
Glide Skating Academy
Bradford-based skating academy offering NCCP-certified instruction across learn-to-skate, figure skating, hockey development, and multi-sport camps for all ages.
Quick facts
About Glide Skating Academy
Glide Skating Academy operates out of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre, delivering a broad range of skating programmes for skaters from preschool age through to adults. Founded by Ashley Nochta, the academy's coaching staff hold NCCP certifications alongside First Aid, CPR, AED, Safe Sport, and Ontario Certified Teacher credentials.
Programme offerings include preschool skating, learn-to-skate, an introductory figure skating stream, a Figure Skating Academy for advanced skaters, a Hockey Development Programme, adult skating, private lessons, and summer multi-sport camps. A Spring 2026 skating programme is also listed. Small-group formats and hands-on technique correction are consistent features across streams.
Reviews mention coaches Maria and Ashley by name, with parents of beginner-level skaters noting attentive, encouraging instruction.
What parents say
“We had an amazing experience with Glide Skating over the March break. My kids were beginner level and to see how the instructors guided them and was so kind to them was awesome. Highly appreciate and recommend Maria and Ashley and their team!!”
Where they train
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre, 471 West Park Ave 2nd Floor, Bradford, ON L3Z 0J3, Canada