In my experience, both my boys could barely skate at all when we started with Timbits. We had geared them up and taken them to the oval and olympic plaza a couple times each to at least get their feet under them.
The coaches in Timbits are supposed to focus on skating and basic skills all season. Your kid will improve immensely from Oct to Dec. It is still the best and possibly the most rewarding time as a coach to see these kids improve even when you are on the ice only 2 times a week.
The best way to improve is just time on ice. Go to the outdoor rink as well... go to public skates. You can do the power skating etc. if they really want to do it. Some kids just can't get enough. Make skating fun, play games etc. Some kids even at this age are on the ice 4-6 times a week... even at 5-6 years old.(not that I am recommending this)
The biggest thing is.... they have to want to do it. It is a good lesson in commitment and keeping your word to stick it out. But, if they're hating life and fighting you to go... it isn't worth it.
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