Skaters must have their own equipment in order to participate in our programs, as the Rental Shop is not open during our ice times. Proper ankle support and blade alignment is essential for acquiring good skating skills. Good used top brand name skates are often much better than new department store brand skates. Ask an executive member or one of the coaches for advise before purchasing new skates.
Skates must fit like a shoe and have good support around the ankle, yet not be too tight as to restrict blood flow to the feet. DO NOT BUY SKATES WITH TOO MUCH GROWING ROOM - This causes wobbly ankles, tripping , and breaks down boot support. If toes touch the end of an unlaced skate, you should have only a finger width of room down the back of the heel.
CSA Helmets are required for the Can Skate Program and Gloves are required for all skaters.
Correct skate sharpening is essential for enhancing performance. Please speak to one of our professional coaches or an executive member for recommendations. Coach Barb Turner can often arrange for sharpening with pick-up and delivery. Speak to her at the arena about making an appointment or call her at 477-2053.
Wear skate guards when walking to and from the ice surface. Take off the guards at the ice surface. Do not store skates in guards as the blades will rust! ! ! Instead, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth, replacing the guards when the blades are dry.
List of Used Skates from the Sept Skate & Dress Sale
| NAME | PHONE NUMBER | SKATE TYPE | SIZE | PRICE |
| Casey Beavil | 250-479-9927 | RIEDELL - soul repair, good blades, solid boot | 5 1/2 | $150 |
| Casey Beavil | 250-479-9927 | RIEDELL | 5 | $100 |
| Casey Beavil | 250-479-9927 | GAM - Boot only | 5 | $85 |
| Casey Beavil | 250-479-9927 | RIEDELL | 3 - 3 1/2 | $130 |
| Casey Beavil | 250-479-9927 | JACKSON- BOYS | 8(?) | $85 |
| Carla Bidwell | 250-479-0719 | JACKSON- ARTISTE | 3 | $60 |
| Sandra Chester | 250-472-7001 | Skates | 13.5 | $190 |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates (small) good condition | 10 | $45 |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates (small) good condition | 8 | $50 |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates | 12 | $10 |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates | 12 | |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates | 11 | $25 |
| Brenda Charity | 250-479-1094 | Skates | 3 | $20 |
| Christine Delano | 250-380-4826 | WIFA (ladies) | 7 | $50 |
| Terri Dorey | 250-881-2297 | JACKSON FREESTYLE | 3 | $40 |
| Jenni Funk | 250-298-7988 Cell- 250-886-1706 | Risport RF4 Club 2000 blade | approx 2.5 | $125 |
| Jenni Funk | 250-298-7988 Cell- 250-886-1706 | Risport RF4 - MK select classic blade | approx 3 | $200 |
| Lisa Kelly | 250-744-8021 | RIEDELL - Competition | 2 1/2 | $50 |
| Lisa Kelly | 250-744-8021 | GAM - boys figure skates | 3 1/2 | $50 |
| Lisa Kelly | 250-744-8021 | RBK Hockey skates | 2 1/2 | $50 |
| Kathy Lang | 250-383-8919 | RIEDELL | 3 1/2 | $80 |
| Sharon Maundrell | 250-479-6005 Cell 250-889-4242 | DON JACKSON- Competitior boot *NEW* mirage blade | 3 1/2 | $200 |
| Sarah Macdonell | 250-658-8457 Cell 250-884-8358 | Girls GLACIER 520 skates with guards | 3 | $50 |
| Jing Shaw | 250-478-3860 | Riedell B-A | 5 1/2 | $200 |
| Vicky Strandlund | 250-383-1472 | Figure skates | 4 | $50 |