Learn to skate
CanSkate
Canada’s nationally recognized learn-to-skate program for beginners. Skaters build balance, control and agility for figure skating, hockey, ringette, speed skating and everyday recreation.
Program detailsCanSkate · Winter 2027
First glides.
Big confidence.
January 5 – March 11, 2027
Richmond Ice Centre & Minoru Arenas
Winter 2027 registration is open now! Register early to secure your preferred class.
Find your class: 11 options across Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Richmond Ice Centre and Minoru Arenas.
$65 Skate Canada fee once per skater, per skating year (September 2026–August 2027). Bring your own skates and CSA-approved helmet; no rentals. A parent must stay in the facility.
Richmond, British Columbia
First steps.
Lifelong possibilities.
A place to learn, a team to grow with. Discover skating at Connaught, part of our community since 1911.
Register for CanSkateCanSkate welcomes public registration. All other programs are by invitation only.
Since 1911Our story on ice
Inside Connaught
See our skating community in motion.
Meet the skaters, coaches and families who make Connaught a welcoming place to learn, develop and pursue excellence.
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A pathway for every stage
CanSkate is open for direct registration. Every other program requires an invitation from the club or program coordinator.
Early figure-skating pathway
Junior Academy
The next step after CanSkate for young skaters who show strong ability and interest in competitive figure skating.
Program detailsRecreational figure skating
STARSkate Development
A pathway for skaters who show enthusiasm and potential and want to develop figure-skating skills in a recreational environment.
Program detailsAdvanced athlete development
Competitive
A progressive training structure from Bronze through Top Flight, combining dedicated ice, technical coaching and off-ice development.
Program detailsNot sure where to begin?
Choose the description that sounds like your skater.
Program placement becomes much easier when you start with current ability, not just age.
1911–2026 · Our story continues
115
years on ice
Every generation leaves a mark.
From Vancouver’s Denman Arena to the rinks of Richmond, Connaught’s story is written by skaters, coaches, families and volunteers. British Columbia’s oldest skating club. Canada’s second-oldest. Your next chapter starts here.
Explore our history
- 1911
The first chapter
Founded at Denman Arena in Vancouver.
- 1965
A home in Richmond
Connaught moves to Minoru Arena.
- 2011
A century of skating
The club celebrates its centennial.
- 2026
The story continues
115 years of skating, with room for your story.
For competitive skaters
Important dates
Skating in BC · All official events ↗
These records have not been verified in the last 3 days. Check the official sources before acting.
The announcement and event page say October 5 (11:45 p.m. in the announcement; timezone not specified), but the registration portal says October 6. Confirm with the organizer. This deadline is excluded from calendar export until resolved. Music is required during registration.
The announcement says 11:45 p.m. PST, but the registration portal lists 11:30 p.m. Confirm with the organizer. This deadline is excluded from calendar export until resolved. All skaters must upload MP3 music during online registration.
Latest update · Oct 25, 2026
Kla How Ya registration is closed. Its announcement gives an October 24 cutoff of 11:45 p.m. PST, while the registration portal lists 11:30 p.m.; the conflicting deadline is flagged until confirmed.
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Three Richmond facilities
Check your registration confirmation carefully. Programs run at different arenas throughout the season.
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