CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2026 - 2027 Skating Season
FALL SKATING SEASON
Tuesday September 8, 2026 First Day of FALL Skating Season. (for Bronze, Bronze Advanced, Silver,
Gold, Morning CheapSkate, Teen/Adult, Dance/Skating Skills)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 First Day of Fall Skating Season (for Shining Stars Academy & Star Academy)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 CANSkate Program Assistant Training Session + Pizza Party (4:15 pm - 7:30 pm)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 First Day of CANSkate Sessions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Drop Off your Items to Sell at Skate Wear/Skate Swap (10:00 am)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 POCO Skating Club OPEN HOUSE (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Used Skate/Skate Wear Sale/Swap (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Pick Up your Cash or Unsold Items from Skate Wear/Skate Swap (1:00 pm)
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Simulations for Autumn Leaves Competition
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 National Day of Truth & Reconciliation (no skating)
Thursday, Oct. 1 - Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 2026 BC/YT Section Autumn Leaves Super Series Competition
(Sardis Sports Complex, Chilliwack, BC)
Monday, October 12, 2026 Thanksgiving Monday (no skating)
Monday, October 26, 2026 Halloween Week (wear a costume)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Halloween Week (wear a costume)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Halloween Week (wear a costume)
Thursday, October 29, 2026 Halloween Week (wear a costume)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Halloween Week (wear a costume) - sessions are not cancelled
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Simulations for Jingle Blades Competition
Thursday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 2027 BC/YT Skate Canada Sectional Super Series
(Kelowna, BC)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Remembrance Day (no skating)
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Sun. Nov. 22, 2026 2026 Jingle Blades Competition
(North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 Hockey Tournament (no skating)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 2026 BC/YT Synchro & Adult Competition
(South Surrey)
Monday, December 7, 2026 Showcase Dress Rehearsal & Photos (3:30 pm - 5:15 pm)
Saturday, December 12, 2026 Holidazzle Showcase (2 shows: 9:45 am & 11:30 am)
Saturday, December 12, 2026 Holiday Celebration Family Skate (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Monday, December 14, 2026 Holiday Themed Days (wear Red & Green)
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Holiday Themed Days (wear Red & Green)
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Holiday Themed Days (wear Red & Green)
Thursday, December 17, 2026 Holiday Themed Days (wear Red & Green)
Thursday, December 17, 2026 Last Day of Fall Skating Season for 2026
WINTER SKATING SEASON
Monday, January 4, 2027 First Day of 2027 Winter Skating Season
Saturday, January 16, 2027 Simulations for BC Coast Regional -- WinterSkate
Thurs. Jan. 28, 2027 - Sun. Jan. 31, 2027 2027 BC Coast Region Championships -- WinterSkate (Minoru Arena, Richmond, BC)
Saturday, February 13, 2027 Ringette Tournament (no skating)
Monday, February 15, 2027 Family Day (no skating)
Saturday February 20, 2027 2027 West Coast Challenge Competition
(Aldergrove, BC)
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 City is Removing the Ice in Arena 2 (all sessions cancelled)
Thursday, February 25, 2027 City is Removing the Ice in Arena 2 (all sessions cancelled)
Saturday, February 27, 2027 All sessions are moved to Arena 3 -- Start of Modified Schedule
Saturday, February 27, 2027 STAR 1 Club Skating Competition (11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Arena 3)
Monday, March 1 - Friday March 12, 2027 STARSkate Assessment Weeks
Thurs. Mar. 4 - Sun. Mar. 7, 2027 2027 BC/YT Section Super Series Final
(MNP Place, Kelowna, BC)
Saturday, March 6, 2027 Ringette Provincials (no skating)
Thursday, March 11, 2027 Last Day of Winter Skating Season
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SPRING SKATING SEASON
Monday, March 15, 2027 First Day of 2027 Spring Skating Season
Fri. March 26 - Sun. March 28, 2027 BC/YT Section Development Camp
(Kelowna, BC)
Friday, March 26, 2027 Good Friday (all sessions cancelled)
Sun. March 28 & Mon. March 29, 2027 Easter Sunday & Easter Monday (all sessions cancelled)
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Simulations
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Last Day of 2026 Spring CANSkate sessions
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Last Day of 2026 Spring Skating Season
Friday, May 1, 2026 First Day of 2026 Summer Bridge Skating Season
(Planet Ice Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows Arenas & Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 City of Port Coquitlam -- May Day Parade
Fri. May 15 - Sun. May 17, 2026 2026 BC/YT Super Series Victoria Day Skating Competition
(Fleetwood Arena, Surrey, BC)
Sunday, May 31, 2026 POCO Skating Club Annual General Meeting
& Awards Celebration (Mabbett Hall at 4:30 pm)
Thurs. June 11, 2026 - Sun. June 14, 2026 2026 BC/YT Section Super Series High Performance Competition
(Scotia Barn, Burnaby, BC)
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Last Day of 2026 Summer Bridge Skating Season
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SUMMER SKATING SEASON
Thursday, July 2, 2026 First Day of 2026 Summer Skating Season
(Planet Ice Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows Arenas & Port Coquitlam Community Centre - Arena 3)
Friday, July 3, 2026 Pyjama Day
Friday, July 10, 2026 Sparkle Day
Friday, July 17, 2026 Rainbow Day
Monday, July 20, 2026 All Sessions Cancelled
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 All Sessions Cancelled
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 All Sessions Cancelled
Friday, July 24, 2026 Stuffed Animal Day
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Simulations (Regular On-Ice & Off-Ice sessions Cancelled for Bronze Advanced & Silver/Gold)
Friday, July 31, 2026 Jersey Day
Monday, August 3, 2026 No Skating (BC Day Holiday)
Friday, August 7, 2026 Beach Day
Thurs. Aug. 13 - Sun. Aug. 16, 2026 2026 BC/YT Super Series SummerSkate Competition
(Scotia Barn, Burnaby, BC)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Last Day of 2026 Summer Skating Season
Tues. Sept. 1 - Wed. Sept. 2, 2026 POCO Skating Club 2026 Fall Pre-Season 2 Day BOOT CAMP
(Port Coquitlam Community Centre -- Arena 2)