Frequently Asked Questions
How old should my son/daughter be to register?
What are the skill requirements that my son/daughter should meet before registering?
How long is every class, and how many classes are there during the season?
How much does the class cost?
What is the maximum number of students that can register in a class?
What is the instructor-to-student ratio?
What equipment or clothing does my son/daughter have to wear?
How do I know what badge level my son/daughter has obtained?
The class I want to register my son/daughter for is full, is there a waiting list?
Where can I purchase a CSA approved hockey helmet and/or ice skates?
Are parents/guardians allowed on the ice?
When does my son/daughter’s class start and/or end?
My son/daughter missed one of his/her classes. Can he/she make up the missed class?
What is the Club's refund policy?
How do I volunteer?
How old should my son/daughter be to register?
Learn-to-Skate: All students must be at least 3 years of age and not older than 4 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in (i.e. if the first class starts October 1st, all students must be 3 years of age as of September 30th).
Advanced Learn-to-Skate: All students must be 4 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in (must also be recommended to enroll in this program by one of our skating instructors).
Basic Skating Skills: All students must be at least 5 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in.
Advanced Basic Skating: All students must be at least 5 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in.
Powerskating: All students must be at least 6 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in (they must also meet the skill requirements listed below – some classes are age restricted).
Powerskating & Puckhandling: All students must be at least 8 years of age as of the start date of the class they are registering in (they must also meet the skill requirements listed below – some classes are age restricted).
What are the skill requirements that my son/daughter should meet before registering?
Learn-to-Skate: There are no skill requirements for this program.
Advanced Learn-to-Skate: All students must have taken Learn-to-Skate previously, and must have been recommended by a one our skating instructors to enroll in this program.
Basic Skating Skills: There are no skill requirements for this program. All students will be evaluated on their skill level and grouped accordingly during the first week of classes.
Advanced Basic Skating: All particpants must have received their level 3 badge from the Basic Skating Skills program or can meet the equivalent skills needed to pass level 3.
Powerskating: All students must be able to skate forwards and backwards the full length of the ice, and able to stop on command without using the boards. This program is designed for hockey & ringette players.
Powerskating & Puckhandling: All students must meet the requirements of Powerskating (above), and be able to perform the following skating skills proficiently: (1) Forwards & backwards crossovers the length of the ice; (2) Two foot hockey stops both directions; and (3) Tight turns & pivots. This program is designed for elite hockey & ringette players.
How long is every class, and how many classes are there during the season?
Learn-to-Skate: Every class is 30 minutes in length. Learn-to-Skate is split into to separate sessions, with session consisting of 10 classes (session #1 – October to December; session #2 – January to March).
Advanced Learn-to-Skate: Every class is 45 minutes in length, and there are 20 classes during season.
Basic Skating Skills: Every class is one hour in length, and there are 20 classes during the season.
Advanced Basic Skating: Every class is one hour in length, and there are 20 classes during the season.
Powerskating: Every class is one hour in length, and there are 20 classes during the season.
Powerskating & Puckhandling: Every class is one hour in length, and there are 20 classes during the season.
How much does the class cost?
Please click on FEES for a complete list of program costs.
What is the maximum number of students that can register in a class?
Learn-to-Skate: Registration is capped at 15 students per class (except Saturday - capped at 9 students per class).
Advanced Learn-to-Skate: Registration is capped at 8 students per class.
Basic Skating Skills: Registration is capped at 20 students per class.
Advanced Basic Skating: Registration is capped at 10 students per class.
Powerskating: Registration is capped at 20 students per class.
Powerskating & Puckhandling: Registration is capped at 20 students per class.
What is the instructor-to-student ratio?
All of our classes have a maximum instructor-to-student ratio of one instructor for every eight students.
What equipment or clothing does my son/daughter have to wear?
Learn-to-Skate: All students are required have a properly fitted CSA hockey helmet & ice skates, and warm mittens. We recommend that students wear slush or rain pants, and a warm jacket or sweater, and a face mask on their helmet. Ski or snow pants and hockey equipment (i.e. hockey gloves) are not recommended as they are too bulky and will hinder students learning.
Advanced Learn-to-Skate: All students are required to have a properly fitted CSA hockey helmet & ice skates, and warm mittens. We recommend that students wear slush or rain pants, and a warm jacket or sweater, and a face mask on their helmet. Ski or snow pants and hockey equipment (i.e. hockey gloves) are not recommended as they are too bulky and will hinder students learning.
Basic Skating Skills: All students are required to have a properly fitted CSA hockey helmet & ice skates, and warm mittens. We recommend that students wear slush or rain pants, a warm jacket or sweater, and a face mask on their helmet. Ski or snow pants are not recommended as they are too bulky and will hinder students learning.
Advanced Basic Skating: All students are required to have a properly fitted CSA hockey helmet & ice skates, and warm mittens. We recommend that students wear slush or rain pants, and a warm jacket or sweater. Ski or snow pants are not recommended as they are too bulky and will hinder students learning.
Powerskating: All students are required to wear full hockey or ringette equipment. This includes the following (not inclusive): a hockey/ringette stick, neck guard, properly fitted CSA hockey helmet with face mask, and hockey skates.
Powerskating & Puckhandling: All students are required to wear full hockey or ringette equipment. This includes the following (not inclusive): a hockey/ringette stick, neck guard, properly fitted CSA hockey helmet with face mask, and hockey skates.
How do I know what badge level my son/daughter has obtained?
Please check your son/daughters last report card to see what badge level he/she has obtained. Or you can e-mail us at ( crestwood@skatecrestwood.ca).
The class I want to register my son/daughter for is full, is there a waiting list?
Yes, we do have a waiting list for all of our classes. However, we do suggest that you register now for your second choice, as classes do fill up quickly. To have your son/daughter's name on the waiting list please e-mail us at ( crestwood@skatecrestwood.ca).
Include your son/daughter's name, the class & time slot you prefer, and your phone number. If a spot does open up in your preferred class we will contact you.
Where can I purchase a CSA approved hockey helmet and/or ice skates?
We recommend Klondike Cycle & Sports (9440 - 149 Street), or United Cycle (10323 – 78 Avenue). As both of these sporting goods stores have knowledgeable staff, and a large selection of new & used ice skates.
Are parents/guardians allowed on the ice?
We do not allow parents/guardian on the ice surface. All students must be able to participate in their classes independently.
When does my son/daughter’s class start and/or end?
Please click on SCHEDULES for a complete list of start and end dates for all programs. Also included is a list of days that there are no classes during the season.
My son/daughter missed one of his/her classes. Can he/she make up the missed class?
Sorry, but we do not allow students to make up missed classes on another day. We are restricted as to the number of students we can have on the ice by the City of Edmonton. Furthermore, Crestwood's Executive committee feels that it would be unfair to the students registered in the class(es) that would be used for the make-up lesson(s).
What is the Club's refund policy?
For all classes, if a refund request is made prior to the class start date, the class fee less a $30.00 administrative fee will be refunded to the registrant.
If a refund request is made before the end of the second scheduled lesson, registrants will be refunded 75% of their class fee less a $30.00 administrative fee.
If a refund is requested after the first two scheduled lessons have been completed NO CLASS FEES will be refunded.
All refund requests must be made in writing to Crestwood Skating Club's Executive Committee (not to instructors).
How do I volunteer?
To volunteer or for more details about volunteering on Crestwood Skating Club’s Executive Committee, please e-mail us ( crestwood@skatecrestwood.ca) with your contact information, and we will pass your information onto our President to contact you.
