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Hockey Skating

Hockey Skating at the Mariposa School of Skating focus on building a solid foundation of proper skating habits that will then be applied to practice and game situations. Our key goal is building good habits with careful skill and drill progressions designed by Paul Matheson.  For more information about private lessons with Paul Matheson, please visit Evolution Skating Development

Edge and Balance

Edge and Balance- Plus for individual player is a 5 week program. This program is specifically designed by Paul Matheson to build a foundation of balance and edge awareness that is a key first step in the development of players at this particular age and level.

There are Five series in total;

  1. Crossovers
  2. Backwards
  3. Acceleration
  4. Tight Turns and Transitions
  5. Tight Turns and Escapes

Maximum 12 skaters with two Mariposa School of Skating Coaches.

Edge and Balance for Teams– This is a hockey skating development program designed by Paul Matheson to build a strong foundation of balance and edge awareness. Please 705-721-1223 or email info@skatemariposa.com for more information.

Power Skating

Power Skating with James Callan- Explosive acceleration, proper use of edges, improved lateral movement, increased balance, precise stopping, body checking, puck control and play making drills. Our focus is aiding the player to take his or her game to the next level.

Hockey Programs

Ongoing. Ends:August312025

Skate Canada Membership 2024-2025

Skate Canada Membership for skaters planning to represent the Mariposa School of Skating in the 2023/2024 season.  This fee is non-refundable.
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Ongoing. Ends:March182025

Edge & Balance Plus: Backwards

This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4:00-4:50pm
Out of Stock
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
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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
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Upcoming. Starts:March252025

Edge & Balance Plus: Cross-Overs

This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4:00-4:50pm
Out of Stock
Upcoming. Starts:March272025

Edge & Balance Plus: Acceleration

This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Thursday 4:00-4:50pm
Out of Stock
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.

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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
 
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Upcoming. Starts:June302025

Summer Camp (Canskate, Figure and Hockey Skating) 2025

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:July22025

Summer 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.

Register Now
Upcoming. Starts:August52025

Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2025

Activities vary from
  • Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
  • Daily Dryland
Spend your summer improving your skating while learning valuable physical development on land and ICE! 6 years old and up
Register Now

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Kudos to Mariposa! While you continue to provide 'standard of excellence' your seminar encompassed a healthy and positive atmosphere. No matter the age, the home club location, it was all so heart warming to watch figure skaters on the ice working so hard.
— Gwen —