ACCOMMODATION PARTNERSHIPS
Short Term Accommodations These local hotels and resorts offer special rates for skaters, large groups and their families. https://www.tourismbarrie.com/ Be sure to ask for… Read More
What's New
Programs October to March
Evening and weekend Learn to Skate (Canskate) Figure Skating and Power Skating between the months of October to March will be provided by the… Read More
FALL PRE CAN AND CANSKATE
We have had an overwhelming response to our Fall programs this year. There is limited space remaining for PRE CAN & CANSKATE ON SATURDAY and… Read More
Fall Programs Now Open for Registration
Programs are now available for registration under the programs tab. Read More
Co-Owner Matheson joins the Leafs!
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Mariposa Skaters at Skate Canada Nationals – Novice Division
Skate Canada National Championship, Novice Division is taking place this weekend in Calgary. Congratulations to these young skaters and coaches on qualifying! . Gavin… 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:June262023
Annual ON ICE Seminar 2023
EARLY BIRD $375 + hst
Before March 1st 2023 (full payment required prior to March 1st)March 1st $425 + 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 8am-5pm 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:June262023
Annual ON ICE Seminar ADULT EDITION 2023
EARLY BIRD $375 + hst
Before March 1st 2023 (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 daily 8am-5pm 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:July32023
Summer Camp (Canskate, Figure and Hockey Skating) 2023
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:July32023
Summer School 2023
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 Session Package includes:
- 30 minutes off ice jumps Monday-Thursday
- 2 Sessions
- 4 off ice conditioning classes
- Group lessons Monday-Thursday for BRONZE (Half day camp)
- Blades On Ice Class Monday-Thursday (SILVER, GOLD and Elite)
Upcoming. Starts:July52023
Summer Canskate 2023
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. If your child is under 6 and has received their CANSKATE RIBBON they may register for Canskate.
Taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.
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Upcoming. Starts:July52023
Summer Pre-Canskate (ages 2-4) 2023
Pre-CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development for ages 2-4. 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.
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Upcoming. Starts:August82023
Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2023
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
- Daily Dryland