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
Ongoing. Ends:August312027
Skate Canada Membership 2026-2027
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:October112026
Fall Pre-Canskate, Canskate, Teen and Adult
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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Ongoing. Ends:October92026
Rising Stars Fall
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 4 of the CanSkate program or higher. This session will take place on Friday's during the Fall at the East Bayfield Arena
Upcoming. Starts:October132026
Edge and Balance Plus Series
This program is under the direction of Paul Matheson
The program runs for 5 weeks.
Forward Cross Overs.