Kemptville Skating Club

10/21/2026

Another multiple assessment night at KSC! Eva passed her Star 4B Fiesta Tango Dance with Honours, and Kalina passed her Star 3A & 3B Baby Blues Dance and Dance Elements , both with honours. Congratulations skaters! Awesome job!!!

10/19/2026

Our Monday night Advanced and Adult CanSkate Group Activity and Cool Down sessions are showing the amazing progress of these skaters - no matter the age!

10/18/2026

Congratulations Anna! Passing Baby Blues with Honours today! Well Done!

10/18/2026

Synchro Star lessons in progress! Way to go Coach Emma for corralling the Star 1/2’s

10/18/2026

Synchro Star lessons! Way to go Coach Emma for corralling our Star 1/2’s!

10/16/2026

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5 Things Parents Should Know as a First-Time Skating Family
1️⃣Properly fitted skates make a difference
Skates shouldn't simply be the same size as your child's regular shoes. A proper skate fitting helps ensure the right size, support, and comfort as they learn.
2️⃣You don't need to buy everything at once
For beginners, start with the essentials: skates, a CSA-approved helmet, hard guards, and soakers. As they progress, you can add more skating apparel and accessories. (Check out our First Time Skaters Package!)
3️⃣Skates need care after every session
Wipe the blades dry after skating, use soakers when storing them, and never leave skates sitting in a closed skate bag while they're wet. Proper care helps protect the blades and boots.
4️⃣Falling is part of learning!
Your child will fall — probably a lot! That's completely normal. Learning how to fall safely and get back up is an important part of becoming a confident skater.
5️⃣Every skater progresses at their own pace
Don't compare your child's progress to another skater. Some kids pick up gliding quickly, while others need more time to feel comfortable on the ice. Celebrate the little wins!

10/14/2026

Three more successful assessments today! Ali passed her Swing Dance with Honours, and a double assessment night for Paisley: Baby Blues dance and Star 3 Skills with Honours. Congratulations skaters!

10/11/2026

Reminder KSC families there is no PreCanSkate, CanSkate or STAR Skate today. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Congratulations Ruth for passing Star 5 Freeskate with Honours!