Skating and Hockey Programs | City of Port Moody

A skate instructor crouching on skates, guiding a young child on the ice, demonstrating skating techniques in a supportive and interactive manner.

Whether this is your first time on the ice, or you are a more advanced skater, we have classes and programs for you. Take private or group lessons to perfect your skating technique or register in power skating to improve your speed and agility on the ice.

Registering for ice sport programs, lessons, and camps

Registration is open to everyone at the same time whether you are currently taking lessons with us or not.

Season	Viewable online	Resident registration	Non-resident registration
Summer Ice Sports	Thu, May 1 at 8am	Tue, Jun 10 at 8am	Thu, Jun 12 at 8am

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Skating lessons

We divide our skating programs by age and ability. Skating lessons run for 40 minutes with up to 8 students, Skate 60 Lessons, for children 5 to 12 years only, run for 60 minutes with smaller group sizes of up to only 5 students.

Skate and helmet rentals for lessons must be pre-purchased online at the time of registering, keep in mind that hockey skates fit 1-2 sizes smaller than shoe size, figure skates fit the same as shoe size.

Check out our program options:

Preschool program (ages 2 to 5)

If your child is between the ages of 2 and 5, consider registering them for one of the following programs:

Parent and Tot skating (ages 2 to 4)
Snowbunnies (ages 3 to 5)
Preschool Level 1 to Level 3 (ages 3 to 5)

School Age program (ages 5 to 12)

If your child is between the ages of 5 and 12, consider registering them for one of the following school age programs:

Polar Bears
School Age Level 1 to Level 8
Skate 60 Polar Bears
Skate 60 School Age Level 1 to 8

Skate 60 lessons run for 60 minutes with smaller group sizes of up to only 5 students.

Youth program (ages 12-18)

If your youth wants to start skating or brush up on skills, we offer lessons for skaters between the ages of 12 and 18.

For youth ages 13 -14 please call us at 604.469.4556 and ask about our School Age program options for teens.

Specialized programs

Each season we provide a variety of specialized programs that teach children of all ages how to play hockey, learn how to pass, shoot, stick handle and skate. For a more in-depth experience, try taking private hockey lessons. Prior to registering in a hockey program please read our Code of Conduct for City Hockey Programs.

Hockey program prerequisites and levels of complexity

Prerequisites are a way of making sure that the children and youth registering for our hockey programs have some prior skating experience. This, not only helps the instructor to teach at a certain level, but it also helps players to feel more comfortable and confident with the program.

Program	Age	Pre-requisite	Complexity
Fun Hockey Beginner	5-7	Passed Schoolage Level 1 or 2	Mild
Fun Hockey Intermediate	8-10	Passing Schoolage Level 3 Below Schoolage Level 6	Mild - Moderate
Pond Hockey	5-9 10-14	Passing Schoolage Level 2 (5-9) Passing Schoolage Level 3 (10-14) or an on-ice assessment prior to registration	Mild - Moderate
Power Skating	8-14	Passing Schoolage Level 4 or an on-ice assessment prior to registration	Moderate - Complex
Forward Puck Handling and Shooting	8-14	Passing Schoolage Level 4 or an on-ice assessment prior to registration	Complex

Required Equipment

Private Hockey Lesson Series, Power Skating Skills Camp, and Forward Puck Handling and Shooting Camp (full equipment is required):

Hockey skates
Hockey stick
CSA approved hockey helmet with face cage
Hockey gloves
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Shin pads
Athletic supports
Hockey pants
Hockey socks
Neck guard
Jersey

Fun Hockey Camp – Beginner:

CSA Approved Hockey Helmet with Face Cage
Skates

Ball Hockey Skills and Agility Camp:

CSA approved hockey helmet with face cage
Hockey gloves
Hockey stick

Ball Hockey Camp for 5-7 years and 8-12 years:

CSA approved hockey helmet with face cage

Skate and helmet rentals are available and must be booked at time of registration.

Private lessons

We offer private skate lessons for new to experienced skaters of any age. Tailored lessons meet your personal needs in a one-on-one learning environment.

Want to improve your hockey skills? Take private hockey lessons. We offer private lessons to children between the ages of five and thirteen. Improve your power and agility in a one-on-one learning environment.

Adult skate lessons and adult hockey

Are you an adult who wants to learn to skate or brush up on your skills? Try taking our adult skating lessons, class sizes are small in order to provide you with individual attention. We also offer Adult Power Skating and Hockey Skills for beginner hockey players looking to improve their skills or become confident enough to join a league.

Skating and hockey program expectations

Prior to registering in a hockey program please read our Code of Conduct for City Hockey Programs.
Please come dressed to go on the ice. Participants must wear skates, helmet and gloves. Ensure that equipment fits, skates are sharpened and laced tightly and helmet fits snugly.
Skate and helmet rentals may be purchased online at the time of registration. Hockey skates fit 1-2 sizes smaller than shoe size; figure skates fit the same as shoe size.
CSA approved hockey, ski or snowboard helmets are mandatory for all participants. Bike helmets are not permitted.
For hockey programs, a CSA approved helmet with a face cage or full visor, full hockey equipment is required including neck guard and a hockey stick.
Bring a water bottle, if needed.
In case of an emergency, parents/guardians are required to remain close to the arena.