Program
University Skating Club Schedule & Brochure
Registration and details for the USC Fall skating season for 2026- 2027 are now available! For those new to the club or who are interested in joining us, please see below for a look at the time of sessions we offer.
Please contact us at universityskatingclub@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
University Skating Club Program
All skating session requirements and descriptions are to be used as guidelines only.
All skaters must be a registered member of Skate Canada. All skating and non-skating members must pay the Administration fee. If you have questions about your qualifications or session requirements, please email us. Please note, the University Skating Club reserves the right to cancel or reschedule sessions.
You can download a copy of our full brochure with program descriptions and registration information from here:
How to Register
We accept Credit Card on Uplifter or cheque or cash upon request. No payments by E-Transfer are accepted by the club or coaches.
- To pay by credit card: To sign up for programs on Uplifter for the first time, you must have an account or will first need to create an account on the platform to access our registration page.
- To pay via cheque or cash: Please send an email to universityskatingclub@gmail.com ATT: Treasurer, Linda Hines, with your request or inquiries. Subject to approval.
*Before registering, please note our refund policy. Refunds will only be granted for medical reasons. Requests for refunds must be submitted within 45 days of the first session you miss or before the last day of the skating season.
Helmets for Basic Skating Skills Participants:
All CanSkate participants up to and including Stage 5 (as determined by a USC coach) must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet while on any USC session in accordance with Skate Canada policy. Helmets with stickers of any kind applied to them are not acceptable per Skate Canada policy.
Ice Etiquette: Appreciation and awareness if adult and young skaters both on the ice together. For more details on ice etiquette at USC, please see our Code of Conduct.
USC Fall Skating Sessions 2026
Varsity Arena (U of T)
September 12, 2026 – December 19, 2026
No Skating: Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12
Saturday 1 – CanSkate Children (Ages 4 – 12)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Learn to skate for children 4 – 12 years of age. A complete series of balance, control and agility skills. Includes a 5-min warm-up, 35-min group lesson, and 5-min cool down.
Saturday 1 – CanSkate Youth & Adults (Ages 13+)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Learn to skate for youth and adults 13 years of age and up. A complete series of balance, control and agility skills. Includes a 5-min warm-up, 40-min group lesson, and 5-min cool down.
Saturday 1 – StarSkate (1 – 10)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Star Skate levels 1-10. Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6. A 15-minute group lesson on basic skills is included if 3+ skaters are interested.
Saturday 2 – StarSkate (1 – 10)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Star Skate levels 1-10. Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6. A 15-minute group lesson on basic skills is included if 3+ skaters are interested.
Varsity Registration Fees
Skaters can sign up for the first 5 sessions or the last 4 sessions or all 9 sessions of the skating season.
CanSkate Registration Fees:
| CanSkate Children (Ages 4 – 12) | CanSkate Youth & Adults (Ages 13+) | |
| CanSkate Children: 9 Sessions CanSkate Y/A: 9 Sessions | $252 | $288 |
| CanSkate Children: 5 Sessions CanSkate Y/A: 5 Sessions | $140 | $160 |
| CanSkate Children: 4 Sessions CanSkate Y/A: 4 Sessions | $112 | $128 |
StarSkate Registration Fees:
Varsity Guest Skating
Guest skaters are welcome on our sessions, but skaters must be a current member of Skate Canada. Guest skate fees must be paid and registered by 10:00 am on the day of the scheduled skating session date.
Registration for guest skate sessions begins one day after the session you want to register for the next week: register on Sunday for the next Saturday guest session.
Individual Guest session (registrations are per single session):
| Saturday 1 StarSkate (1 – 10) – Guest | $33 |
| Saturday 2 StarSkate (1 – 10) – Guest | $33 |
*Go to the main USC Uplifter page to register
Mattamy Athletic Centre (Old Maple Leaf Gardens)
September 14, 2026 – November 23, 2026
No Skating: Oct. 12
Monday 1 – StarSkate (1 – 10)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Star Skate levels 1-10. Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6.
Monday 2 – StarSkate (1 – 10)
4:50 PM – 5:50 PM
Star Skate levels 1-10. Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6.
Monday 2 – CanSkate Children (Ages 4 – 12)
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Learn to skate for children 4 – 12 years of age. A complete series of balance, control and agility skills. Includes a 5-min warm-up, 35-min group lesson, and 5-min cool down.
Monday 2 – CanSkate Youth & Adults (Ages 13+)
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Learn to skate for youth and adults 13 years of age and up. A complete series of balance, control and agility skills. Includes a 5-min warm-up, 40-min group lesson, and 5-min cool down.
Mattamy Registration Fees
Skaters can sign up for the first 5 sessions or the last 5 sessions to start or all 10 sessions of the skating season.
CanSkate Registration Fees:
| CanSkate (Ages 4 – 12) | CanSkate Youth & Adults (Ages 13+) | |
| CanSkate Children: 10 Sessions CanSkate Y/A: 10 Sessions | $300 | $340 |
| CanSkate Children: 5 Sessions A CanSkate Y/A: 5 Sessions A | $150 | $170 |
| CanSkate Children: 5 Sessions B CanSkate Y/A: 5 Sessions B | $150 | $170 |
StarSkate Registration Fees:
Mattamy Guest Skating
Guest skaters are welcome on our sessions, but skaters must be a current member of Skate Canada. Guest skate fees must be paid and registered by 10:00 am on the day of the scheduled skating session date.
Registration for guest skate sessions begins one day after the session you want to register for the next week: register on Tuesday for the next Monday guest session.
Individual Guest session (registrations are per single session):
| Monday 1 StarSkate (1 – 10) – Guest | $35 |
| Monday 2 StarSkate (1 – 10) – Guest | $39 |
*Go to the main USC Uplifter page to register