ADAPTIVE CANSKATE

About the Program

The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club is excited to offer an Adaptive CanSkate Program with the support of Skate Canada and KidsAbility! This program is designed to support children with varying physical and cognitive abilities in their quest to learn to skate. It provides children with exceptionalities the opportunity to discover a passion for sport and become a part of a skating community. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment that introduces children to skating, and, if possible, to integrate them into our CanSkate group programs in the future.

We strive to modify the CanSkate curriculum to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Our aim is to offer 1:1 support on the ice to assist your child in the best way possible, but because we rely on volunteers, we cannot guarantee this ratio.

In some situations, parents/guardians/caregivers are permitted to join their child on the ice. If you are interested in doing this, please contact our Adaptive Coordinator at adaptive@kwsc.org.
Parents/guardians/caregivers assisting children on the ice must be strong and proficient skaters.

Reminder: all skaters in the Adaptive CanSkate program, regardless of age, are required to wear helmets until they pass Stage 5.

Here's what some of our participants' parents/guardians had to say about the Adaptive CanSkate program:

“Support from the volunteers was beyond expectation. I am really glad to have found this program.”

“The coaches make the sessions fun and work with each child at their own level which is fantastic.”

“They are doing an awesome job. Please don’t change anything that you currently do. Thanks for all your support for my kid.”

“The coaches are more understanding and have lots of patience to handle kids with special needs.”

KWSC DOES NOT OFFER AN ADAPTIVE PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER

SPRING REGISTRATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
 

Cost: $204/skater plus annual Skate Canada Membership Fee of $61.70. The Skate Canada Fee is mandatory for all skaters who wish to participate in club programs and/or competitions from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

*New Skaters/Families will be required to create an account in the KWSC Membership System and will be required to complete the Adaptive Skating Form and send to adaptive@kwsc.org.

Skaters will be added to a waitlist if the program is full. Families will be contacted by email if a spot opens up. 

For more information about this program, please feel free to contact the office by email at adaptive@kwsc.org or by phone: 519-886-5972 ext. 229

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering for KWSC's Adaptive Skating program, please review our volunteer criteria. If you would like to sign-up as a volunteer PA for Adaptive CanSkate, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form. 

In order to provide a top quality experience for both the skater and the volunteer, all PA’s will be expected to undergo training specific to working with children with special needs - this training will be provided by KWSC at the beginning of the Fall season.

Questions about volunteering with Adaptive CanSkate can be directed to adaptive@kwsc.org

If you wish to become a sponsor for the program, please click here to find out more details or contact Debra Brown at dbrown@kwsc.org 
 

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