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We are a Non-profit volunteer association providing the community with an opportunity to develop a variety of disciplines and ability levels in skating.

The Minden Skating Club is a non-profit volunteer association dedicated to providing the community and surrounding area with an opportunity to develop a variety of disciplines and ability levels in skating. The Minden Skating Club is an affiliated member of Skate Canada. Minden Skating Club Location:
S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena
55 Parkside Street
Minden

COACHES
Head Coach: Jane Symons
Coach: Guy Gordon
CanSkate Co-ordinator: Jillian Mayhew
CanSkate Coach:
CanSkate Coach:

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
President:
Past President: Carolyn Lewis
Vice President:
Treasurer: Andrea Bull
Secretary:
Director: Kelly Allaire
Director: Erin Neimann
Director(Media Rep): Nicole Mee
Director: Kendra Kellett
Director: Amber Card
Director: Kristy Lafferty
Coaching Rep: Jane Symons

10/25/2026

⛸️ SKATE SHARPENING 101 WITH DAVE! 💜💙
Is it time to sharpen your skater’s blades? Keeping skates sharp is an important part of helping your child feel confident, safe, and comfortable on the ice!
🔹 HOW OFTEN SHOULD SKATES BE SHARPENED?
For recreational CanSkate skaters, a good starting point is every 10-15 hours on the ice. However, this depends on how often your child skates, their skating level, and the condition of their blades.
🔹 SIGNS YOUR SKATES NEED SHARPENING
⛸️ Your child slips when trying to stop or turn.
⛸️ They struggle to grip the ice.
⛸️ Their skates feel different or less stable than usual.
⛸️ The blade edges look nicked, damaged, or worn.
Remember: slipping can also be caused by technique, so if you’re unsure, ask your coach or skate sharpener!
🔹 HOW TO KEEP YOUR BLADES SHARP LONGER
✅ Always use hard skate guards when walking off the ice.
✅ Never walk on concrete or other hard surfaces without guards.
✅ Wipe blades completely dry with a soft towel after every skate.
✅ Remove hard guards before storing skates.
✅ Use soft blade covers (soakers) for storage to help absorb moisture.
✅ Store skates somewhere dry to help prevent rust.
💡 NEW SKATES? Don’t assume they’re ready to go! Many new skates require sharpening before hitting the ice. Check with your skate sharpener first.
📞 NEED A SHARPENING?
Contact Dave Hollows for your skate sharpening needs!
📱 705-457-0709
Let’s keep those blades ready for a great season on the ice! ⛸️💜

10/23/2026

⛸️💜 CanSkate Testing Week! 💜⛸️

Testing is an important part of your skater’s journey! It allows coaches to recognize progress, celebrate achievements and determine when skaters are ready to move up to the next stage.

🌟 How does it work?

Skaters work on elements in three areas:

💚 Balance – balance, posture and edges
❤️ Control – stopping, turning and controlling movements
💙 Agility – coordination, quickness and changing direction

As skaters learn and demonstrate the required elements, they earn ribbons and work toward achieving the next stage! Every skater progresses at their own pace, and every achievement is worth celebrating. 🏅

💜 Why is attendance important?

Regular attendance gives skaters more opportunities to practise, build confidence and demonstrate their skills to coaches. While attendance doesn’t guarantee a ribbon, being present helps coaches assess progress and recognize achievements!

📅 Testing Week:
🗓️ Monday, October 26
🗓️ Friday, October 30

Let’s celebrate the hard work, progress and little victories happening on the ice! ⛸️💜

Minden Figure Skating Club

10/22/2026

🎃💜 COSTUME WEEK IS HERE! ⛸️👻
CanSkate & Pre-CanSkate Skaters

Get ready to add a little extra fun to the ice! 🕷️✨ Next week, all CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate skaters are welcome to dress up in their favourite costumes while they skate!

A few important safety reminders:
🛑 No masks — we need to see those smiling faces!
🎀 No dangling pieces or accessories that could get caught or cause a hazard.
⛑️ Helmets must still be worn by all skaters.

🖍️🎨 COLOURING CONTEST REMINDER!

We’ll be announcing our colouring contest winner on:
💜 Monday, October 26th
💜 Friday, October 30th

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and have some spooky skating fun! 👻⛸️

Let’s make it a fun, safe, and memorable week on the ice! 💜

SafeSkating 🎃

10/21/2026

🎉💗 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COACH Jane Symons
💗🎉

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Coach Jane! 🥳⛸️

Thank you for all the time, care, and love you share with our skaters. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our skating family! 💕

Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with happiness, laughter, love, and everything that makes you smile! 🎂🎁

Lots of birthday love from everyone at Minden Figure Skating Club! 💙❄️

💗⛸️

10/20/2026

💜⛸️ HELMET SAFETY: HOW TO GET THE RIGHT FIT! 🪖

A helmet only works properly when it fits correctly! CanSkate families, here’s how to check your little skater’s helmet before they hit the ice. ❄️

🪖 1. CHECK THE POSITION
The helmet should sit level on your child’s head, covering the forehead. It shouldn’t tilt backward or slide forward over their eyes.

💜 2. CHECK THE FIT
The helmet should fit snugly all the way around the head without being uncomfortably tight. When your child gently shakes their head, the helmet shouldn’t slide around independently.

☝️ 3. CHECK THE FOREHEAD
The front edge should sit low enough to protect the forehead, generally about one to two finger-widths above the eyebrows, following the helmet manufacturer’s fitting instructions.

