Saint John Skating Club

10/07/2026

⛸️The countdown is on — skating season is almost here! ❄️

As you get ready to hit the ice, now is a great time to make sure your skater has everything they need for a fun and successful season.

Here’s a quick guide to the required and recommended equipment by program:

✨ PreCanSkate and CanSkate
• Hockey or recreational figure skates
• CSA-approved hockey helmet
• Warm, comfortable layers
• Snow pants or waterproof splash pants recommended
• Waterproof winter gloves or mitts that stay securely on their hands
• Face cage optional, but recommended for younger skaters

⛸️ Advanced CanSkate and Adult & Teen Skate
• Hockey or recreational figure skates
• CSA-approved hockey helmet
• Comfortable layers
• Gloves recommended
• Face cage optional

💫 StarSkate
• Figure skates
• Comfortable layers
• Gloves recommended

🏒 PowerSkate
• Hockey skates
• CSA-approved hockey helmet
• Full hockey gear

🚫 For all programs: No scarves, loose clothing or loose items such as drawstrings or coat belts, and no jewellery.

We also have two great resources on our website to help you get ready for the season:

⛸️ Skating Equipment — Find information about choosing skates and helmets, recommended clothing, skate sharpening and care, and more:
www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/skating-information/skating-equipment/

🌟 At the Rink — Find out what to expect when you arrive, including arrival times, dressing rooms, rink etiquette, what to bring and more:
www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/skating-information/at-the-rink/

We recommend taking a few minutes to review both pages before the season begins, especially if you're new to skating or new to SJSC. They'll help you and your skater arrive feeling prepared and ready to enjoy the ice! 💙

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to the rink! ⛸️

See you on the ice!

10/01/2026

What happens if your preferred program is full? 💙

We know many of our skating programs filled up quickly this season, and while we are incredibly grateful for the interest in Saint John Skating Club and the passion for skating in our community, we also know it has been disappointing for some families who weren’t able to secure a spot in their preferred program.

⛸️ Please don’t give up on skating with us just yet!

If your preferred program is full, we strongly encourage you to add your skater’s name to the waitlist. Waitlists are important because we do our very best to create opportunities to welcome more skaters into our programs.

Before the season begins, we continue to look at our numbers and make adjustments where we can. And our work doesn’t stop once the season starts. As skaters progress and move into another level or program, spaces can open up, giving us opportunities to move skaters from our waitlists into active programs.

📧 Keep an eye on your email! If a space becomes available, we’ll contact families on the appropriate waitlist.

And if you don’t get a spot right away, that doesn’t necessarily mean the opportunity is gone. We continue accepting registrations throughout the season, until approximately mid-February, so there is still time to join us and enjoy part of the 2026–2027 season if a space becomes available.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to accommodate as many skaters as possible. We’re so grateful that so many families want to be part of our skating community, and we’ll continue doing everything we can to get more skaters onto the ice. ❄️⛸️

🔗 Check program availability & join the waitlist:
www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/registration/

✨ If your preferred program is full, join the waitlist! It’s the best way to let us know you’re still interested in joining us.

09/27/2026

🔥 POWERSKATE starts October 10! 🔥

📣 ATTENTION Hockey & Ringette Players! 🏒🥅

Our 10-week PowerSkate program helps hockey and ringette players build stronger, faster, and more confident skating skills through a high-energy Skate Canada program.

PowerSkate focuses on:
✅ Balance & control
✅ Agility & edge work
✅ Power & speed
✅ Skills that translate directly to game performance

Led by NCCP-certified Skate Canada coaches, PowerSkate is designed to help players develop the skating skills that support stronger on-ice performance throughout the season.

💲 Program Fee (10 weeks): $175
Skate Canada and Skate NB fees are not included.

📅 Starts October 10
🏒 Saturdays at Peter Murray Arena
🕥 10:30–11:15 AM

👉 Learn more & register:
www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/programs/powerskate/

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Saint John Skating Club's PowerSkate helps hockey and ringette players improve balance, control, agility, power, and speed.

09/20/2026

✨ Happy National Coaches Week! ✨

Today we celebrate Ashlee Hunter, one of our PreCanSkate / CanSkate Coaches here at the Saint John Skating Club. ⛸️

With a lifelong connection to the Saint John Skating Club, Ashlee brings years of skating experience to the ice. A seven-time Provincial Champion and former Program Assistant with SJSC, Ashlee returned to the club as a coach in 2025 and is passionate about helping young skaters build confidence, discover their love of skating, and feel supported as they take those first steps on the ice.

Her warmth, encouragement, and dedication to helping skaters grow make her a wonderful addition to our coaching team. We are so grateful to have Ashlee back at the club where her own skating journey began, cheering on the next generation of skaters!

👉 Learn more about Ashlee and her journey home to SJSC: www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/ashlee-hunter/

09/19/2026

✨ Happy National Coaches Week! ✨

Today we celebrate Jillian Lee, one of our CanSkate & StarSkate Coaches here at the Saint John Skating Club. ⛸️

With a lifetime of skating experience, including seven years performing professionally with Disney On Ice, Jillian brings passion, creativity, and a love of performance to everything she does. Since joining SJSC in 2025, she has begun her coaching journey and recently completed her Regional Coach training as she continues to grow her experience with CanSkate and STAR 1-5 skaters.

