Skating

Prepare for skating on the famous Rideau Canal with Sports Services' skating program.

Learn to skate program

Our Learn to Skate program is geared towards beginners. Practice your skills with our experienced skating staff at the University of Ottawa Minto Sports Complex. For advanced skaters who want to impress their teammates, try our power skating classes. Don't forget your skates!

CSA-certified hockey helmets are:

  • strongly recommended for everyone participating in on-ice activities at the Minto Sports Complex.
  • mandatory for participants enrolled in registered activities offered by uOttawa, such as Campus Recreation skating lessons.

According to Ottawa Public Health, CSA-certified hockey helmets:

  • Provide optimal protection from head injury during on-ice activities.
  • Are designed to provide multi-impact protection from multiple directions

For more information on helmet safety, visit Ottawa Public Health.

Learn to Skate

Beginner: This program is for those who have never skated before. Students will learn basic skills such as skating forward, stopping, turning from forward to backward (pivoting), skating backward and much more. Note: Skates are required. CSA-certified hockey helmets are mandatory for everyone participating in on-ice activities at the Minto Sports Complex. NOTE: Masks will be required at all times in all facilities.
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