@hotmail.com
Kristen Chadwick
Certified Regional Coach
CanSkate and StarSkate
chadwick_kristen@hotmail.com
(289) 407-2019
Carol Ann Woodland
Certified National Coach
CanSkate and StarSkate
skaterca@live.ca
(905) 382-6731
Danielle Landey
Regional Coach Trained
CanSkate and StarSkate
danielle.landey@icloud.com
About Us
The Crystal Ridge Skating Club is a registered not-for-profit organization.
The club is managed by volunteer board members, elected at the Annual General Meeting.
2024 / 2025 Board Members
President: Dayna Denham
Vice President: Rosanne Sandel
Treasurer: Danielle Biko
Secretary: Marc Dekker
Coaches Rep: Kristen Chadwick
Bingo Chair: Suki Cho
Ice Chair: Corrina Gianfrancesco