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
What's New
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
Spring Program Registration
Registration for our Spring 2022 programs is now open, click here for more information! 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:February162023
Edge and Balance Plus: Turning & Transitions
This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Thursday 4:00-4:50pm
THERE WILL BE NO EDGE & BALANCE ON THE MARCH BREAK
Upcoming. Starts:March132023
Hockey March Break Camp 2023
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with Paul Matheson 1 hour
- Power Skating 1 hour
- Swimming
- 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:March132023
March Break Camp Canskate & Figure Skating 2023
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:April102023
Power Skating
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 23 skaters
- All sessions will be divided into groups according to the skaters level.
- This program requires full equipment
Upcoming. Starts:April102023
Bronze (Star 1-3) Spring 2023
The STAR 1-3 program offers the best-in-class figure skating curriculum in Canada, targeting athletes looking for a future in the sport. Instructed by Skate Canada NCCP coaches, the program introduces participants to the basic figure skating elements to create the foundation for singles, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.
- All sessions will have an off-ice jump class
- Lessons delivered for STAR 1-4 Skate Canada tests in Freeskate, Skills and Dance.
- 45 minutes of group instruction delivered by a Mariposa coach per day.
- Skaters will have passed CanSkate stage 6 OR approved by Program Coordinator.
Upcoming. Starts:April102023
Spring Canskate (Learn to Skate) 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.
Taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.
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Upcoming. Starts:April102023
Spring Pre-Canskate (Learn to Skate) 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.
Taught by NCCP-trained professional coaches, assisted by trained program assistants.
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Upcoming. Starts:April112023
Edge and Balance Plus: Acceleration
This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Thursday 4:00-4:50pm
Upcoming. Starts:April112023
Jr Academy
The Jr Academy is an introduction to Competitive Singles Figure Skating. This stepping stone program teaches the fundamental mechanics of jumping & spinning, quality development of edge technique and continued enhancement of field moves. This program also offers an off-ice component that teaches basic body development as it relates to figure skating, dry land jumping, flexibility and strength.
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Upcoming. Starts:April112023
Silver (Star 3-5) Spring 2023
STAR 4-Gold is an assessment and event structure for skaters who completed the STAR 1-3 (Freeskate, Skills and Dance) Program. This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-5 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.
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- Skaters will have passed a STAR 3 Skating Test
- Session time allows for practice of Freeskate, Skills, Interpretive and Ice Dance
- Test day
Upcoming. Starts:April112023
Gold (Star 5- Gold) Spring 2023
STAR 4-Gold is an assessment and event structure for skaters who completed the STAR 1-3 (Freeskate, Skills and Dance) Program. This structure builds on the skills acquired in STAR 1-5 and introduces skaters to more advanced figure skating elements.
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- Skaters will have passed a STAR 3 Skating Test
- Session time allows for practice of Freeskate, Skills, Interpretive and Ice Dance
- Test day
Upcoming. Starts:April112023
Intro to Synchro
The Mariposa School of Skating is excited to once again host our Spring Intro to Synchro program to introduce our younger skaters to a different opportunity to train, perform and compete.
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Upcoming. Starts:April122023
Sr Academy
The Sr Academy is an introduction to Competitive Singles Figure Skating. This advanced program teaches the fundamentals and advanced technique for jumping & spinning, quality development of edge technique and continued enhancement of field moves. This program also offers an off-ice component that teaches body development as it relates to figure skating, dry land jumping, flexibility and strength.
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Upcoming. Starts:April132023
Edge and Balance Plus: x-overs
This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Thursday 4:00-4:50pm
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 School Registration 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:
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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 BRONZE
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Blades On Ice Class Monday-Thursday (SILVER/GOLD, Competitive and Elite)
Upcoming. Starts:August82023
Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2023
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
- Daily Dryland