Your ice time. Your goals. Your pace.
What is the Adult Skating Program?
DFSC’s Adult Skating Program is a recreational class for adults of all skill levels—from complete beginners to confident skaters looking to refresh or further develop their skills. Participants work toward their own goals in a relaxed, supportive environment alongside other adults who simply want to become stronger, more comfortable skaters.
Lessons are led by an NCCP-certified Skate Canada coach and tailored to each participant’s current ability and goals. Instruction may include balance, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, crossovers, edges and more advanced skills as appropriate.
Who Can Register?
The program is open to adults aged 18 and over, including complete beginners, returning skaters and experienced recreational skaters who want to improve specific skills. No formal figure skating or hockey background is required.
Coaches will adapt instruction to each participant’s ability, experience and goals, allowing everyone to progress at an appropriate pace. Whether you are stepping onto the ice for the first time, returning after years away or looking to refine more advanced skills, the program is designed to meet you where you are.
Required Equipment
All participants MUST wear a current CSA-approved hockey helmet. Bike and ski helmets are not permitted. Helmet use is required for all participants, regardless of skating experience. Please review our Helmet Policy for full details.
Figure skates, hockey skates and recreational skates are all acceptable, provided they fit securely and are in safe condition.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and stay warm on the ice. Gloves are strongly recommended.
Protective hockey equipment may be worn if it helps you feel more comfortable on the ice. However, sticks and pucks are not permitted during this program.
Helpful tip: Beginners may appreciate snow pants or other lightly padded clothing for a little extra warmth and cushioning while getting comfortable with falls.
Program Structure
The Adult Skating Program runs for 20 weeks from October through March, with one 1-hour class each Wednesday morning. Lessons are taught in a supportive group setting, with instruction adapted to each participant’s current ability, experience and personal goals.
Participants may choose to work through the official CanSkate stages, including assessments and skill completion, or simply focus on improving their skating for recreation and personal enjoyment. Lessons may include balance, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, crossovers, edges and more advanced skills, depending on each skater’s goals and ability.
Participants in the Adult Skating Program will NOT take part in DFSC’s year-end Carnival.
Payment Options & Financial Support
A payment installment option is available at the time of registration. If your family requires alternate payment arrangements, please contact us at didsburyfsc@gmail.com to discuss further.
Volunteer Commitment & Fundraising Requirements
The Adult Skating Program has no volunteer or fundraising requirements. There are no raffle booklets, volunteer shifts or additional club commitments.
Just register, bring your skates and enjoy the ice—this program is designed to keep the focus on learning, improving and having fun.
Schedule & Important Dates
Our Adult Skating Program runs from October to March, with 20 weeks of lessons in total.
Key dates include the Season Kick-Off Skate on September 28th, and the Holiday Fun Skate on December 14th.
Classes may be canceled on holidays, or due to arena availability. For example, there will be NO LESSONS on Thanksgiving Day (October 12, 2026), or on Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026). We encourage families to visit our Important Dates page for a complete overview of seasonal breaks and scheduling updates.
Still Have Questions?
We’ve designed this page to give you everything you need to know before registering for the Adult Skating Program. If anything’s unclear, or you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at didsburyfsc@gmail.com. We’re happy to help you get started with confidence.
