Nepean Skating Club

Name

Nepean Skating Club

Legal name

Nepean Skating Club

Website

https://nepeanskatingclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Figure Skating Instruction Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Figure skating instruction
• Learn to skate
• Power skating program
• Competitive figure skating
• Synchronized skating team

Headquarters

HQ city

Nepean

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nepean Skating Club is a non-profit Skate Canada-sanctioned figure skating club that delivers group and private skating instruction across all skill levels. It runs the CanSkate learn-to-skate entry program (teaching approximately 800 beginner skaters per year), Rising STAR, Adult & Teen Skate, PowerSkate, STARSkate, Star Group, CompetitiveSkate (including the Learn to Compete Plus program), and Synchronized Skating, with instruction delivered by NCCP-certified coaches at City of Ottawa arena facilities.

Product overview

Nepean Skating Club is a non-profit skating organization offering a full spectrum of skating instruction programs for all ages and skill levels. The club operates multiple interconnected programs: CanSkate as the entry point for beginners (teaching approximately 800 skaters annually), Rising STAR as an accelerated pathway for youth aged 4-13, Adult & Teen Skate for learners 12+, PowerSkate for hockey and ringette players, STARSkate and Star Group for figure skating development, CompetitiveSkate with the LTC+ Program for competitive athletes, and Synchronized Skating teams. Programs are delivered at Nepean Sportsplex, Walter Baker Centre, and Minto Recreation Centre in Barrhaven, with all instruction provided by NCCP certified coaches registered with Skate Canada.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• CanSkate A dynamic learn-to-skate program focusing on fun, participation, and basic skill development, teaching fundamental movement and basic skating skills to serve as the foundation for hockey, ringette, speed skating, or advanced figure skating. Suitable for beginners of all ages.
• Rising STAR An accelerated learn-to-skate program for skaters aged 4-13 that continues developing fundamentals from CanSkate while introducing more advanced exercises for edge control, glide, agility, and precision. Includes 3 on-ice sessions per week plus an Off-Ice component to fast-track progression to the Star program.
• Adult & Teen Skate A learn-to-skate program designed for teens and adults (12 years and up) of all skill levels, from beginners to those wanting to improve complex skating skills. Offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advance levels to enhance a healthy and active lifestyle.
• PowerSkate (CanPowerSkate) A high-energy power skating program for hockey and ringette players aged 7 and older who have basic forward and backward skating skills. Focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance through the twenty skating skills with age-appropriate intensity levels.
• STARSkate Skills, Tests, Achievement and Recognition program for skaters who have completed Level 6 of CanSkate. Offers development opportunities in ice dance, skating skills, free skate, and interpretive skating through group and/or private lesson formats with progressive and sequential skill development.
• Star Group A group lesson program for skaters who have passed stage 6 and are ready to transition from CanSkate into figure skating (StarSkate). Available for Youth (4-11) and Teen/Adult (12+), led by NCCP certified Regional, Provincial and National coaches covering Skate Canada's Star 1-5 program.
• CompetitiveSkate A competitive figure skating program for skaters who show competitive potential, including singles, pairs, and ice dance disciplines. Offers the Learn to Compete Plus (LTC+) Program and Skater Development Fund, supporting skaters through to international competition levels.
• Synchronized Skating A specialized skating discipline involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and maneuvers including circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections in unison to music. NSC currently has three synchro teams competing locally and nationally.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Skate CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for figure skating in Canada. NSC operates as a sanctioned Skate Canada club, providing members with Skate Canada membership benefits including access to testing systems, competitions, and national programs. The club adheres to Skate Canada's Safe Sport policies and program standards.
• Skate OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial governing body for figure skating in Ontario. NSC operates as part of Skate Ontario and collaborates for local and regional competitions, seminars, workshops, and funding opportunities. The club bids to host Skate Ontario events and participates in their competition series.
• City of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Ottawa owns and operates the arena facilities (Nepean Sportsplex, Walter Baker Centre, Minto Recreation Centre) used by the club. The strategic plan mentions partnering with the City to address facility and ice needs, particularly regarding aging Nepean Sportsplex infrastructure.
• International Skating Union (ISU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for figure skating referenced as a resource and authority for competitive standards. Competitive skaters may compete in ISU-sanctioned international events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skate Canada: National governing body for figure skating in Canada. Comparable to NSC as the umbrella organization that sets the curriculum, testing, and competition standards NSC operates under, providing industry-wide context for programming, certification, and competitive pathways.
• The Granite Club: Established Toronto private member club with a broad multi-sport portfolio that includes figure skating and learn-to-skate programs. Comparable to NSC as a larger, broader incumbent offering overlapping skating instruction within a wider recreational membership portfolio rather than as a pure-play skating club.
• Skate Ontario: Provincial governing body for figure skating in Ontario. Comparable as the regional body that administers local competitions, workshops, and funding opportunities that NSC's competitive and synchro programs rely on for member progression.

Others

• Uplifter Inc. Software provider whose club management platform powers NSC's website, registration, and program administration. Comparable as the technology infrastructure provider enabling direct-to-consumer enrollment and back-office operations for skating clubs across Canada.

Direct peers

• Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club: Historic Toronto private athletic club operating figure skating programs alongside curling and other sports. Directly comparable to NSC as another long-standing, Skate-Canada-affiliated skating club with learn-to-skate through competitive pathways and a member-based governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

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