New skaters are introduced to the fundamental skating skills with the assistance of a parent. Instructors lead parents and children through various games and activities to make the child reach a comfort level on the ice. Parents must have competent skating ability in order to help their child during the program and may only accompany one child on the ice. All program participants (adult and child) must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet on the ice. Bicycle and ski helmets are not permitted. A face mask and gloves/mitts are strongly recommended.