PRACTICE SCHEDULE
2026-2027 Fall & Winter Practice Schedule
In effect from September 2, 2026 to March 28, 2027. Detailed schedules for extra ice are at the bottom of the page. See our practices and expectations, and see the calendar page for more key club dates. If you are an experienced speed skater, learn how to drop in.
No Run Dates for Practices (subject to change):
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sun, Oct 25 (ISU World Tour)
- Sat, Nov 7
- Sat, Jan 9
- Sat, Feb 13
Extra Ice Times (subject to change; group schedules TBC):
- Mon, Sep 7 (9am-1pm)
- Mon, Sep 21 (Pro-D Day) (1:30-3:45 ice)
- Thu, Sep 30 (1:30-3pm)
- Thu, Nov 11 (8:15-9:45 & 1:30-3pm)
- Fri, Feb 12 (Pro-D Day) (1:30-3:45 ice)
Mondays
Dryland Practice
NO DRYLAND ON LABOUR DAY, THANKSGIVING OR FAMILY DAY
COMBINED PRACTICE
BEGINNERS, SPECIAL O, INTERMEDIATE and
ADVANCED/MASTERS
6:00-7:30 Beginners/Special O
6:00-8:00 Intermediate/ Advanced/Masters
If you need to leave earlier, that is OK!
Wednesdays
Ice 4:45-6:45pm
BEGINNERS
4:30-4:45 Ice Clean/Skates on!
4:45-4:50 Mats on
4:50-5:40 Ice (50min)
5:40-5:50 Skates off
5:50-6:30 Dryland (40min)
INTERMEDIATE and
ADVANCED/MASTERS
SHARED ICE TIME
4:55-5:25 Dryland (30min)
5:25-5:40 Skates on!
5:40-5:45 Ice Clean (track only)
5:45-6:40 Ice (55min)
6:40-6:45 Mats off
Saturdays
Ice 6:00-7:00am
INTERMEDIATE and
ADVANCED/MASTERS
SHARED ICE TIME
Lap skating, minimal coaching
Minimum speeds required:
age 10-13: <54s 400m
age 14+: <1:30 500m
This practice is generally not suitable for beginner adults or ages 9 and under.
5:45-6:00 Skates on! Mats on!
6:00-6:55 Ice (55min)
6:55-7:00 Mats off
7:10-8:00 Dryland (50min±)
Sundays
Ice 6:15-10:15pm
LEARN TO SKATE
SHARED ICE WITH BEGINNERS & SPECIAL O
5:30-6:00 Optional Dryland (30min;)
6:00-6:15 Ice Clean / Skates on!
6:15-6:20 Mats on
6:20-7:05 Ice (45min)
Learn to Skate runs in 2 sessions, Fall (Sept 20-Dec 20; no practice Oct 25) & Winter (Jan 10-Mar 14)
BEGINNERS and SPECIAL O
SHARED ICE TIME
5:30-6:00 Dryland (30min)
6:00-6:15 Ice Clean / Skates on!
6:15-6:20 Mats on
6:20-7:15 Ice (55min)
INTERMEDIATE
6:30-7:00 Dryland (30min)
7:00-7:15 Skates on!
7:15-7:20pm Ice Clean (track only)
7:20-8:25pm Ice (65min)
ADVANCED/MASTERS
7:45-8:15 Dryland (30min)
8:15-8:30 Skates On!
8:25-8:30 Ice Clean (track only)
8:30-9:30 Ice (55min)
ADVANCED/MASTERS OPTIONAL
Lap skating, minimal coaching
9:30-10:10 Ice (40 min)
10:10-10:15 Mats off
Extra Ice Practice Schedules
View the schedules below for the practice schedules on days when there is extra ice time available.
Club Calendar
Calendar view of the current season. Copy this link to subscribe to the club calendar in your own calendar application: https://airtable.com/appuXUBVsNmljrfBS/shry5Ljp2aYS976KY/iCal?timeZone=America%2FVancouver&userLocale=en
Mondays & Wednesdays
6pm-8pm
Kerrisdale Park/Point Grey track
5670 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
Saturdays
6pm-8pm
Rashpal Dhillon Track & Field Oval, UBC
2329 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2J3
Bad weather alternate location
Emily Carr Elementary
4070 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 2M8