Madoc and District Recreation Centre (Arena)

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For inquiries, please reach out to the Arena directly at 613-473-4206 or contact Gordon Dubeau, the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor, via email at gdubeau@centrehastings.com.

Our Senior Skate program is coming soon! Dates and times will be shared shortly.

Our Parents and Tots program is coming soon! Dates and times will be shared shortly.

CHMHA link

CHMHA Mailing Address:
CHMHA
PO Box 1032
Madoc, On
K0K 2K0

General Email: chmhagrizzlies@hotmail.com

Fall Learn to Skate & Skating Skills – Registration Information

In person registration for the Fall Learn to Skate and Skating Skills programs will take place at the following dates and locations:

• Sunday, September 28, 2025
  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  Madoc Arts Centre – 24 Seymour Street West, Madoc, ON

• Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Madoc & District Recreation Centre Arena – 45 Cooper Road, Madoc, ON

• Saturday, October 11, 2025 
  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  Madoc & District Recreation Centre Arena – 45 Cooper Road, Madoc, ON

Additional information regarding these programs can be found below.

All classes are held on Saturday

Develop balance and posture. Introduction to forward skating, gliding, stopping and backward skating. This program is for participants who are new to skating or are unable to skate the width of the ice surface with a glide. Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.

Class includes basic skating skills with a warm up, group lesson and games. Learning is focused through the caregiver to ensure comfort, communication, and extra safety. Caregiver must accompany each child enrolled, one caregiver per child over the age of 16 and must have a competent skating ability and be present and engaged on the ice to assist their child for the entire class. All participants (including caregiver) must wear skates while on the ice.

Children will receive an orientation to the ice surface and learn the basics of skating through games and songs. Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.

Develop balance and posture. Introduction to forward skating, gliding, stopping and backward skating. Prerequisite: Level 1 is for participants who are new to skating or are unable to skate the width of the ice surface with a glide. Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.

Development of forward gliding, stopping, backward skating. Introduction to one foot glides and backward gliding. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or participant can demonstrate ability to stop and skate forward (alternate feet with a glide) the length of the ice without falling.

Improve your skills with further instruction on more complex skating techniques. This program is for participants who are already able to skate forwards competently, stop and have introduction to backwards skating.

Development of backward stopping, backwards gliding and edges. Introduction to cross-overs, slalom skating, 2 foot turns. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or participant can demonstrate strong forward skating and stopping skills with the ability to glide forward on one foot (flat edge).

Development of cross-overs, backward stopping. Introduction to one-foot turns, backward circle thrusts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or participant can demonstrate strong backwards skating, competent forward circle thrusts using correct edges and stopping ability.

Development of backward cross-overs, forward edges, skill combinations. Introduction to parallel stopping, backward edges and turns. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 4 or participant is able to perform forward cross-overs, forward inside edges, 3-turns.

Helmet Policy and Required Equipment

✓All participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with all helmet straps fully functional.
✓It is also mandatory for all participants under the age of 6 to wear a full-face mask.
✓Broken helmets, bike, utility helmets are not acceptable and will not be permitted on the ice.
✓The use of pylons and skating stands/walkers are not allowed.

Skates & Clothing

✓Proper fitting lace-up single blade skates are required.
✓Bob-skates, double bladed skates and speed skates will not be permitted on the ice.
✓The recommendation for purchasing skates is one size smaller than shoe size
✓Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.
✓New skates do not come sharpened and will require sharpening prior to the first class.
✓Shoes/Boots are not to be worn on the ice.
✓Wear warm comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. i.e. warm, water-resistant pants, non-bulky jackets and warm gloves. Snow suits are not recommended.
✓Shorts will not be permitted on the ice.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST REMAIN AT THE FACILITY DURING LESSONS.

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