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
What's New
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
Canskate/Starskate October 15- March
Thank you for your interest in our programs. The Barrie Skating Club runs all evening programs from October 15th to March 2024. Please visit… Read More
In Memory of Alexandra Paul (Islam)
Dear Mariposa family and community, We come together with heavy hearts and deep sorrow to announce the passing of one of our own, Alexandra… 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:January72025
Edge & Balance Plus: Tight Turns and Transitions
This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4:00-4:50pm
Upcoming. Starts:March102025
Hockey March Break Camp 2025
Activities vary from
- Daily Edge Lessons with Hockey Skating Specialist
- Daily Power Skating
- Swimming (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Daily Dryland
Spend your March Break improving your skating while learning valuable physical development on land and ICE! 6 years old and up
Upcoming. Starts:March102025
March Break Camp Canskate Camp; Figure Skating 2025
Activities vary from
- Daily Group Lessons 2 hours (time is divided throughout the day)
- Swimming,
- Daily Dryland
Spend your March Break improving your skating while learning valuable physical development on land and ICE!
All participants must be 6 years old and up
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