Weekly Schedule
Mondays (September 14, 21, 28, October 5, December 28, March 8, 15, 22)
5:00 to 6:00 Sr. CanSkate & StarSkate 1
6:00 to 8:20 Intermediate & Sr. StarSkate
Mondays (October 19 to March 1)
4:45 to 5:30 Sr. CanSkate & StarSkate 1
5:15 to 5:30 Intermediate Group Lesson
5:30 to 6:15 Jr. CanSkate
5:45 to 6:15 Pre-CanSkate
6:30 to 8:20 Intermediate & Sr. StarSkate
Thursdays (September 18 to March 25)
5:00 to 6:00 Sr. CanSkate & StarSkate 1
5:45 to 6:00 Intermediate Group Lesson
6:00 to 8:20 Intermediate and Sr. StarSkate
2026/2027 Season: Important Dates
| Saturday, August 1st | Early Bird Registration Opens for past skaters |
| Saturday August 15th | Registration Open to all |
| Monday, September 14th | Tentative Start Date for Sr. CanSkate to Sr. Stars |
| Thursday, October 8th | PA training |
| Monday, October 12th | No skating Thanksgiving |
| Monday, October 19th | Start Date for Pre- & Jr. CanSkate |
| Monday, December 21st | Last day for Pre-CanSkate (option to continue to end of season) |
| Thursday, December 24th | No skating for Christmas |
| Monday, December 28th | No Pre- & Jr. CanSkate |
| Thursday, December 31st | No skating for New Years |
| Monday, February 15th | No skating for Family Day |
| Monday, March 1st | Last day for Pre- & Jr. CanSkate |
| Sunday, March 7th | Carnival |
| Thursday, March 25th | Last day for Sr. CanSkate to Sr. Stars |
Our Programs
Get skating with Skate Canada's official "Learn to Skate" program.
Pre-CanSkate
Level:
New skaters age 3-5, trying skating for the first time. Must be at least 3 years old by December 31, 2026.
October 19 to December 21,
with option to extend to the end of season.
Jr. CanSkate
Level:
CanSkate Badges 1 to 4.
October 19 to March 1
Sr. CanSkate / Star 1
Level:
CanSkate Badges 5 & 6, and Star 1.
September 14 to March 25
Intermediate & Sr. Stars
Level:
Star 2 to 5
September 14 to March 25
Meet our Coaches
Carrie Greig & Kylie Swindlehurst
Carrie is a NCCP certified Regional Coach, having coached for 30 years. She has been with the Durham Skating Club since 2004.
Kylie has skated with the Durham Skating Club for many years. In 2024, she returned as a NCCP certified CanSkate Coach.
CanSkate Program Assistants
Many of our StarSkaters volunteer as Program Assistants in our CanSkate Program, teaching younger skaters valuable skills and making sure everyone has fun.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
We are so grateful to the individuals and businesses that support the Durham Skating Club.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Find more information about our sponsorship opportunities here. To support our club, please reach out to durhamskatingclub@gmail.com.
2025/26 Fundraisers
Fundraising is a mandatory requirement of those registered with the Club. If you do not wish to participate in fundraising, you can opt out by paying the Fundraising Opt Out Fee.
Enter to win one of three Wreath's with $500 worth of gift cards!
The gift cards were generously donated by Campbell Transportation, Grand Roots Construction, and Chapman's Ice Cream. We are so thankful to these sponsors.
Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.
Return tickets and money by November 27th.
Note, that all tickets must be returned, sold and unsold. Families are welcome to hand in cash from their sales, or send an e-transfer to the Club at durhamskatingclub@gmail.com.
Draw Date: December 8, 2025
New this year! We have partnered with Rafflebox to host an online 50/50 Cash Raffle.
One winner will receive a cash price of 50% of the ticket sales.
Purchase tickets anytime online here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/durham-sc
Draw Date: March 2, 2026