Spring Skating
Our first day of Spring Skating School begins April 6th and ends May 12th. Please note there is no skating Friday April 18th or… Read More
What's New
Edge and Balance
Spring Edge and Balance will open for registration on January 22nd under the PROGRAMS tab. Alternately our Edge and Balance program will be delivered… Read More
Octoberfest Competition
Come and see some of Canada's top skating talent this October at the Allandale Recreation Centre. Singles, Pairs, Dance up to Senior Athletes. $8… Read More
Jeff Buttle visits Mariposa Seminar
We were thrilled to have Jeff Buttle back with us for the 2024 Mariposa Seminar. Catch a glimpse of the action on CTV. CTV… Read More
IMPORTANT DATES
April 9th - Spring Skating Begins May 9th - Test Day May 12th - Last Day Canskate May 13th - 20th - All Skating Closed… Read More
Important Dates
NO SKATING We will not have any DAY ICE for Singles or Hockey at the Allandale Arena NOVEMBER 17th NOVEMBER 24th The following programs are running: Dance & Pairs at Sadlon Read More
Why Mariposa School of Skating?
Pathway of Excellence
Something For All Ages and Levels
The Mariposa School of Skating is a full service training centre. We welcome skaters of all ages and skating disciplines from our local area or around the world to train with us for any length of time.
We have a coaching team and a variety of diversity skating programs we excel at delivering, from elite competitive figure skating programs to learn to skate to hockey skating programs to our RVH Therapy on Ice. Skating champions like Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko and Jennifer Robinson put Mariposa on the map as an internationally renowned school. Mariposa is a full-service training centre that offers top level instruction for every age and level of skater. W
Our Internationally renowned school is THE destination for skaters looking to improve their skating!
Through our Performance Galas with the Barrie Huronia Rotary Club, our golf
tournament, Innisdale Secondary School Christmas shows and more. We have collected $1million for RVH, over $180,000 for the Alzheimer Society, $100,000 for the building of the Barrie Molson Centre and more.
World-class training facilities
- Olympic and Standard size ice pad
- Fully equipped Fitness Room
- Ballet Studio
- Classroom
- Administrative Office
- Pool for recovery programs
- High School on location
- Elementary School within 120 metres
- on-site skate sharpening
Winning legacy and bright future
Founded in Orillia, Ontario in 1973 by Doug Leigh and Tom Harrison, the school moved to Barrie in 1988 to accommodate the needs of world class skaters while establishing a campus at the Allandale Recreation Centre. Home to National Champions, Olympic medallists and World Champions from around the world, the school has seen success in Singles, Ice Dance and Pairs with champions like Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko, Jeff Buttle, Jennifer Robinson, Jacinthe Lariviere & Lenny Faustino.
David Islam and Paul Matheson became the co-owners in June 2017 to continue the strong legacy that has been built at the Mariposa School of Skating.
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming. Starts:April62025
Spring Pre-Canskate; Canskate 2025
Pre-CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Skate 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. Pre-Canskaters must be 2-4 years of age. If your child is under 6 years of age and has completed the PreCanskate Ribbon, they may register for the CANSKATE program.
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Skate 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. Canskaters must be 5 years of age OR passed stage one to do this program. Taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.Upcoming. Starts:April72025
Spring Starskate (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Starskate is Skate Canada's Figure Skating program designed to introduce skaters to a series of evaluation and performance opportunities as they progress through 10 Star levels to their Gold tests. You will find BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD sessions here. There are four disciplines in Starskate which are designed to help develop a well rounded skater.
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Upcoming. Starts:April72025
Power Skating Spring 2025
Program runs for 5 weeks
- All skaters must pre-register for each class online and then check-in at desk upon arrival.
- All sessions max 30 skaters
- All sessions will be divided into groups according to the skaters level.
- This program requires full equipment
Upcoming. Starts:June232025
Annual ON ICE Seminar 2025
EARLY BIRD $420 + hst
Before March 1st 2025 (full payment required prior to March 1st)March 1st $473 + HST
Space is limited and on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Full payment is required to hold your spot.Coaches $80 + HST
club initiative
When a club sends 5 skaters to the seminar- they can send 2 coaches FOR FREE! The Mariposa Seminar is an informative and motivational week for coaches and skaters to learn new techniques or train existing ones. The seminar runs daily with scheduled on and off ice classes. Daily group lessons cover dynamic warm-up, jumps, spins and edges while choreography, ballet, flexibility and strength classes are rotated throughout the week to enhance your skater's training. Daily group lessons cover:- Jump and Spin Technique
- Edge, Turn and Artistic Classes
- Ballet, Dance, Flexibility and Strength
- Off ice Jump class
- Lecture series
Upcoming. Starts:June232025
Annual ON ICE Seminar ADULT EDITION 2025
EARLY BIRD $420 + hst
Before March 1st 2025 (full payment required prior to March 1st) The Mariposa Seminar is an informative and motivational week for coaches and skaters to learn new techniques or train existing ones. The seminar runs with a fluctuating schedule during the day with on and off ice classes. Each day is a different lesson for the skaters and coaches as well as the opportunity to mingle and interact with participating skaters and coaches. Daily group lessons cover:- Jump and Spin Technique
- Edge, Turn and Artistic Classes
- Ballet, Dance, Flexibility and Strength
- Off ice Jump class
- Lecture series
Upcoming. Starts:June302025
Summer School (Training Camp) 2025
The Mariposa School of Skating offers one of the best summer skating programs in the world. We offer programming for Singles, Pairs and Dance at all levels. By integrating both on and off-ice classes into each training day the summer program is designed to help skaters at all levels reach their goals.
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Full Package includes:
- 30 minutes off ice jumps Monday-Thursday
- 2 Freestyle Sessions
- 4 off ice conditioning classes
- Group lessons Monday-Thursday for STARSkate
- Blades On Ice Class Monday-Thursday Pre-Competitive and up
Upcoming. Starts:June302025
Summer Camp (Canskate, Figure and Hockey Skating) 2025
The Mariposa Summer camp is the only skating camp in the area to offer multi sport participation. Hosted at the Allandale Recreation Centre, a state of the art facility which offers a multitude of recreation and training services. Spend your summer improving your physical development while learning valuable skills on land, on ice and in water!
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Upcoming. Starts:June302025
Summer Supervision for STARSkate and Pre-Comp Skaters
The Mariposa School of Skating Supervision program is in place to help support parents who are not able to be present at the rink during their skater's sessions. This is recommended for skaters under the age of 12. It is mandatory that all skaters 10 and under are accompanied by a supervising adult while at the facility.
This program is for STARSkate and Pre Comp Summer School Skaters who would like 1/2 Day or Full Day supervision in addition to their program.
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Upcoming. Starts:July22025
Summer Pre-Canskate; Canskate 2025
Pre-CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Skate 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. Pre-Canskaters must be 2-4 years of age. If your child is under 6 years of age and has completed the PreCanskate Ribbon, they may register for the CANSKATE program.
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Skate 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. Canskaters must be 5 years of age OR passed stage one to do this program. Taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.Upcoming. Starts:August52025
Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2025
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
- Daily Dryland