Niagara Falls Skating Academy

Fall/Winter Schedule is Here! ⛸️

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the ice! Here’s our schedule:

⭐ Sundays
⛸️ Star 5+ | 10:25 AM – 12:30 PM
⛸️ Star 1–4 | 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
⛸️ PreStar | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
❄️ CanSkate #1 | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
❄️ CanSkate #2 | 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

⭐ Mondays
⛸️ Open StarSkate | 5:25 PM – 7:00 PM

⭐ Wednesdays
❄️ CanSkate | 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM
⛸️ PreStar | 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
⛸️ Star 1–4 | 6:10 PM – 7:40 PM
⛸️ Star 5+ | 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM

⭐ Thursdays
❄️ CanSkate | 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM
⛸️ PreStar | 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
⛸️ Star 1–4 | 6:10 PM – 7:40 PM
⛸️ Star 5+ | 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM

✨ ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026

📢 Registration opens Thursday August 6th at 6pm! Be ready, as programs fill quickly!

🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! 🚨

Our programs fill EXTREMELY FAST, so be ready when registration opens!

Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Season will begin September 13, 2026!

💡 Pro Tip: Create your registration account/profile NOW to save valuable time at checkout. Every minute counts when spots are limited! Link is in our bio!

https://niagarafallsskatingacademy.uplifterinc.com

Please note: A $65.70 MANDATORY Skate Canada membership fee will be applied once per skater at checkout.

⛸️ Program Information

🟢 CanSkate (Learn to Skate)
CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program taught in a fun, group lesson format. It is designed to develop fundamental skating skills through nationally recognized stages, with certified professional coaches in a positive and encouraging environment.

Requirements:
✔️ Skaters must be at least 3 years of age by the start of the session.
✔️ CSA-approved hockey helmet (mandatory)
✔️ Gloves or mittens
✔️ Proper hockey or figure skates that lace up

❌ Plastic molded skates, adjustable skates, or any skates with buckles are NOT permitted.
📢 There are absolutely ZERO exceptions to all of the above equipment requirements.

⭐ PreStar
PreStar is our introductory figure skating program for skaters transitioning from CanSkate into figure skating.

Requirements:
✔️ Must have successfully completed Stage 3 CanSkate
(You would have been notified on your most recent CanSkate report card or by email.)
✔️ CSA-approved hockey helmet
✔️ Figure skates
✔️ Gloves

⭐ STAR 1–4/STAR 5+
For skaters progressing through the stages of the Skate Canada STARSkate program while working with a private coach.

📌 Volunteer Bond
All PreStar and STARSkate families are required to submit a $250 volunteer bond. More information regarding volunteer requirements and the bond process will be shared after registration.

📌 Please Note
• Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be started.
• We can’t hold spots, reserve registrations, or make exceptions once programs are full.

We can’t wait to welcome both returning and new skaters to another fantastic season! ⛸️🖤🤍❤️

New addition is up in Rink 3 at the Gale Centre and we couldn’t be more proud! 🤍❤️🖤 ⛸️ 🏆

🎳⛸️ Striking up some fun off the ice!

Today, the Niagara Falls Skating Academy traded skates for bowling shoes as we celebrated our incredible STARSkaters and a season packed with hard work, growth, and amazing accomplishments! 🌟

There may have been a few gutter balls, a few lucky strikes, and plenty of laughs along the way, but one thing is certain, this group knows how to have fun both on and off the ice! ❤️

Congratulations to all of our STARSkaters on an outstanding year. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and can’t wait to see what next season brings! 🎉🏆

☀️ SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1 @ 8:00 AM ☀️

Don’t hesitate to register — spots may fill quickly!

📅 Summer Schedule:
• Mondays: 5:25–7:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 5:25–7:00 PM
• Thursdays: 5:25–7:00 PM

Our summer session runs from July 6 through August 20 and is open to:
⛸️ Star 1+ skaters
⛸️ PreStar skaters working with a private coach

We can’t wait for an amazing summer of training, growth, and fun on the ice! 💙

🖥️ Register online:
https://niagarafallsskatingacademy.uplifterinc.com

Questions? Email us anytime at:
📧 skatingacademyniagarafalls@gmail

NFSA families — don’t forget! 🎉⛸️ Check your email for all the details!!!

Our Year-End Celebration is coming up on Saturday, June 13th at Parkway Social in St. Catharines! We can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments from this amazing season with our PreStar & StarSkaters 💙

📍 Arrival: 10:30 AM sharp (awards and AGM)
🎳 Bowling: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📧 RSVP by June 6th to: [email protected]

We hope to see everyone there for a fun afternoon together!

As we wrap up another incredible season, NFSA is officially entering our off-season! ☀️⛸️

Here’s what’s next at NFSA:

📅 Summer StarSkate Registration Opens June 1, 2026
Please note that Summer StarSkate is open to StarSkaters ONLY. This is NOT a CanSkate or Learn-to-Skate program. Skaters participating in summer sessions must be working with a private coach. Please reach out to your base coach for more information about our summer programming.

We are currently working with the City of Niagara Falls to finalize our Fall/Winter ice permits. Once confirmed, we will release:
• Fall/Winter 2026–2027 schedules
• Pricing information
• Registration dates and details

We generally aim to have registration open in early to mid August.

⚠️ Spots fill EXTREMELY fast every season, so make sure you have our post notifications turned on so you don’t miss any important updates!

Thank you to all of our skaters, families, coaches, volunteers, and supporters for another amazing year. We appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to see everyone back on the ice soon!

Have a wonderful summer! ☀️💙
See you next time on the ice! ⛸️

A huge congratulations to Valery for being formally recognized at last night’s Niagara Falls City Council meeting for her outstanding win at the Provincial Championships. What an incredible achievement and a proud moment for her and everyone who has supported her along the way.

A sincere thank you to Mayor and members of the Niagara Falls City Council for honouring her success and continuing to show such strong support for local athletes and their accomplishments.

Recognition like this means a lot, not just to the athlete, but to the wider community that rallies behind them. Valery’s hard work and dedication truly deserve to be celebrated.