🔒 4. FASTEN THE CHIN STRAP
Buckle the strap securely. It should be snug under the chin, with room for only about one or two fingers between the strap and chin. The helmet should not come off easily when gently checked.

👂 5. CHECK THE SIDE STRAPS
The straps should form a “V” just below each ear and be adjusted evenly on both sides.

✅ 6. CHECK THE CSA STICKER
Look for the CSA certification sticker inside or outside the helmet. Use a CSA-approved hockey helmet that meets Skate Canada’s requirements for CanSkate.

👧 7. RECHECK AS YOUR CHILD GROWS
Children grow quickly! Check the fit regularly, inspect for damage, and replace a helmet after an impact if required by the manufacturer.

💡 COACH’S TIP: A helmet that is too big is not safer just because your child will grow into it. The right fit matters from day one!

💜 Let’s work together to keep our Minden Figure Skating Club skaters safe, confident, and ready to learn!

10/16/2026

⛸️ HOW DOES OUR CanSkate PROGRAM WORK? ❤️💙💚

Ever wondered what happens once your skater steps onto the ice? Here’s a little look at how our CanSkate sessions are organized!

❄️ Warm-Up: We start with fun music to get everyone moving!

🎵 Fast Track: Skaters practise quick skills as the music changes.

🔴🔵🟢 Three Skill Circuits: Skaters rotate through Agility, Control and Balance, spending time developing important skating skills in each area.

⭐ Group Activity: Everyone comes together for a fun activity or game!

👋 Cool Down: We finish up and celebrate all the hard work our skaters have done.

Every part of our program helps skaters build confidence, improve their skills and, most importantly, HAVE FUN! 🩵

We love watching our skaters learn and grow each week!

10/15/2026

🎃👻 MINDEN FIGURE SKATING CLUB HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST! 👻🎃

Get your crayons, pencil crayons and markers ready, skaters! 🖍️🧡

We’re having a Halloween Colouring Contest and we want to see your spookiest, silliest and most creative colouring! 🎃⛸️

🕷️ HOW TO ENTER:

1. Colour the Halloween picture provided by the club. On the first skating night, in your welcome package.
2. Fill in your first name, last name, skating night (Monday or Friday) and age at the bottom.
3. Bring your completed colouring page to CanSkate and hand it in to a coach.
4. Make it as creative and colourful as you’d like! 🌈🎃

🏆 WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN ON THE LAST MONDAY AND FRIDAY OF OCTOBER!

There will be a draw for our Monday and Friday CanSkate groups, so make sure your colouring page is handed in on your skating night!

We can’t wait to see all of your spooky masterpieces! 👻🧙‍♀️🎃⛸️

Happy colouring, skaters! 🧡🖍️

10/14/2026

⛸️ CANSKATE TIP OF THE DAY: BEND THOSE KNEES! 💜

Ever wonder why our coaches are always reminding skaters to bend their knees? It’s one of the most important skills in skating! ❄️

✨ Why is knee bend so important?
💙 Better Balance: Helps skaters stay steady on their blades.
🩷 More Control: Makes it easier to turn, stop, and change direction.
💚 Stronger Skating: Uses our leg muscles to push and glide.
💛 More Power: Helps us move faster and prepare for new skills.

Remember, skating with straight legs makes it harder to balance and control our movements. Soft, bent knees help us become stronger, more confident skaters!

💡 Coach’s Challenge: Next time you’re on the ice, think “BEND, BALANCE, GLIDE!” Can you keep your knees bent while you skate around the rink?

Keep practising, keep smiling, and keep growing! 💜⛸️

10/13/2026

⛸️ WHEN YOUR SKATER SAYS… “I DON’T WANT TO GO SKATING!” 💜

We’ve all been there! Getting out the door for skating isn’t always easy. So, what can you do when your little skater doesn’t want to go?

💜 1. Acknowledge their feelings.
They’re allowed to have tough days. Ask what’s making them not want to go.

⭐ 2. Focus on the fun!
Remind them about their favourite games, friends, or skills they’ve been learning.

👏 3. Celebrate the little wins.
Building confidence takes time. Every small step counts!

❤️ 4. Keep the pressure low.
Try to make skating a positive experience rather than a battle.

⛸️ 5. Talk to their coach.
If your skater seems nervous, frustrated, or consistently reluctant, let us know! We want to help.

🧊 REMEMBER, PARENTS!
Some days your skater will race onto the ice, and other days they might need a little extra encouragement. Both are okay!

Our goal isn’t just to teach children how to skate. It’s to help them build confidence, try new things, and develop a love for skating. 💜

And remember… progress isn’t always measured in skills. Sometimes, showing up is a win all on its own! ⭐

— Minden Figure Skating Club

10/10/2026

🍂⛸️ THANKSGIVING SKATING REMINDER! ⛸️🍂

A quick reminder to all our Minden Skating Club families that there will be NO skating on Monday, October 12 as we enjoy the Thanksgiving long weekend! 🦃🍁

✨ The good news? We’ll be back on the ice Wednesday and Friday! 💜💙

Enjoy the extra family time, delicious food, and a little rest and relaxation. We’re so thankful to have such wonderful skaters and families as part of our skating community!

🧡 Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

See you back on the ice! ⛸️💜

Address

55 Parkside Street
Minden, ON
K0M2K0

Website

https://mindenskatingclub.uplifterinc.com/

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