REGISTRATION – Registration dates are
advertised on the FHHSC Website:
www.fhhskating.com. Registrations will also be
accepted at the Constantine Arena on Saturday and
Sunday mornings 9:00-11:00 am in the Lobby.
PAYMENT – Cash, cheque or Payment Deduction
Authorization (PAD), are accepted forms of
payment. Cheques are made payable to “Base
Fund”. Skate Canada Membership Fees and
Insurance are payable in addition to the package rates.
FUNDRAISING – All skaters registered with the
club are asked to participate. Each skater will
receive one Festive Wreath ($25.00 value), included
with their registration fee (to a maximum of two per
family). Details for additional fundraising initiatives
will be made available throughout the season via
Email Newsletters and the Website.
NEWSLETTER – A club newsletter will be made
available each month by email to keep you up to
date on upcoming events, or ice changes if required.
All information is also available through our web
site.
COACHES – “Only the Best can bring out their
Best.” All members of the coaching team are trained in
the most up-to-date techniques and skills that are
required to teach your child:
 Accredited “High Five” organization
 NCCP Professional Coaches
 Gold CEP Status Coaches
 Bilingual Instruction
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS (PAs) – FHHSC is
fortunate to have a very dedicated group of PAs to
assist with on and off-ice programming:
 Motivated and Enthusiastic
 “High Five” qualified
 Fully trained in up-to-date techniques
 Multilingual
HAVE A QUESTION? Should you have any
questions or concerns regarding the FHHSC please
direct them to Glenda Cartwright, President by
email at: [email protected].
DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR
Registration – See Website for Details
Start Dates:

STARSkate/Competitive – 6 September
Adult– 10 September

CanSkate/Pre CanSkate – 24 September

JR STARS (STAR 1-5) - 24 September

Skills & Drills – 24 September
Used Clothing Skate Sale Dates::
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Constantine – 8 September
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Constantine – 24-25 September
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Constantine – 10-11 December
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Constantine – 7-8 January
Santa Skate – 18 December 2016
Christmas Break – 24-26 December
Shooting Stars Interclub – 25 February
Ice Show Practices – 3-7 April 2017
Ice Show – 8-9 April 2017
ANNUAL ICE SHOW – At the end of the
skating season the club presents the Annual Ice
Show for the participation of all skaters.
Participation in the ice show is at no cost to the
skaters. This year we will present “Jungle Book on
Ice”.
FORT HENRY HEIGHTS
SKATING CLUB
2016-2017
Fun, Fitness, Family & Friends
CLUB CLOTHING – Club jackets and track suits
are ordered once per season. Order forms and
information will be available at registration.
FHHSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Fundraising Rep
Test Chairperson
Members at Large
Coaches Rep
Glenda Cartwright
Kina Pelletier-Carson
Robert Lloyd
Tracy Coady
Jennifer Clark
Tracy Coady
Sherri Elms
Sharon Nixon
VOLUNTEERS - As with any “volunteer run”
organization; we actively seek volunteers to assist in
the daily operation of our club. Whether you assist
with ice show, weekend activities or on the
executive, your assistance is extremely valued and
necessary for the ongoing success of our
organization.
Located at the Constantine Arena
(7 Navy Way & Highway # 2)
Club Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1014, Station Main
Kingston, ON
K7L 4X8
Web Site: www.fhhskating.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FHHSC
Follow us on Twitter: @FHHSC
With more than 50 years experience teaching
skating to youth and adult, the Fort Henry Heights
Skating Club (FHHSC) is proud to be part of the CFB
Kingston Military and Kingston Communities, and
is a member of Skate Canada and Skate Canada
Eastern Ontario.
The FHHSC provides skating instruction in:
 CanSkate
 Pre CanSkate
 Parent Assist
 Junior STARs (NEW STAR 1-5)
 Skills & Drills (Skating Fundamentals)
 Adult/Teen
 STARSKate/Competitive
The aim of the club is to promote and develop an
interest in the sport of skating. The emphasis is
on community participation while providing an
enjoyable experience for the skater and their
family. All programs continue until the
presentation of our Annual Ice Show on
8 and 9 April 2017.
PROGRAMS:
CANSKATE/ PRE CANSKATE
Skate Canada’s premium “Learn to Skate” program.
The objectives of CanSkate are:

to provide participants and families with a
safe, welcoming and inclusive first experience
in the sport of skating.

