University Skating Club Schedule & Brochure

Registration and details for the USC Winter skating season for 2023 are now available! For those new to the club or who are interested in joining us, please see below for a look at the type of sessions we offer.

Contact us at universityskatingclub@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Please note the cancellation dates at each facility. There is no skating at Varsity on January 21, February 18th (for Sat 3), 25, March 4, 11, and no skating at Mattamy on February 20 (Family Day).

*Some sessions below are full and no longer available for registration.

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:

USC Winter Brochure 2023 (PDF) (MS Word)

How to Register

We accept Credit Card on Uplifter or via check upon request. No payments by E-Transfer are accepted by the club or coaches.

• To pay by credit card:

Click on the button below to register on Uplifter. 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.

USC Winter Skating Sessions 2023

Varsity Arena (U of T)

January 7 – April 15, 2023

Saturday 1                                   1 – 2 pm

Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6, Junior Blues level 5 or Adult Beginners (over 16 years of age, beginner group lesson as needed). A 15 min basic skating skills lesson is included at the beginning of each session but not meant to replace private lessons, according to individual skater interest and skill.                                  

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.

No Skating: January 21, February 25, March 4, 11

Saturday 2                                       2 – 3 pm

Intended for skaters 16 years and above (with basic skating skills or above) or younger skaters having passed at least one test at the Junior Bronze level or above (Star equivalent) or interested in Dance. A 15-minute group lesson at beginning of each session is included. A second group lesson for a fee may be offered if interest warrants.

No Skating: January 21, February 25, March 4, 11

Saturday 3                                       3 – 4 pm

Intended for skaters 16 years and above (with basic skating skills or above) or younger skaters having passed at least one test at the Junior Bronze level or above (Star equivalent) or interested in Dance. A 15-minute group lesson at beginning of each session is included. A second group lesson for a fee may be offered if interest warrants.

No Skating: January 21, February 18, 25, March 4, 11

Bonus incentive:                                                       

Those skaters with Sat 2 skill level may join both Sat 1 and Sat 2 OR Sat 2 and Sat 3 at a combined reduced rate.

Off-Ice Stretching & Stretching Class

12:15 – 12:45 or 4:15 – 4:45 pm

This off-ice session will focus on jumping, stretching, practicing spin and jump positions, stretching to improve your core strength, increase flexibility and prevent injuries. For all ages. Register for individual classes per week, 5 or 6 week bundles, or all 11 off-ice sessions for the Winter season. Registration will be for warm up sessions before Sat 1 or after Sat 3 work out session.

No Classes: January 21, February 25, March 4, 11

Registration Fees

Sign up for the first 5 or 6 sessions to start or all 11 sessions of the Winter skating season!

5 Sessions

• Saturday 1 or 2 or 3                           $130.00
• Saturday 1+2 OR 2+3 Combined       $208.00

6 Sessions

• Saturday 1 or 2                                     $155.00
• Saturday 1+2 OR 2+3 Combined         $250.00

11 Sessions

• Saturday 1 or 2                                      $285.00
• Saturday 3 (10 Sessions)                      $259.00
• Saturday 1+2 OR 2+3 Combined          $460.00

Guest Skating

Guest skaters are welcome on our sessions, but skaters must be a current member of Skate Canada, and guest fees must be paid and registered by 11:59 PM the day before the scheduled session date.   

Individual Guest session (prices are per single session):

• Sat 1 Guest Skate       $30.00
• Sat 2 Guest Skate       $30.00
• Sat 3 Guest Skate       $30.00

Combined Guest (price is for combined sessions):

• Sat 1+2 OR 2+3 Guest Skate $48.00

Off-Ice Stretching & Training Sessions

• 1 session per week              $5.00
• 5 weeks (5 sessions)          $25.00
• 6 weeks (6 sessions)          $30.00
• 11weeks (11 sessions)        $55.00

Mattamy Athletic Centre (Old Maple Leaf Gardens) – NEW!

January 2 – March 27, 2023

Monday 1                                   4:10 – 5 pm

CanSkate Session: Learn to skate for ages 4 and up, 10 minute warm up, 35 minute group lesson, 5 minute cool down. A complete series of balance, control and agility skills

Non-CanSkate Session: Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6, Junior Blues level 5 or Adult Beginners (over 17 years of age),  A 15 min basic skating skills lesson is included at the beginning of each session.

No Skating: February 20, 2023

Monday 2                                   5:10 – 6 pm

Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6, Junior Blues level 5 or Adult Beginners (over 17 years of age),  A 15 min basic skating skills lesson is included at the beginning of each session.

No Skating: February 20, 2023

January 4 – April 5, 2023

Wednesday                                  5:00 – 5:50 pm

Intended for skaters who have completed CanSkate level 6, Junior Blues level 5 or Adult Beginners (over 17 years of age),  A 15 min basic skating skills lesson is included at the beginning of each session.

No Skating: February 15, 22, March 1

Registration Fees

Mondays

Sign up for the first or last 6 sessions to start or all 12 sessions of the Winter skating season!

6 Sessions

• Monday 1 (CanSkate)             $205.00
• Monday 1 (Non-CanSkate)     $150.00
• Monday 2                                $150.00

12 Sessions

• Monday 1 (CanSkate)             $410.00
• Monday 1 (Non-CanSkate)     $300.00
• Monday 2                                $300.00

Wednesdays

Sign up for the first 6 or last 5 sessions to start or all 11 sessions of the Winter skating season!

6 Sessions

• Wednesday                             $205.00

5 Sessions

• Wednesday                             $150.00

11 Sessions

• Wednesday                             $275.00

Guest Skating

Guest skaters are welcome on Monday and Wednesday sessions. Skaters must be a current member of Skate Canada and guest fees must be paid and registered by 11:59 PM the day before the scheduled session date.      

Individual Guest session (price is per single session):

• Mon 1 Guest Skate      $30   
• Mon 2 Guest Skate      $30
• Wed Guest Skate         $30