Competitive Academy
- YRSA is both a recreational and competitive figure skating club, serving both the local and skating community. Our club includes skaters from 2 years of age up to 65, girls and boys at all levels. We operate 5 - 7 days a week, 12 months a year.
- Our program is multifaceted, Learn To Skate, Teen Skate, Power Skate, Adult Skate and all levels of the competitive stream.
Junior Academy
- The JUNIOR ACADEMY is a pre-competitive program directed towards a skater with an interest in competitive skating.
- Skaters learn musical interpretation, movement, edges, jumps, spins and footwork.
- Skaters must be under 8 years and recommended by the Skating Coordinator to enter the Program.
- The On-Ice and Off-Ice programs are taught by our competitive team of coaches with constant supervision, and alternates between semi and group lessons.
Follow this link to view current ice schedule and to download a program brochure Intermediate
- The INTERMEDIATE program is geared towards skaters pursuing competitive skating.
- Skaters are under 11 years of age and have accomplished a Loop jump and are working towards 3 double jumps.
Follow this link to view current ice schedule and to download a program brochure Senior B
- The SENIOR B program is geared towards skaters involved with competitive skating.
- Skaters are landing 3 - 5 double jumps.
Follow this link to view current ice schedule and to download a program brochure Senior A/Elite
- The SENIOR A/ELITE program is geared towards the Elite competitor with the focus to become a member of the Canadian National Team.
- The Senior A skater is at least a Novice Section competitor.
Follow this link to view current ice schedule and to download a program brochure - All skaters are encouraged to maintain a high academic standard. The OFF-ICE program is composed of performing arts, ballet alignment, fitness and sports science.
- The ELITE Skater must consistently land 2 clean triple jumps and be a National and/or an International competitor.
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It compliments all aspects of elite training and can involve:
- Ballet Modern and Jazz Dance Psychology
- Drama Physiology, Hip Hop
- Stretch, Aerobics, Pilates
- Biomechanics
The ON-ICE program offers training time, group classes emphasizing strength and endurance development, theatre-on-ice, stroking, artistic figures and competition/test simulations. Skaters are encouraged to develop confidence to perform infront of others, punctuality and good practice habits.
To prepare the skaters of competition, skaters perform their routines under a simulated 'competition' environment. Prior to major competitions, Skate Canada judges are invited to critique the skaters performance, and also includes the choreography and skating outfits.
Seminars, with guest coaches are arranged multiple times a year. This gives skaters a break from the everyday training, and provides a different perspective to the skills of the skater. All skaters are encouraged to participate in these seminars.