Skills have been categorized into the following fundamental areas: BALANCE, CONTROL and AGILITY.  Children are placed into groups according to ability and taught by a Certified Coach and assisted by qualified CanSkate Program Assistants. On-ice delivery focuses on continuous movement and emphasizes the use of newer and more dynamic group teaching concepts including the Fast Track, Fun Zone and station rotation, all of which has been proven to increase practice opportunities and improve the rate of skill acquisition among skaters.  More visual aids and music are used to create a fun, stimulating and welcoming environment.  Skaters will receive report cards at the end of each session.  There is a new series of award ribbons in addition to the Stage 1 – 6 badges.