to develop skating and motor skills through
natural learning phases (introduction,
acquisition, retention/mastery).

to use skill progression and repetition
throughout the six stages to introduce
physical literacy and establish quality basic
skating skills.

to foster personal achievements and
satisfaction through skill acquisition, rewards
and recognition.

to evoke an interest in life-long participation
in skating.
The six stages concentrate on Balance, Control and
Agility. Lessons consist of 55 minutes of instruction,
10 minutes off-ice and 45 minutes on ice. Sessions are
taught by Professional Coaches and qualified Program
Assistants, all High Five certified.
PARENT ASSIST: Provides an opportunity for
children ages 2-4 to learn the basics of skating with
one of their parents/guardians on the ice with them.
The parent/guardian is there to assist, support and
encourage a young beginner skater and must have
sufficient skating skills to participate in this program.
Parents /guardian will remain part of the lesson
until such time as the skater transitions into
CanSkate.
SKILLS & DRILLS (SKATING FUNDAMENTALS):
A 50 minute on ice sessions that includes ice skating
fundamentals concentrating on turns, stops, edge
control, endurance, power, speed agility and
quickness. All aspects necessary in the development
and enhancement of those techniques required for
ice sports; such as, hockey and ringette.
LESSON SCHEDULE
Start Date – 24 September 2016 (24 Weeks)
CanSkate/Pre CanSkate/Parent Assist
55 minutes includes: 10 mins off-ice warm up
followed by 45 minutes on ice group lesson.
Saturday & Sunday Sessions Available
Session A-- 9:50-10:45 am
Session B --10:35-11:30 am
Skills & Drills (Skating Fundamentals)
50 minute sessions
Saturday and/or Sunday 9:00 -9:50 am
JUNIOR STARs (NEW STAR 1-5):
Junior STARs (NEW STAR 1-5)
This is where “figure skating” begins and introduces
participants to key components including
performance, assessment and competition. Each
stage of this national program emphasizes key skills
such as turns, stroking, jumps, spins and
synchronized skating. Sessions provide a 50 minute
group on ice lesson that highlights small skater to
coach ratio including independent practice time and
off-ice training sessions.
50 minute sessions – Constantine Arena
Saturday On Ice 9:00-9:50 am
Saturday Off-ice 10:00-10:15 am (Bonus)
Sunday On Ice 9:00-9:50 am
ADULT/TEEN: An opportunity for adult/teen
For skaters who are interested in “Figure Skating
Techniques – Sessions held Saturday and/or
Sunday -- Add to your package with one of the
following initiatives:
skaters to take part in a 90 minute on ice session. Also
available in this time slot is an ADULT/TEEN PLUS (Adult
CanSkate) session for the inexperience skater to take
part in a 30 minutes group instruction from a Skate
Canada Certified Coach. Saturday 8:00-9:30 pm.
STARSKATE PROGRAM: Skills, Tests,
Achievement, and Recognition Program. This
program offers opportunities for skaters to
develop basic to advanced skating skills in four
disciplines: Freestyle, Dance, Interpretive and
Skating Skills. These disciplines are then
grouped into junior, intermediate and senior
level tests.
HELMETS -- Helmets are mandatory for all skaters,
children and adult, from Beginner up to and including
Stage 5 CanSkate. Only CSA approved hockey
helmets are to be worn. No Bicycle helmets
40 minute session – Cataraqui Arena
Monday
4:40-5:20 pm
Junior STAR Plus and CanSkate Plus
Junior STAR Plus - CanSkate Stage 4 and above
30 minute sessions – 8:20-8:50 am
CanSkate Plus - CanSkate Stage 3
20 minute sessions – 9:30-9:50 am
Start Date – 10 September 2016 (20 sessions)
Adult/Teen and Adult Plus
90 minute sessions
Saturday
8:00-9:30 pm
The above class includes 20 sessions throughout
the winter season. See calendar for scheduled
dates and location.
Optional 30 minutes group instruction is
available. See registration form for details.