Supervision

• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Students and parents should be made aware of the need for extra caution and control on the ice including common procedures such as skating in the same direction during free-skate.
• Ice space should be divided to allow separate areas for varying skill levels from beginner to advanced.
• Teacher should stress skating techniques – not speed – in all games, challenges, and drills.
• Activities should be taught only after students are able to start and stop safely.

Equipment/Facilities

• Students must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet or an ice skating helmet with the ASTM F 1849 certification or a ski/snowboard helmet meeting ASTM F 2040, CEN 1077, Snell RS-98, or CSA Z263.1 certification; as well as properly-fitted skates and gloves or mittens.
• Students should be informed of how to transport skates safely.
• Before skating on outdoor ponds, ice safety must be determined. Teachers should contact local authorities for information.