KCAA Future Stars Hockey Program
Presented by Tim Horton’s
KCAA is proud to offer two dedicated programs designed to support both skating and hockey development, catering to participants of all levels. These programs run simultaneously on separate sections of the ice, ensuring focused and effective training for each group.
Each week, the sessions are led by a team of certified CanSkate instructors, experienced hockey coaches, and enthusiastic volunteers. This structured approach ensures that participants receive high-quality instruction in a safe and supportive environment. To maintain a personalized experience, we keep low participant-to-instructor ratios, with additional volunteers on the ice to provide extra assistance and guidance.
Whether participants are taking their first steps on skates or honing their hockey skills, these programs are designed to foster confidence, skill development, and a love for the ice.
Learn to Skate for Hockey
Ages 3+
Price: $275 (Maximum 25 registrants)
Reduce price for both seasons: $525
KCAA’s learn to Skate for Hockey program is built for children 3 and up with little or no skating experience.
This introductory class is for children who want to begin their hockey journey or just want to learn to skate.
Each class is approximately 50 minutes. Please come at least 15 minutes before to dress and prepare your child. Full equipment is not required but recommended.
A CSA approved helmet with cage, gloves or mitts and skates are mandatory. Jersey and socks will be provided by Timbits Canada. Your child can bring a hockey stick as there will be a short time at the end of the skate to play.
Beginner/Intermediate Hockey Development
Max 10 years old
Price: $350 (Maximum 25 registrants)
Reduced price for both seasons: $650
Full equipment required
KCAA’s Beginner/Intermediate Hockey program is designed for children preferably 4 and up.
Participants should be proficient in their skating, turning and stopping. There will be continued development of skating skills, plus basic stickhandling, shooting/passing.
Each class will be approximately 50 minutes. Please arrive 30 minutes before to dress and prepare for the skate. Players will be broken up into different groups according to their skill level.
All skaters are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with a full facial mask. Full hockey equipment with a stick is required (please remember the neck guard). Jerseys and socks will be provided by Timbits Canada.
Meet the Instructors
Vanessa Bairos
Vanessa is a Certified Skate Canada Regional and first aid certified coach who has been coaching for 10 years with skaters of all different levels in figure skating and hockey. She currently coaches at multiple rinks throughout the GTA.
Vanessa herself has been skating for 24 years and continues her love and passion of skating through her coaching. She enjoys sharing her passion of the sport with her students and encourages them to challenge themselves every lesson.
Kyle Brownell
Kyle has been coaching hockey and various other sports for the last 30 years. He has a Bachelor’s of Physical Education, a Master’s in Sport Psychology, a Teaching Degree and was working on his PhD in Motor Control. He was a Student Sport Psychologist for Brock’s Women’s Hockey, while his thesis/research was with the Brock’s Men’s Hockey Team. His PhD investigated children’s hand/eye co-ordination development. As a graduate of the University of Toronto Teacher’s College, he specialized in elementary and high school. Kyle taught University and College courses in Motor Control, Sport Psychology, Sport Ethics, and Coaching. After 8 years of teaching postsecondary education, he has devoted his attention to his wife, four children and coaching hockey.
Jake Bruno
Jake is a certified hockey coach who has focused on training and developing youth and teenage hockey players from beginner to elite levels for the last 5 years. Jake currently coaches the u15 AA Richmond Hill Jaguars and partners with high level skills and power skating coaches to take his students and players to the next level. Jake has been involved in minor hockey as a coach for the last 5 years in a variety of capacities – from running training camps, coaching elite skating classes, hosting learn to skate sessions and now as the head coach of the u15 AA program.