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.
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Hockey Programs
Skate Canada Membership 2024-2025
Edge & Balance Plus: Backwards
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
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
Edge & Balance Plus: Cross-Overs
Edge & Balance Plus: Acceleration
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.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
Summer Camp (Canskate, Figure and Hockey Skating) 2025
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.Summer Hockey Skating Camp 2025
Activities vary from
- Daily Lessons with a skating expert trained by Paul Matheson
- Daily Dryland