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March at the Rink | Important Dates, Events & Session Reminders
March is a full month for our club, with competitions, March Break skating, and the wrap-up of our winter sessions. Here’s everything in one place to help you stay organized.
🏅 Upcoming Competition Events
As we head into the final competitions of the season, we’re excited to watch our skaters represent the club and showcase the work they’ve put in all year.
Provincials | Feb 27-March 1st (Amherst)
Our skaters and coaches will be away competing and representing the club at Provincials.
STAR 1–3 Event | March 21 (Pictou County)
We’ll also have skaters travelling to Mariposa East Skating Club for the STAR 1–3 event.
Atlantics | March 27–29 (Paradise, NL)
Skaters who qualify at Provincials by placing at the top of their categories will move on to compete at Atlantics in Paradise, Newfoundland. That’s a big accomplishment and something our whole club is proud of.
We wish all of our athletes the best of luck and are proud of the hard work that got them here.
📣 Competition Wrap-Ups
Please keep an eye on our social media pages for updates on who is competing at each event, plus our competition wrap-ups after the weekend.. To make sure your skater is included in the wrap-up post, families are asked to email results and photos (including behind-the-scenes moments) to the club email address by 8:00 AM on Monday following the competition.
🏆 Provincials Weekend = Cheering Mode On (No Ice)
Our skaters and coaches will be away at Provincials, so the rink schedule takes a quick pause:
No Regular ice sessions Friday, Feb 27 and Sunday, March 1.
We’ll be busy representing the club and bringing the HSC spirit to the Amherst Arena!
🌷 March Break = Business as Usual
All sessions run as scheduled throughout March Break.
Same times, same days, same routine. We hope you will join us if you are around!
❄️ Winter Session Wrap-Up Dates
We’re heading into the final stretch. Here are the last days for each program day:
🧊 Sunday, March 29 | Regular CanSkate / PreCan / Jr Academy sessions
On our final Sunday, we’ll run the usual CanSkate block, plus two short no-fee drop-in sessions for STAR skaters and PAs.
1:05 – 1:45 PM
Silver / Gold / Program Assistants
Drop-in (no fee)
1:45 – 4:25 PM
All CanSkate / PreCan / Junior Academy running as scheduled, plus our always popular Fun Day on the Ice.
Regular schedule
4:25 – 4:55 PM
Bronze / Program Assistants
Drop-in (no fee)
Ice Show 2026
April 12, 2026
Centennial
Our Ice Show is one of the best days of the year because it’s when Halifax Skating Club (HSC) and Bedford Skating Club (BSC) come together to celebrate skating, community, and everything that makes us unique.. Same love of the sport, one shared show, and a true season finale.
This is the moment skaters remember. The music starts, the lights come up, and they step onto the ice feeling proud, brave, and part of something big. Whether it’s their first time performing or they’ve done it for years, the Ice Show is where confidence grows and our whole community gets to cheer them on. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up, having fun, and sharing the joy of skating together.
We’d love to have you involved in whatever way fits:
Skaters: Join the show and be part of the experience. PreCan up to our Graduating and Adult skaters
Volunteers: Help us run a smooth, fun event (costumes, check-in, dressing rooms, music support, ice-side help, and more).
Sponsors: Support the show and help offset costs so we can keep it affordable for families.
Key dates
Practices: April 1–11
Locations: Greenfoot, Centennial, LeBrun
Dress Rehearsal: Sat April 11
Location: LeBrun
Show Day: Sunday April 12
Location: Centennial Arena
All details (practice schedules, sign-ups, volunteer roles, and sponsorship info) will be updated at this link on the website. Please check back regularly. We’ll keep everything in one place so it’s easy to follow.
ICE SHOW 2026 Information Page
Spring 2026
April 9- June 16, 2026
Greenfoot/ Centennial
We’re getting ready for our Spring skating season! Final ice times are being confirmed and we expect to have everything in place by March Break.
Once confirmed, the full Spring brochure and final schedules will be posted on the front page of the website. This will be your go-to spot for all program details and registration links.
Program Days (Tentative)
Mondays (Apr 13 – Jun 15) | Greenfoot
Bronze (Pairs/Dance)
Silver
Gold
Tuesdays (Apr 14 – Jun 9) | Greenfoot
Gold,
Jr Academy
Silver
Bronze - Teen Star 1 Group
Wednesdays (Apr 15 – Jun 10) | Centennial
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Thursdays (Apr 9 – Jun 11) | Centennial
Bronze/Silver
Teen CanSkate
CanSkate
Fridays (Apr 17 – Jun 12) |
Centennial
Gold
Pairs/Dance
Sundays (Apr 19 – Jun 14) | Centennial
Gold
Silver
CanSkate
Pre-CanSkate
Junior Academy
Bronze
Bronze -Teen STAR 1 Group
STARSkate Academy Assessment Day tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 16.
