STARSkate Off-Ice Classes

SMSC offers a number of off-ice classes that supplement and enhance on-ice learning. Each class has been specifically designed for the specialized needs of figure skaters.

When designing our schedule, we coordinate our off-ice classed with our on-ice sessions, to allow our skaters to benefit from the learning opportunities offered by our experienced off-ice instructors.

Fall 2024 / Winter 2025 Off-Ice Schedule

• Classes start: September 9, 2024
• Last week of classes: May 26th through May 30th, 2025

• Download the StarSkate Off-Ice Schedule

Jump with Flexafit Mondays - September 9, 2024 to May 26, 2025 (29 sessions)
4:45 PM - 5:25 PMStar 4 - Gold$440 5:40 PM - 6:10 PMStar 6 - Gold$330 6:25 PM - 6:50 PMStar 1 - 2$275 6:50 PM - 7:15 PMStar 2 - 4$275 7:25 PM - 8:00 PMStar 5 - Gold$385 Exception Days:Sep 30 - Day for Truth and Reconciliation Oct 14 - Thanksgiving Day Dec 23 - Winter Break Dec 30 - Winter Break Feb 17 - Family Day Mar 10 - March Break Apr 14,21,28 Ice Show Rehearsal May 19 - Victoria Day
Dance with Katie Tuesdays - September 10, 2024 to May 27, 2025 (33 sessions)
4:55 PM - 5:15 PMPreSTAR$119 5:30 PM - 6:10 PMStar 4-Gold$237 6:30 PM - 7:05 PMStar 1-3$208 7:25 PM - 8:05 PMStar 4-Gold$237 Exception Days:Dec 24 - Winter Break Dec 31 - Winter Break Mar 11 - March Break Apr 15,22,29 - Ice Show Rehearsal
Mental Performance Training / Flexibility with Colleen & Ally Wednesdays - September 11, 2024 to May 28, 2025 (31 sessions)
5:00 PM - 5:45 PMStar 5-Gold$381 6:00 PM - 6:20 PMPreSTAR - STAR 1$170 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMStar 1-3$254 7:10 PM - 7:50 PMStar 4-Gold * Sept 11 to 18 ends 5 mins earlier $339 Exception Days:Sep 18 - No Instructor Dec 25 - Winter Break Jan 01 - Winter Break Mar 05 - Assessment Day Mar 12 - March Break Apr 16,23,30 - Ice Show Rehearsal
Fitness with Rachel Thursdays - September 12, 2024 to May 29, 2025 (30 sessions)
4:40 PM - 5:10 PMStar 3 - 5$229 5:30 PM - 6:10 PMStar 5 - Gold$305 6:30 PM - 7:05 PMStar 1 - 3$267 7:25 PM - 8:00 PMStar 4 - Gold$267 Exception Days:Oct 31 - Halloween Nov 07 - Assessment Day Dec 19 - Fun Skate Dec 26 - Winter Break Jan 02 - Winter Break Mar 13 - March Break Apr 17,24 - Ice Show Rehearsal May 1 - Ice Show Rehearsal
Yoga with Adeela Fridays - September 13, 2024 to May 30, 2025 (29 sessions)
4:45 PM - 5:20 PMStar 5 - Gold$255 5:40 PM - 6:10 PMStar 4 - Gold$218 6:15 PM - 6:30 PMPreSTAR$109 6:50 PM - 7:25 PMStar 1-3$255 Exception Days:Nov 22 - Hockey Tournament Dec 06 - Hockey Tournament Dec 20 - Winter Break Dec 27 - Winter Break Jan 03 - Winter Break Mar 14 - March Break Apr 18 - Good Friday Apr 25 -Ice Show Finale Rehearsal May 2 - Ice Show Dress Rehearsal

Schedules and prices subject to change due to scheduling updates, errors & omissions.

Core Strength with Rachel

Rachel Cates is a fitness professional working in the industry for the past 25 years. She has been running programs for competitive athletes specializing in off-ice for over 15 years. Rachel has a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and has managed several fitness centers and taught many early childhood fitness programs. She is a Canfitpro certified personal trainer and a former instructor of the canfitpro personal training course at Georgian College. This course includes training in anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, and nutrition.

Being a former competitive gymnast has helped Rachel to design programs that will improve athletic performance by developing core strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.

This class combines deep core strengthening with stretching, coordination, control, and balance to help the athlete improve in all aspects of their skating.

The key to injury prevention is proper strengthening and stretching of the muscles associated with on-ice training. Core Balance includes proper strengthening of the core and balance techniques specific to figure skaters as well as a 10 minute full body stretch at the end of each session. This combination of strength training, stretching, and balance will lead to improved posture both on and off ice.

Skaters will need to have an exercise mat with them for this class.

Dance with Katie

Katie Bromley has been dancing and performing for over 30 years, studying in the styles of tap, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical / contemporary, hip hop and acro. She graduated the Musical Theatre Program at Sheridan College with honours, training under many incredible teachers and choreographers. She had leading roles in shows such as "Once Upon A Mattress," "The Drowsy Chaperone" and was Dance Captain / ensemble for "The Most Happy Fella." She competed in dance competitions, winning overall awards for her Musical Theatre Solos, top duet / trio awards for tap in both Toronto and Chicago, and received many special awards praising her stage presence and joy. She danced as part of the Blue Jays J-Crew (now the J-Force) performing in home openers and during home games.

For over 15 years, Katie's true passion has been teaching and spreading the joy of movement and dance to all ages and abilities. She believes that it is important to strive for the best and conquer goals while maintaining passion and gratification in what you are doing. Katie is thrilled to be instructing the Full Season of off-ice training for you.

Using the quality of movement from Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary, students will explore how to use their bodies for better musicality, body strength, flexibility and dance expression.

Wear form fitting clothes suitable for movement e.g. tights, leggings, leotards, tank tops. Dance shoes such as ballet or jazz shoes are preferred OR bare feet on hard floors/socks for carpet.

Fitness with Rachel

Core strength and plyometric strength requirements for figure skating are significant, and at some point, a skater needs to build strength beyond what he or she naturally has. By participating in this off-ice training program, skaters will progress their on-ice skills at a faster pace and be able to handle the strength demands of jumping, spinning and longer programs. Strength also creates power and can improve endurance, and is the number one necessity for a skater to improve and become consistent.

The equipment used will consist of: Hand weights (5-8 lbs. recommended senior level, 3-5 lbs. intermediate/junior level), exercise bands or tubing, a stability ball and a yoga matt.

Power Yoga with Adeela

Unlock your skater's full potential with Adeela from Power Yoga Canada. In this dynamic Power Yoga class, your child will not only gain the flexibility crucial for figure skating but also DISCOVER newfound strength and mental clarity. They will TRANSFORM self-doubt into confidence, pushing beyond their limits and awakening a renewed sense of purpose. Adeela's expert guidance will ensure that each skater understands the foundations of the poses, empowering them with the tools they need to excel both on and off the ice.

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