Her love of skating and commitment to helping young skaters grow make her a wonderful addition to our coaching team. We are so grateful to have Jillian sharing her experience and passion for the sport with our skaters! 💙❄️

👉 Learn more about Jillian and her magical journey here: www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/jillian-lee/

09/18/2026

✨ Happy National Coaches Week! ✨

Today we celebrate Kim MacVey, one of our Recreational & Competitive Coaches at the Saint John Skating Club.

Kim has been coaching for over 40 years, bringing unmatched experience, knowledge, and passion to our club. From being Atlantic Canada’s first-ever triple Gold Medalist as a skater to earning two Skate Canada National Awards of Excellence as a coach, Kim’s legacy runs deep. She is known for her patience, approachability, and ability to inspire skaters of all ages.

Her dedication has shaped generations of athletes in Saint John—including her daughter, Kaitie, who now serves as our Head Coach. Together, they represent both the history and the future of the club. 💙❄️

👉 Discover more about Kim’s remarkable story here: www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/kim-macvey/

09/18/2026

Congratulations once again to our beloved coach Jillian on receiving her CanSkate Coach Certification! 👏⛸️❤️

🌟 Celebrating Our Coaches! 🌟

As we continue to celebrate National Coaches Week, we are proud to recognize the dedication, growth, and achievements of our New Brunswick coaches! ⛸️

Congratulations to Jillian, who recently achieved her CanSkate Coach Certification! 👏🎉

Thank you for investing in your growth and in the future of skating in our community. Your commitment makes a difference both on and off the ice!
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🌟 Célébrons nos entraîneurs! 🌟

Alors que nous continuons de souligner la Semaine nationale des entraîneurs, nous sommes fiers de reconnaître le dévouement, le développement et les réussites de nos entraîneurs du Nouveau-Brunswick! ⛸️

Félicitations à Jillian, qui a récemment obtenu sa certification d’entraîneure Patinage Plus! 👏🎉

Merci d’investir dans ton développement et dans l’avenir du patinage au sein de notre communauté. Ton engagement fait une différence, tant sur la glace qu’à l’extérieur!

09/17/2026

✨ Happy National Coaches Week! ✨

Today we celebrate Brianna Corkum, one of our CanSkate & StarSkate Coaches at the Saint John Skating Club.

Brianna began skating at age 6 and has been sharing her love for the sport with our club since 2015. She is a Certified CanSkate, Regional, and PowerSkate Coach, and is known for her patience, dedication, and ability to make every skater feel supported. Whether teaching a beginner their first steps on the ice or guiding athletes in StarSkate, Brianna creates an encouraging environment where skaters can thrive.

Her passion for the sport and commitment to her skaters shines through every time she steps on the ice. 💙❄️

👉 Learn more about Brianna and her incredible journey here: www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/brianna-corkum/

09/16/2026

⛸️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Registration for all of our 2026–2027 skating programs is now open to everyone!

Every skater starts somewhere, and every skater has room to grow, a next step to take, and a reason to love the ice.

Whether your skater is new to skating, building confidence and developing skills at any age, working toward their next skating milestone, pursuing figure skating, or developing speed, control, and agility for hockey or ringette, our programs are designed to help them grow and enjoy the journey.

There’s something for everyone at Saint John Skating Club. ❤️

Our programs include:

✨ PreCanSkate — for young skaters taking their first steps on the ice
⛸️ CanSkate — learn the fundamentals, build confidence, and have fun
🌟 Advanced CanSkate — continue developing skating skills and technique
❄️ Adult & Teen Skate — enjoy learning, improving, and spending time on the ice
💫 StarSkate — continue your skating journey through figure skating
🏒 PowerSkate — develop skating skills, speed, agility, and power for hockey and ringette

We offer programs for all ages and skill levels, with options to skate up to three days per week at arenas on both the East and West sides of Saint John.

✨ EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
Register by September 30th to receive 5% off!

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register soon. If your preferred program is full, please be sure to add your skater’s name to the waitlist. As spaces become available throughout the season, we’ll do our best to move as many skaters as possible from waitlists into active programs.

🔗 REGISTER NOW:
https://saintjohnskatingclub.ca/registration/

Have questions? Send us a message or visit our website for information about our programs, skating equipment, rink locations, and what to expect at the rink.

We have an exciting season ahead, and we can’t wait to welcome new and returning skaters to the ice for a year of learning, improving skills, making friends, and creating memories together! 💙

See you on the ice! ⛸️

09/15/2026

✨ Happy National Coaches Week! ✨

Today we celebrate Kaitie Crawford, our Head Coach here at the Saint John Skating Club. ⛸️

With over 20 years of coaching experience and a lifelong connection to SJSC, Kaitie brings passion, creativity, and a deep family legacy in skating to everything she does. She’s not only a dedicated coach but also a section-level Technical Specialist for synchronized skating, a mentor to athletes of all ages, and a leader in the development of Skate Canada’s CanSkate program nationwide.

Her energy, innovative teaching, and commitment to her skaters have left a lasting impact—both on and off the ice. We are so grateful to have her leading our team! 💙❄️

👉 Learn more about Kaitie and her inspiring journey here: www.saintjohnskatingclub.ca/about-us/our-coaches/kaitie-crawford/