ADVANCED PERFORMANCE FIGURE SKATING (AGES 10-17)
A Summer Figure Skating Experience for Pre-Podium & Podium Pathway Athletes
This summer, Ridley College invites competitive figure skaters to take part in an immersive figure skating camp designed to elevate performance, build confidence, and create unforgettable summer memories. Set on Ridley’s historic campus in St. Catharines, this camp blends world-class training with a vibrant and supportive summer lifestyle. Throughout the camp, athletes will train up to three hours each day on the ice, guided by Ridley’s coaching faculty and expert guest specialists. Sessions emphasize technical refinement in jumps and spins, quality of skating skills, power, flow, and performance components. Small-group coaching ensures athletes receive individualized attention, while program development sessions help them strengthen the artistry, detail, and confidence needed to compete at any level.
Off the ice, skaters take part in a range of classes that support their development as complete athletes. Strength and conditioning, flexibility training, dance, mental performance, and off-ice jump workshops provide the foundation for long-term progress and injury prevention. Nutrition and wellness education round out the program, giving athletes the knowledge and habits that support high-performance lifestyles.
From the moment athletes arrive, they are welcomed into a community that understands elite sport and the commitment required to excel. With a carefully structured daily schedule that balances high-performance development with overall well-being, skaters can focus entirely on their growth, both on and off the ice.
DAILY TRAINING
Skaters will train in a structured, professionally supported environment designed to accelerate progress in a short time frame.
On-Ice Training (Up to 3 Hours Daily)
- Technical development in jumps, spins and skating skills
- Edge quality, power and flow enhancement
- Short programme and free programme component refinement
- Specialized sessions for Pre-Podium and Podium Pathway athletes
- Workshops with elite guest coaches and industry specialists
Off-Ice Training
- Strength and conditioning
- Dance, movement and flexibility
- Jump technique and harness work
- Mental performance, visualization and goal setting
- Injury prevention, nutrition education and athlete wellness
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This camp is ideal for:
- Pre-Podium and Podium Pathway skaters
- Athletes seeking an intensive, structured and supportive summer training block
- Skaters interested in high-performance development while experiencing an enriching boarding environment
- Canadian and international skaters looking to elevate their training and broaden their experiences
Please note camp will not run on Monday, August 3.
Cost: $1150
Hot lunch provided.
Ridley College's Day Programme provides children and young adults with exciting, challenging and inspiring experiences. Participants are encouraged to accept new challenges, take risks and develop grit and resilience. Each programme emphasizes individual skills development, thinking outside the box, cooperation, participation, and most importantly, fun!
Camp Perks
· Low camper-to-instructor ratios
· Hot, nutritious lunches
· Qualified, knowledgeable and engaging instructors
· Many licensed teachers, coaches or alumni
· All certified in first aid, CPR and AED training
· All passed a police record check (vulnerability sector)
· All actively participated in Ridley’s thorough Summer Programmes Training Course
· Ridley Summer Programmes t-shirt to be received on first day of camp
· Access to full-time registered nursing staff at our on-campus Health Centre
- Due to increased allergy and dietary restrictions, we are unable to accommodate snacks. Campers are encouraged to bring their own peanut-free snacks.
Daily Schedule & Costs
Day Programmes run from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. each day, with optional before care from (7:30am to 8:30am) and after care (from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.). The cost of our Day Programme offerings per week is $450, unless otherwise noted. Credit card payment is required to complete registration.
Before and After Care Costs
Before Care: $30 per week
After Care: $30 per week
Combined extended care fee $50/week
$25 charge after 5:30pm
