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
Hockey Skating
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;
- Crossovers
- Backwards
- Acceleration
- Tight Turns and Transitions
- 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
Skate Canada Membership 2025-2026
PA DAY Camp 2026
Camp at Mariposa builds confidence, creativity and a love for skating in a supportive environment.
Activities vary from
- Daily Group Lessons 2 hours (time is divided throughout the day)
- Daily Dryland
- Team Sport activity
- Craft/classroom activity
Spend your PA DAY improving your skating while learning valuable physical development on land and ICE!
All participants must be 6 years old and up
Rising Stars – Winter Warm up
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.
Edge and Balance Plus Series- Tight Turns and Transitions
March Break Camp 2026
Camp at Mariposa builds confidence, creativity and a love for skating in a supportive environment.
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
Hockey March Break Camp 2026
Activities vary from
- Daily Edge Lessons with Hockey Skating Specialist
- Daily Power Skating
- Swimming (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Daily Dryland