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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:May212026
Summer Prep Pre-Canskate and Canskate
Our Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate programs are entering an exciting new phase, featuring improved coach-to-skater ratios, refreshed lesson plans, and a renewed leadership structure to ensure a consistent, high-quality on-ice experience. Guided by Skate Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development principles, Pre-CanSkate offers a fun, play-based introduction to skating with a 1:5 ratio, while CanSkate delivers Skate Canada’s nationally recognized program with a 1:8 ratio, developing balance, control, agility, and the foundational skills needed for all ice sports in a safe, supportive environment.
Offering TEEN/ADULT Canskate
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Upcoming. Starts:June222026
Annual ON ICE Seminar 2026
EARLY BIRD $440 + 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:June292026
Summer School (Training Camp) 2026
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:June292026
Summer Camp (Canskate, Figure and Hockey Skating) 2026
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:June292026
Rising Stars – Summer
Are you ready to take your skating to the next level? Rising Stars is a brand-new Mariposa initiative designed as an exclusive opportunity for skaters who have been invited by their coach, or who have completed Stage 3 of the CanSkate program or higher. This session will take place on Friday's during the spring.
Upcoming. Starts:July82026
Summer Canskate
Our Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate programs are entering an exciting new phase, featuring improved coach-to-skater ratios, refreshed lesson plans, and a renewed leadership structure to ensure a consistent, high-quality on-ice experience. Guided by Skate Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development principles, Pre-CanSkate offers a fun, play-based introduction to skating with a 1:5 ratio, while CanSkate delivers Skate Canada’s nationally recognized program with a 1:8 ratio, developing balance, control, agility, and the foundational skills needed for all ice sports in a safe, supportive environment.
Offering TEEN/ADULT Canskate
Register Now
Upcoming. Starts:August42026
Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2026
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
- Daily Dryland