Figure Skating

Athletics
Prep Sport
Figure Skating

New for September 2026

High-Performance Figure Skating

This new programme offers competitive skaters at the Juvenile, Pre-Novice and Novice levels a unique opportunity to train at a high-performance level, 12–18 hours/week, while receiving a world-class education.

Aligned with Skate Canada’s Podium Pathway, Ridley’s Skating School programme features integrated academics and training, elite coaching, personalized development plans and Skate Canada/Skate Ontario events and performance opportunities.

Coaching Showcase: March 1st

Join us at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. as we launch our new high-performance figure skating programme with a free Coaching Showcase — a rare opportunity to watch and learn from our renowned faculty — Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko, Gladys Orozco and Marika Steward. They will lead a live, interactive coaching session on the ice with student skaters.

This is a free community event where you can skate, meet our coaches, and learn about a programme that is redefining how young athletes balance academics and elite training.

Location: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Time: 11:00a.m.–2:00p.m.
Cost: Absolutely FREE

Bring your family, friends, and skates — and be part of an unforgettable celebration!

Let us know you’ll be there!

Why Our Skating School is Different

In the traditional skating world, students at this level sacrifice time in the classroom for training. Parents juggle logistics, source specialized coaching and spend a lot of time travelling to and from the rink.

Ridley College changes that.

All-in-One Model: Students live, learn and skate on campus.
Academics + Elite Training: Balanced schedule combining academics with on-ice and off-ice training throughout the week.
Team-Training Environment: Emphasis on camaraderie and teamwork is woven into this programme. Students training and living together have huge benefits for social-emotional support and student wellbeing.
World-Class Coaching Faculty: Internationally recognized high-performance coaches are available to meet your child’s training needs, which will be set out in personal goals and training plans.

Programme Highlights

Elite Coaching Faculty: Coaching faculty includes a Head Coach and a rotation of internationally recognized high-performance coaches and mentors.
Integrated Training and Education: Balanced schedule combining rigorous academics with intensive on-ice and off-ice training. 
Individual Goal Setting and Development Plans: Skaters collaborate with coaches to establish personal goals and training plans. Regular monitoring and feedback ensure consistent progress aligned with each athlete’s objectives. 
Team Training Environment: Emphasis on camaraderie and teamwork in a sport traditionally focused on individual performance. 
On-Site Athletic Therapy: Access specialized care for injury prevention, recovery and peak performance. 
Performance and Competitive Opportunities: Participation in Skate Canada/Skate Ontario competitions, performance simulations and exhibitions.

Comprehensive Weekly Training 

On-ice: jumps, spins, skating skills, edgework and turns.
Off-ice: dance, yoga, pilates, fitness (strength training) and off-ice jump development. 
Coaching is delivered through both group sessions and private lessons to optimize efficiency and personalized learning.

Meet Our Team

Coaches

Meet With Us

Our Admissions staff will be attending a few Skate Canada and Skate Ontario events this year. If you have questions about an upcoming event, please reach out to us. We’re here to help.

DATES	LOCATION	EVENT	CONTACT
January 17th–18th	Skate Milton	Sherwood Community Centre, Milton, ON	Jenna Cameron
February 5th–8th	2026 Skate Canada Trophy	RBC Centre, Dartmouth, NS	Jenna Cameron
February 5th–8th	Brampton Flower City*	Cassie Campbell Community Centre, Brampton, ON	Liz Gross

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We’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to our head coach or share your contact details by emailing [email protected] or completing our contact form. We’ll be in touch soon!

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