Scary Skate (Clarington Zone Hockey)

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This year, the Clarington Zone will continue our relationship with the Scary Skate program operated by Mary Giacalone. Once again this season, we have set up a schedule with Mary which will see our six youngest teams work with her organization throughout the season. Mary is recognized as one of the foremost power skating instructors in the business and we are very excited to continue working with her in the development of our young players

Scary Skate Skating Development Program

Vision: 

The scary skate is a high energy, professional, organized power skating program, with well educated, highly motivating, and knowledgeable instructors. Our quality instructors make a difference. Our exceptional programs offers the skaters, the most current skating techniques. We at the scary skate are not only passionate, but are committed to making our programs and players. 

Mission Statement

Scary Skate instructors will provide and implement our exceptional programs with the most current technical training, to develop and enhance the way you skate. We do this in a highly motivating manner, with passion and commitment. 

Mary Giacalone is the founder of Scary Skate, established in 1986.

In 1985 she developed the program "Motion On Ice" that was sold and used by 27 hockey centers throughout North America. In 1986 TSN aired a special on her as the youngest female professional power skating instructor hired by a pro team in 1985 the "Saginaw Generals" of the International Hockey League.

In 1987 Mary spent 4 years in France with Division 1 hockey teams as a power skating instructor. In 1997 she made the video "Power Before Skating" In 2000 she was honored in Canadian Living, in the female sports figures section. Mary was the power skating instructor of the Oshawa Generals from 2001-2005. She purchased the Cobourg Cougars Jr A hockey Club in 2005.

She started her official role with the UOIT men's and women's hockey team in 2012 to present. Mary ran the CHL officials skating camp in 2012. Mary received the distinguished partnership award for her many years of work in Oshawa with all the hockey teams.

In 2014 & 2015 Mary was the skating instructor with the Hockey Canada National May Strength & Conditioning Camps both held in Hamilton, Ontario Canada . Mary participated in the OHF/Hockey Canada 2016 NCMP Seminar in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Coaches Helping Coaching.  Mary was was the Belleville Bulls skating coach from 2005 until they moved to Hamilton in the 2013-2014 season.

In her 33-year career she has helped more than 378 players reach the Junior, NCAA, & Professional levels on both the male and female side. Mary also runs the Eastern Elite Spring Hockey program.