Learn to Skate

Suitable for children aged 4+ who have little or no skating experience. Children will be divided into small groups where they will learn skills including balance, falling down and getting back up safely, striding, forward and backward skating, turns, and stopping. Weekly lessons will focus on progressive skills through instructor-led warmup, activities and games aimed at keeping participants engaged and having fun! 

• This 50-minute program is offered on Sundays at 2:00pm or 3:00pm at Long Branch Arena from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on ice contracts with the City of Toronto). The exact session time will be confirmed prior to the program start date, based on registration demand. 
• Participants will be evaluated and assigned to appropriate skill groups within the first few sessions.

Equipment for Learn to Skate

Sport Skates (not figure skates), CSA approved helmet with both cage and chin strap (no bicycle helmets permitted), thick mittens/gloves or hockey gloves. Warm, comfortable clothing is recommended for easy movement (e.g.: splash pants, sweaters, non-bulky coats). 

FUN 1

The FUN1 program is offered to children with some skating ability (e.g. can fall/get back up, skate forwards, glide, stop, and introductory backwards skating) who want to improve their skating skills and learn ringette through fun drills and games.

• The program is offered on Sundays at 2:00pm or 3:00pm at Long Branch Arena from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on our ice contract with the City of Toronto). The exact session time will be confirmed prior to the program start date, based on registration demand. 
• Participants will be evaluated and assigned to appropriate skill groups within the first few sessions.

Equipment for FUN 1

Ringette players wear equipment similar to hockey including: helmet with face mask, neck guard, shoulder pads with chest protector, elbow pads, gloves, girdle with jock/jill, or hockey short-pants, shin guards, hockey socks or ringette pants, and hockey skates. A ringette stick and ringette-specific face mask will be provided to all first year players.

Space is limited! Register today.

For more information on our Learn to Skate program, please contact us at learntoskate@etobicoke-ringette.com