There is no better way for kids to have fun learning how to skate than with everybody’s favorite mascot: Sparty!
The Sparty Learn 2 Skate program features:
Qualified skating instructors with the expertise needed to coach your child through the program’s six levels
Level One starts with falling down & getting up, balancing on two feet, turning on the spot, and skating forwards (walking)
Level Six progresses all the way to two-foot side stops and crossovers
See below for a full breakdown of the program’s levels.
Children will have the opportunity to skate with their friend Spartacat. He will visit the class once per season to demonstrate drills, assist participants, and, most of all, have fun.
Each participant will receive a Sparty Certificate at the completion of the session to celebrate the new skills that they have learned.
50 minutes of on-ice instruction per class, with 12 weeks of fun!
PLEASE NOTE: Parents do not go on the ice with the children.
This program is intended for beginner skaters between the ages of 3-8 years old. Please see the dates and time for all groups listed below.
Please note that sessions at the Richcraft Sensplex are powered by theOttawa Senators Hockey Programs and as such feature Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs instructors (vs. “Skating only” instructors) helping with the Sparty Learn 2 Skate program.
*Please note- The April 27th sessions at Richcraft will start at 12:15pm and 1:15pm *Please note – The May 4th sessions at Richcraft will start at 11:30am and 12:30pm *Please note- The May 11th sessions at Richcraft will start at 11:30am and 12:30pm
Summer 2024
LOOKING FOR SUMMER SPARTY LEARN 2 SKATE SESSIONS? PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW:
If your child is finishing up with our current learn to skate program or a similar program elsewhere, it’s time to think about moving them to the next level. There are six levels to achieve in the Sparty Learn 2 Skate program. These levels are outlined below. Once a child graduates from, or reaches the upper levels of the Sparty Learn 2 Skate program, they are encouraged to take the next step which is to join the Ottawa Senators Intro 2 Hockey Program, which takes place at the Bell Sensplex & Richcraft Sensplex. The Intro 2 Hockey program is quite simply the best way to introduce little ones to the world’s greatest game!
Note: Parents register based on time slots only, not by level. Each session is further divided up by level.
Please call (613) 599-0222 to register by phone.
SPARTY LEARN TO SKATE LEVELS
LEVEL 1
Falling down
Getting up
Balancing on two feet
Turning on the spot
Skating forwards (walking)
LEVEL 2
Forward 2 foot glide
Forward sculling (bubbles)
Forward sliding touching toes
Backward skating (walking)
Forward stopping (snowplow, 1/2 snowplow)
LEVEL 3
Backward sculling (bubbles)
2 foot turn, forward to backwards
Forward 1 foot glide (both feet)
Backward stopping (snowplow, 1/2 snowplow)
Skating forwards – 2 foot jump
LEVEL 4
5 consecutive crossovers
2 foot glide to 1 foot
2 foot jump (forward-backward & backward-forward)
Backward skating
Forward to backward skating on circle
LEVEL 5
Back crossovers (walking)
5 consecutive crossovers
Forward to backward sculling
2 foot jump (forward – back & back to forward)
2 foot turning on a curve
LEVEL 6
2 foot side stop both ways
Slalom forward and backward
Backward gliding on curve (1 foot)
Inside edges forward
Consecutive back crossovers
Equipment Needed
Skates
CSA approved helmet with full cage is mandatory
Gloves are mandatory
Long pants and long sleeves are mandatory
Athletic pants are recommended *Please note, most new skaters tend to fall down multiple times, it is suggested to use older athletic jacket/pants incase they get wornout or dirty.