Caution | Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions

Due to continued dry conditions, mandatory Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions are in place until further notice.

Visit Calgary.ca/restrictions for more information.

Skating lessons

We have skating lessons for all ages who want to gain confidence on the ice and improve technique while learning to skate. Lessons are at select arenas only.

Benefits of skating lessons


  • Learn skating skills while building confidence in a supportive environment
  • Make friends with like-minded interests
  • Experience the joy of improvement and try something new
  • Improve joint flexibility, cardiovascular health end muscle strength
  • Enhance coordination, balance and body awareness 

2024 spring & summer registration dates


Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps:

  • Summer day camp registration is open
  • Program and class registration is open
  • March 14 - Certification registration

Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day by logging in and verifying your information is up to date. Get ready to register.

Registration will open:

  • 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.).
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1).
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility.

Upcoming facility closures

Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:

  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
  • Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
  • Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.

Types of skating lessons


You can register online, in person at our Aquatic facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800 (option 1).

About our skating instructors


Our instructors have strong hockey/figure skating backgrounds. Some may also hold certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Figures Skating, CanSkate, other Hockey Certification and/or Nationally recognized HIGH FIVE Certification.

All our Instructors hold current Intermediate First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C” and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

What are skating lessons like?


Our program focuses on the basics required to make skating a lifetime activity. Our instructors teach skating through games and fun activities.

On the first day of classes, participants will be assessed on their abilities. This ensures their progress throughout the session is optimized.

Multiple lessons will be held on the ice simultaneously. Specific viewing areas are provided for parents to watch while lesson is in progress.

Come prepared


We recommend you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to lesson start time to be dressed and prepared for the lesson.

The following gear is required for skating lessons:

  • Hockey helmet - helmet must be Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved. Hockey helmet with full face cage is recommended. Bicycle helmets are NOT permitted
  • Lace-up skates - Ensure skates are sharpened (new skates do not come sharpened). Skates with buckles are not recommended
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Snow pants and jacket are recommended
  • Refer to participant skate & helmet recommendations found at calgary.ca/recreationforms under skating, and view our equipment videos for additional information on helmetsskates & Hockey equipment

More skating lessons


Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.