The Burlington Pond, Hockey Training Centre Proudly family owned and operated since 2000.

(905) 631-9061

845 Harrington Court, Unit 8 Burlington, Ontario Canada, L7N 3P3

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QUESTIONS? The quickest way to connect with us is by sending us an email to info@thepond.ca 

If the program you are registering for is marked as FULL, or you are prompted the program is full please continue with the online registration. Your child will be added to the waitlist, and we will reach out if a spot becomes available or if we are able to expand the program.

Please note that participants must meet the age and skill level requirements outlined in the program description. If your child does not meet these requirements, and without prior written approval from The Pond, your registration will be transferred to the appropriate program.

AT THE BURLINGTON POND, we do not hold players back. If we deem midway through a session that your child should be a higher level clinic we will move them to the appropriate clinic! Upon Pond Instructor approval

Learn to Skate registration

Our Learn to Skate Program offers a friendly fun-filled first-time on-ice instruction. We highly recommend skaters complete and graduate sessions to gain the skating skills needed to build a solid hockey foundation. Skaters will be taught the fundamentals of skating; forward skating, backward skating, balance, turning, stopping, crossovers and edges. The Learn to Skate is the build blocks to achieve all levels of hockey House League or Rep Hockey!

Mandatory & Suggested Equipment:

  • Helmet with a face mask (mandatory)
  • Hockey Skates or Figure Skates (Plastic Skates are not recommended)
  • Snow pants & Jacket
  • Gloves / Mittens
  • *Knee / Elbow pads should be worn, however sometimes they can restrict movement for very small children

LEARN TO SKATE AGES 3-12

 AGES 3 – 6 

  • new skater with little to no experience (tip for at home: put skates on and try having your child walk on carpet this will help them get used to the feel of the skates)
  • Skaters will learn the basics of falling and getting up on their own, forward and backward skating, and build confidence on ice
  • Skaters will work on all aspects of skating, learning stops, turns, edges and glides while also adding speed to basic forward & backwards skating.

AGES 5 – 12  

  • Skaters will work on all aspects of skating, learning stops, turns, edges and glides while also adding speed to basic forward & backwards skating

LEARN TO SKATE INSTRUCTORS: JAYMIE (program coordinator), Alistair, Jaana, kristen, erica, dana

2024 FALL REGISTRATION

LEARN TO SKATE GROUPS ARE FULL

FALL Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) 

Please email the office info@thepond.ca if you would like to be added to the waiting list or register for the 2025 Winter LTS Program 

Learn to Skate Group one ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 8:35am to 9:05am
Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) *September 22nd evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 29th
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP TWO AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:10am – 9:40am
Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) *September 22nd evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 29th
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

Learn to Skate Group THREE ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:45am – 10:15am
Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) *September 22nd evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 29th
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP FOUR AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:20am – 10:50am
Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) *September 22nd evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 29th
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

Learn to Skate Group FIVE ages 3-6 & 7-12

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:55am – 11:25am
Session Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (12 weeks) *September 22nd evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 29th
Ages: 3- 6 & 7 – 12
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner & Intermediate 
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP SIX AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP – Please note this group start Sunday September 29th

Day & Time: Sundays 11:30am to 12:00pm
Session Dates: September 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 (11 weeks) *September 29th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 6th
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $330 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

2025 WINTER REGISTRATION

The first session date is evaluation and orientation day.  After evaluations, your child could be moved to another group.

As a friendly reminder skaters are required to be three by the program start date (we do not accept two year olds) 

Skaters must be able to leave their parents and follow the direction of the on ice LTS coaches. 

We kindly ask, no parents on the ice or standing at the boards to ensure skaters can focus on the ice and it also helps reduce distractions and keep the environment safe. Thank you for your understanding. 

Please note the waitlist registrations for skaters ages 3 and 4 is full


We have added another group time 8:00am for skaters ages 4-12

Please register below

Learn to Skate Group one ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 8:35am to 9:05am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks) *January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP TWO AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:10am – 9:40am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks) *January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

Learn to Skate Group THREE ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:45am – 10:15am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks) *January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements: new skater or beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP FOUR AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:20am – 10:50am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks) *January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements:  beginner skater

Learn to Skate Group FIVE ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:55am – 11:25am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks) *January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 3- 6 
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner 
Registration Requirements:  beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP SIX AGES 5-12

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP 

Day & Time: Sundays 11:30am to 12:00pm
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks)*January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Requirements: Beginner/Intermediate

8:00am LEARN TO SKATE AGES 4-12

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP 

Day & Time: Sundays 8:00am to 8:30am
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks)*January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Requirements: Beginner/Intermediate

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP SIX AGES 5-12

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP 

Day & Time: Sundays 11:30am to 12:00pm
Session Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (10 weeks)*January 12th evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the 19th (no sessions running February 16th and March 9th)
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $350 + HST
Instructor: 
LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Requirements: Beginner/Intermediate

2025 SPRING REGISTRATION

The first session date is evaluation and orientation day.  After evaluations, your child could be moved to another group.

As a friendly reminder skaters are required to be three by the program start date (we do not accept two year olds) 

Skaters must be able to leave their parents and follow the direction of the on ice LTS coaches. 

We kindly ask, no parents on the ice or standing at the boards to ensure skaters can focus on the ice and it also helps reduce distractions and keep the environment safe. Thank you for your understanding. 

Please note the following:

  • Beginner Skaters please register for the 8:35am, 9:10am, 9:45am group times
  • Returning Winter Participants please register for 10:20am or 10:55am group times
  • Older skaters ages 7-12 please register for 11:30am group time

Learn to Skate Group one ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 8:35am to 9:05am
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL: new skater
Registration Requirements: new skater 

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP TWO AGES 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:10am to 9:40am
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements:  beginner skater

Learn to Skate Group Three ages 3-6

BEGINNER GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 9:45am to 10:15am
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL: Beginner
Registration Requirements:  beginner skater

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP Four AGES 3-6

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:20am to 10:50am
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL: Returning Winter Session Participants 
Registration Requirements: Returning Winter Session Participants 

Learn to Skate Group Five ages 3-6

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 10:55am to 11:25am
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL:  Returning Winter Session Participants 
Registration Requirements: Returning Winter Session Participants

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP six AGES 7-12

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Day & Time: Sundays 11:30am to 12:00pm
Session Dates: ​April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 (10 weeks)​* 
*​April 6 evaluation & orientation formal lessons will start on the ​13 (no sessions running ​April 20 and ​M​ay 18)
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $350 + HST
LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Requirements: beginner/intermediate skater