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Motivate 2 Skate
 

Motivate 2 Skate

Motivate 2 Skate is a FREE program created to help international post-secondary students, elementary-aged students, and new Canadians learn one of Canada's most enjoyed pastimes - ice skating! With the support of experienced instructors, we are providing the opportunity to learn the basic skills needed to help you skate with confidence in a safe space. YNCU will also provide a pair of skates and a helmet that participants can keep, giving them the opportunity to continue skating upon the completion of the program. Motivate 2 Skate aims to provide a fun and rewarding learning experience.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

SAULT STE. MARIE
Post-Secondary International Students and New Canadians

6-week program
Every Friday from October 20th – November 24th
11:00AM – 12:00PM
YNCU Soo Pee Wee Arena

LONDON
Post-Secondary International Students and New Canadians

4-week program
Every Friday from November 3rd – November 24th
11:00AM – 12:00PM
London Bostwick Arena

YNCU accepting donations of used skates and helmets for M2S Program

Beginning Monday, August 28th, YNCU branches across Ontario will be collecting donations of gently used hockey skates and helmets throughout the rest of 2023 as we prepare to launch the second season of Motivate 2 Skate. Generous donations of used equipment will help YNCU continue to offer free skating lessons into the future, and ensure even more people have the chance to feel confident out on the ice.

We ask that any donated skates and helmets come in usable condition.

Donations can be made at the following locations:

  • Sault Ste. Marie - 289 Bay St or 535 Trunk Rd

  • London - 1140 Southdale Rd W

  • Kitchener - 38 Executive Pl, 1334 Weber St E or 685 Fischer-Hallman Rd

  • Cambridge - 385 Hespeler Rd

  • Mitchell - 105 Ontario Rd


Donations can also be dropped off at the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association - 496 Queen Street East
 
 

READ MORE ABOUT MOTIVATE 2 SKATE 

International students and new Canadians hit the ice for the first time in Cambridge
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January 27, 2023


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November 5, 2022


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Pee Wee Arena, YNCU teach newcomers to skate
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November 5, 2022

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November 1, 2022


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October 28, 2022

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