Equipment and Clothing

• Figure skates that fit properly and do up tightly with laces (highly recommended not to have molded ones)
• No Helmets for those skaters who are Stage 6 & above (CanSkate Stage 5 must be achieved before helmets are no longer worn)
• Skate guards for off the ice (protects the blades from dings and keeps them sharper longer)
• Skating dresses, skirts or stretchy black pants, no jeans allowed
• Jacket/pull over without a hood. No hoodies, baggy sweatshirts, or big winter jackets please, layer up if necessary
• Hair must be tied back (unless it is too short)
• Thin nylon mitts, double up if necessary but no big gloves please

It might be a good idea to keep an extra hair elastic, mitts and even a jacket in your skating bag for those “oops, I forgot…” days

Skates

• It is highly recommended to go visit a store that deals exclusively with figure skates and figure skating supplies when purchasing skates or getting them adjusted and sharpened.
• These stores have trained professionals that will recommend good quality boots and blades, and will help find the brand, style, and fit that works best for your skater based on their foot shape and skating ability level.
• These stores also often carry a selection of good quality gently used skates at a discounted price.

Suggested places to buy skates

• ProSkate
  16972 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
  780-438-9049
  

  https://www.proskate.ca/

• United Sport & Cycle
  7620 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB
  780-433-1181
  

  https://unitedsport.ca/

Additional local places to sharpen skates

• Grove Edgeworks
  131 First Ave, Spruce Grove, AB
  780-982-1150
  

  https://www.facebook.com/groveedgeworks

• ProSkate
  16972 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
  780-438-9049
  

  https://www.proskate.ca/

Taking care of your skates

• Always dry blades thoroughly after skating (including the boot’s sole)
• After drying skates thoroughly, cover and store the blades inside of towel-like soft guards.
• Wear hard rubber/plastic skate guards on the blades when walking on any surface other than the ice!
• Get blades sharpened on a regular basis (about every 6-8 weeks) by a professional
• Do not leave or store blades inside of plastic or rubber skate guards
• When you get home after skating, take your skates out of your bag and open the boots up a bit so they can air out