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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
Spring Program Registration
Registration for our Spring 2022 programs is now open, click here for more information! Read More
Summer Program Registration Now Open
Mariposa is excited to offer a full lineup of summer programs for every level and discipline of skater, check here for all the options! Read More
Revised Gold and Silver Memberships
We have implemented a revised membership on punchpass for Gold and Silver members. This membership will automatically renew each month and can pause when… Read More
Mariposa Seminar Ambassador
Do you love sharing skating content on Social Media? Will you be attending the 2022 Mariposa Seminar? We want influencers to share their excitement… 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. We were the first municipal rink in Ontario to put ice back in to re-start our skating programs on June 15th during COVID-19 and have partnered with the City of Barrie and SMDHU to ensure the safety of our skaters and coaches.
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.
Update Covid-19 Health screening Questionnaire to be complete each day of skating
Updates Covid-19 Skate Ontario Waiver to be completed once for the skating season 2020/2021
Upcoming Programs
| Jul 08 2022 | to | Aug 12 2022 |
Summer Simulation
Mariposa School of Skating is proud to offer simulation opportunities through the summer
Simulations are clear ice opportunities for skaters to perform their solo's during our Summer School.
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| Jul 06 2022 | to | Aug 17 2022 |
Summer Canskate (Learn to Skate)2022
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centers on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice usport 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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| Jul 04 2022 | to | Aug 19 2022 |
Summer Hockey Skating 2022
Mariposa School of Skating is committed to providing sessions that possess the optimal training environment. Each session will be provided instruction from coaches under the direction of Paul Matheson (Paul will only be present at limited sessions). Integrating fundamentals from Paul's Edge & Balance program with power skating and fundamental skating instruction allows skaters to benefit from summer skating development.
Hockey Skating classes may be purchased as a weekly program, a daily program or as drop in.
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| Jul 04 2022 | to | Aug 19 2022 |
Summer School Registration
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:
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30 minutes off ice jumps Monday-Thursday
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2 Sessions
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4 off ice conditioning classes
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Group lessons Monday-Thursday (STAR 1-7 only)
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No Jump On Ice Class Monday-Thursday (STAR 5- Juv & Pre-Novice- SR only)
| Jul 04 2022 | to | Aug 19 2022 |
Summer Camp 2022
The Mariposa Summer camp is the only skating camp in the area to offer multi sport participatio. 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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| Jun 01 2022 | to | Feb 01 2023 |
Team Mariposa Synchro 2022/2023
Congratulations on being part of Team Mariposa 2022/2023! Please complete this registration form (ensure you add to cart and check out). If you choose to pay in full, please make that selection at the bottom of the page. If you choose to follow the payment plan, please visit the links provided for your team and enter your credit card information or bring post dated cheques into the Mariposa office by June 1st (Monday - Friday 8am-12pm) You must still complete…
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| Aug 31 2021 | to | Jul 20 2022 |
Skate Canada Membership 2021-2022
Skate Canada Membership for skaters planning to represent the Mariposa School of Skating in the 2019/2020 season. This fee is non-refundable.
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