The Canlan Ice Sports Hockey Academy has developed a progression system that helps youths and adults progress towards their training goals.Each level has been standardized for on-ice content and designed with specific drills to assist participants.

CANSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for skaters of all ages. This is a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development, plus CanPower (Hockey/Ringette skills) and StarSkate (figure skating).

The ice rink is open from September to March with public skating programs and skate lessons for all ages and abilities.

The ice rink is open from September to March with skating programs and skate lessons for all ages and abilities.

We have had players from all over BC, Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia train with Coach Glenn, the most qualified Minor League Coach and Instructor in BC, and the number who return each year speaks volumes for the School's reputation.

We offer Youth skating programs for various ages. We offer over 40 classes weekly, progressive courses and kids/youth/teen programs.

For those interested in general learn-to-skate lessons, before deciding if Figure Skating, Hockey, Ringette, Speed skating, or recreational skating is right for your skaters, our club offers the following programs: Pre-CanSkate, CanSkate, Advanced CanSkate, PowerSkating, Junior Development, Junior Star, STARSkate, CompetitiveSkate, Special Olympics, and Off Ice.

Learn to Skate and hockey.

VJRD teaches children aged 6-17 skating and derby skills. During fall and winter, our program runs out of Britannia CC (Sun 9-11 am) and Poirier Forum in Coquitlam (Mon 8-10 pm). In April-June, we are at Trout Lake rink (Tue 4-6 pm and Sat 9-11 am).