General Information - for players aged 3 and up.
For more detailed information on Learn to Skate, please click here.
Learn to Skate classes are Saturday mornings, 9-10am at Dickson arena.
The Program cost $300.00
Jersey Pickup Date:
Saturday, September 13th from 9-10am at Dickson Arena
Please have your child's skates sharpened and tightened at all times. Doing so can save valuable ice time.
Important Dates to Remember:
First Ice Time - Saturday, TBD
Picture Day - Saturday, October 25th
Skate-a-Thon - Saturday, January 24th
Skate-a-Thon Awards - Saturday, February 21st
How to Register:
Begins July 1, 2025, please go to the Registration of our website beginning July 1st.
Registration will end September 15th or when the division is full.
Payments methods are:
Payment with a credit card on line at the time of registration, cheque or etransfer.
Required Equipment:
- Approved Hockey Helmet (CSA)
- Approved full hockey face guard (CSA)
- Approved throat protector (BNQ)
- Elbow protection
- Knee protection
- Gloves (Heavy winter mitts OK)
- Skates
No player will be allowed on the ice without the proper equipment.
These classes are strictly for “SKATING ONLY”. Hockey is a skating game and our aim is to develop good strong skaters.
The majority of the LEAD INSTRUCTORS have 20 plus years experience with the hockey school and are extremely qualified. Together with our team of student volunteers and Parent On-Ice Helpers who are willing to step on the ice, we have always had a program one step above and have set the example since 1967.
The Galt Minor Hockey School takes pride in their progressive learning approach. First we teach skaters how to stand on their own, then basic skating skills are introduced with fun on ice games and activities to keep each week engaging. Falling down and getting back up, striding, T-pushes, tight turns, backwards skating, cross-overs, gliding, side-stepping, different types of stopping techniques and mini obstacle courses are created with cones, sticks, bean bags, rings, etc. to help with balance and coordination.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: As the season progresses and your child's skating skills become stronger, our Lead Instructors may advise your child be advanced to our Learn to Play program.
