The formula for the BC COE is unique in this country. There is a grass root Talent ID Program that scouts young children into Jr.Academy. The Jr.Academy follows an athlete development model that was designed by Ms. McLeod. We have a strong Off-ice Program. The program encompasses Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Conditioning, Core Strength, Plyometrics, Character Dancing, Drama and Pilates.
The formula includes Group Enrichment Training. Group Enrichment training encompasses Theatre on Ice, Stroking, Edging, Turning, Posture, Musicality, Timing and Movement Coordination; although our high performance skaters have different coaches, everyone agrees to team training these areas of program components. It also allows the parents to pay less for more classes.
For individual core strength and conditioning we are affiliated to the Performance Institute. This allows the Elite skater to work in a one on one physiological development program with a personal trainer. It also provides us fitness testing and monitoring development.
About Our Facility
The Burnaby 8-Rinks facility also includes a physiotherapy clinic, the Skate Canada BC/YT Section Office and the Leading Edge Skate Shop.
Other Programs
Othe disciplines offered are the Pair Program with Director Bruno Marcotte, former World Team Member. In 2005, we added former 2003 World Champion Victor Kraatz and his wife Maikki Uotila Kraatz as directorsto generate and Ice Dance Program.
For every type of figure skater we have a program. There are offered open session for Buy-On (pay as you come) convenience.
The beauty of our formula is that the Group Enrichment, Personal Training and Off-Ice work all within the training day schedule and encompasses in one training venue - Canlan Ice Sports, Burnaby.