WHAT SHOULD MY SKATER WEAR
“All Skate Canada member clubs and skating schools who offer a CanSkate program must ensure all Canskate and Adult Canskate participants up to and including Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet while on the ice.” (Skate Canada)
Canskate children should wear warm comfortable clothing that will not interfere with their skating i.e. bulky snowsuits. Skaters should wear mitts or gloves. No long scarves or hats should be worn on the ice as they can be dangerous.
Skating costumes for girls consist of a one piece dress or skirt and lycra tights or leotards and a warm sweater. (This is optional for the Canskate/Preliminary skater). A pair of warm pants and a sweater is suitable for boys. For the Pre Preliminary skater who may try a Skate Canada test the above outfit is desirable. Parents will have sufficient notice if the skater is ready for a test and will have a choice if you wish the skater to try it.