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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:August312026

Skate Canada Membership 2025-2026

Skate Canada Membership for skaters planning to represent the Mariposa School of Skating in the 2024/2025 season.  This fee is non-refundable.
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Ongoing. Ends:January302026

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
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Ongoing. Ends:December142025

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.

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Ongoing. Ends:December162025

Edge and Balance Plus Series- Tight Turns and Transitions

This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Tight Turns and Transitions on Tuesday 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Out of Stock
Upcoming. Starts:March162026

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
Register Now
Upcoming. Starts:March162026

Hockey March Break Camp 2026

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
Register Now

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Over the past 2 years our hockey team has participated in Mariposa’s skating program as part of our team development. I have observed immediate and long term results from each of our players edges, agility and Transitions. The results have been remarkable and as a coach I firmly believe in the skill of skating as critical foundation to any player. We will continue to invest our teams development money with Mariposa now and in the future. Mariposa’s staff is world class and nothing compares to the Team Edge and Balance Program! Shawn Bovair Head Coach Barrie Minor Hockey Minor Atom AA Shawn Bovair Police Constable #7473 Operational Support Division - Crime Prevention Unit
— Shawn Bovair —