Spring Registration
CANSKATE
PreCan/ CanSkate/ Teen CanSkate / Jr Acadmey
Monday March 23: CanSkate returning families 10am
Thursday March 26: CanSkate waitlist from previous seasons 10am
Monday March 30: CanSkate new members 10am
STARSKATE ACADEMY
Bronze/Bronze Teen Star 1 group/ Silver / Gold / Pairs/Dance
March 24: HSC Academy Skaters 7pm
March 25: BSC Academy Skaters 9am
Monday April 6: STARSkate Academy (other clubs)
Where to Find Full Details
Please check the front page of the website for the CanSkate and STARSkate Academy brochures before March Break
The brochure/s will include:
⚠️ A Quick Planning Note:
The dates above are a tentative timeline while final ice is confirmed. STARSkate Academy skaters will receive a tentative schedule for planning purposes, but please rely on the final brochure for confirmed times and locations before registering.
HSC Awards Banquet 25-26
May 30, 2026
Atlantica Hotel
⭐ Banquet Weekend: Save the Date (May 28–31)
We’re excited to share a first look at our end-of-season celebration weekend for all levels! More details will be released soon, but for now, please save these dates and keep an eye out for registration info.
🏆 End of Year Awards Banquet | Saturday, May 30
Our End of Year Banquet will take place on Saturday, May 30, where we’ll come together to celebrate our skaters, our season, and our whole HSC community. This year will feature special guest Karen Preston,
Full banquet details (tickets, timing, and event info) will be shared soon.
Skate With an Olympian Days - CanSkate Sessions
As part of the weekend, we’ll be offering “Skate With an Olympian” experiences, including special CanSkate sessions so our Learn to Skate skaters can be part of the excitement in an age-appropriate way.
Details TBA.
We’re thrilled to welcome Karen Preston as our special guest for Banquet Weekend.
Karen represented Canada on the Olympic stage and now coaches and mentors many of the country’s rising figure skating stars. Based in Toronto, she works alongside top coaches including Brian Orser, and currently supports up-and-coming athletes like Kaiya Ruiter and Grayson Long.
What makes Karen so special is the combination of world-class experience and a coaching style that’s high-energy, encouraging, and confidence-building. Skaters leave her sessions feeling clearer, stronger, and more motivated, with practical takeaways they can use right away.
This is a rare chance for our HSC skaters to train with someone who is actively shaping the next generation of Canadian skating, and it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend.
STARSkate Academy Seminars | May 28–31
STARSkate Academy skaters will have the opportunity to learn and be inspired by Karen Preston and her guest athlete during our seminar weekend. Sessions will include a mix of group training, small-group sessions, and semi-private or private lesson options (where available).
Full seminar details and registration information will be shared soon. Details TBA.
Full banquet details and session registration information will be shared soon. Please keep an eye on your email and the website for updates.
Summer 2026
July 7- Aug 14th
Greenfoot
*warm up week June 29-July 3rd
Select levels only
☀️ Summer Skating Sessions 2026 | Save the Dates
Summer is one of the most important training periods in figure skating. With consistent ice time and longer days, skaters can build skills faster, improve conditioning, and create strong habits that carry into the fall competitive season. Our summer sessions are designed with a camp-style atmosphere, structured on-ice and off-ice classes, and the flexibility to cover more development topics than we’re able to during in-season programs.
To keep things fun and motivating, we also run theme weeks, dress-up days, and skating challenges throughout the summer, giving skaters something to look forward to while staying focused on training.
Warm-Up Week
June 29 – July 3
For STAR 4* and up skaters
No skating on Wednesday, July 1
This week will help STAR 4+ skaters ease back into consistent training and set them up for a strong summer. We’ll include a mix of group training and open free-skate sessions so skaters can work on both guided focus areas and individual goals.
🌞 Full Summer Sessions
July 6 – August 14
Monday to Friday
No skating on Monday, August 3
Fridays will be a slightly shorter training day for skaters.
Tentative daily time blocks (subject to change as ice times are finalized):
• Junior Academy & STAR 1–2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• STAR 3–5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• STAR 5+ & Competitive skaters: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
These times are meant to give families a general planning idea. Final schedules will be confirmed once rink scheduling is complete.
Camp-Style Format
Our summer sessions run with a camp-style structure that balances training and fun:
• Daily on-ice sessions
• Off-ice classes focused on strength, movement, and coordination
• A positive, supportive environment for all skaters
• Optional early drop-off starting at 8:00 AM
• Some later pick-up options maybe available
Full Details and Registration
Full details will be posted in May, once our ice times and staffing schedules are fully confirmed.
Registration will open in late May / early June.
Families can always find the most up-to-date information on the front page of our website and under our Registration tab
We’re looking forward to another strong summer of growth on the ice
