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2026 HSC Home Club -Summer Bursary Program


Halifax Skating Club is excited to offer a limited number of summer bursaries to help support
HSC home club skaters with Summer 2026 training costs.

Who Can Apply

HSC Home Club skaters registered, or planning to register for summer in the following Programs: Junior Academy, Bronze,Silver,Gold

Skaters must register for a minimum of 1 week (5 skating days) of HSC Summer 2026 programming.

How to Apply

Submit a short essay (minimum 100 words) sharing:

  • Your skating goals
  • Achievements or improvements this season
  • Leadership or volunteer involvement
  • What skating means to you
  • Challenges you’ve overcome

Deadline: May 20, 2026

Submit Here: Bursary Submission -Due May 20th

Bursary Details

Successful applicants will receive a gift certificate applied directly to their HSC account toward Summer 2026 registration fees. Recipients will be announced at the HSC Banquet on May 30 at the Atlantica Hotel.

We encourage all eligible skaters to apply and take advantage of this opportunity for a great summer of training at HSC!


 


Summer Training Program Information

 



Edge Elite - Warm Up Week
Star 4+ skaters 
June 29, 30 and July 2, 3

EDGE ELITE WARM UP WEEK

 


Junior/ Pre Academy

July 6-Aug 14

5 day/ 3 days / 2day options
Greenfoot Energy Centre (Except July 29-30-31 at
RBC Centre Dartmouth)

 

No Skating Mon August 3Summer 2026 - JR / PRE ACADEMY PROGRAMS


Bronze

Monday to Thursday

  • Drop Off: 7:45 AM
  • First Class: 8:00 
  • Pick Up: 1:00 PM

Friday


Silver A Half-Day Program

Monday to Thursday

  • Drop Off: 8:15 AM
  • First Class: 8:25 
  • Pick Up: 1:30 PM

Friday


Silver B Full-Day Package

Monday to Thursday

  • Drop Off: 8:15 AM
  • First Class: 8:25
  • Pick Up: 3:30 PM

Friday


Gold

Monday to Thursday

  • First Class: 8:00AM
  • Pick Up: 3:30 PM

Friday


Excel Program

(Juvenile + Podium Pathway skaters)

Monday to Thursday

  • First Class:
    8:00 AM
  • Pick Up: 4:00 PM

Friday

  • First Class: 9:00AM
  • Pick Up: 3:00 Pm

Summer 2026 - EXCEL


Important Notes: Summer 2026

Registration

All Academy registration is completed online through the Halifax Skating Club website. HSC and BSC skaters receive priority. Registrations will be processed in the following order:

  • 5 Day
  • 3 Day, M/W/F
  • 2 Day, T/T

Other day combinations may be considered if space allows. Please add a note to your registration and email halifaxskatingclub@gmail.com with your request. We may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Registration closes when spaces fill, or at midnight on the Friday before each new skating week.

Session Balancing

HSC reserves the right to balance sessions when needed.

Skating Down

Skaters may skate down one level if space is available after skaters in that level have registered.

On-Ice and Off-Ice Training

Programs include both on-ice and off-ice classes when possible. Off-ice training is included in the registration fee, and skaters are expected to participate in the full program experience.

Off-Ice Space and Dressing Rooms

Off-ice training spaces and dressing rooms are for skaters only. Parents are not permitted in dressing rooms.

Payment Options

Families may pay in full at registration or choose a deposit plus 6 weekly payments on:

  • June 29
  • July 6
  • July 13
  • July 20
  • July 27
  • August 3

Payment arrangements must be completed online.

A $25 admin fee will apply for the second or additional invoice change per skater, per season.

Summer Discount

Skaters registered for 5 or more full weeks of summer skating will receive a 15% discount. To qualify, skaters must be registered for all days available to their level during those weeks. All programs must be included on the same invoice to receive the discount.

Skater Contract and Codes of Conduct

Parents and skaters are expected to follow the HSC Skater Contract and Codes of Conduct. These are signed during registration and are available to download from the HSC website.

Extra Free / Programming Ice

Additional ice may be offered Fridays from 8:00–8:50 AM. Additional fees apply. Schedule is subject to change.

Summer Performance Day

Friday, July 31
9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Details will be announced soon. Skaters registered in that week’s program may participate at no additional charge.

Assessment Day

Assessment Day for STAR 6+ assessments is tentatively scheduled during Week 7, August 10–14, at Greenfoot Energy Centre.

Thursday or Friday afternoon/evening will be reserved for assessments, subject to ice and evaluator availability.

 


Summer Fun at HSC

Each week will include fun activities tied to our weekly themes and designed to help skaters build friendships, confidence, and team spirit throughout the summer.

Weekly Activities Include:

  • Wednesday Dress-Up Days
  • Thursday Viral Vibes Challenges
  • Friday Workshops and Specialty Off-Ice Classes
  • Off-Ice Dance
  • Off-Ice Conditioning
  • Theme music during sessions
  • Trivia days, games, and special weekly events

Watch for your weekly welcome email sent each Saturday morning with details and schedules for the upcoming week.

Theme Weeks will be announced by June 1.

 



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