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    • Calendar
    • Equipment >
      • Skates
    • Registration
    • Special Olympians
    • Useful Links
  • Try It!
  • Photos
  • Health & Safety
    • COVID PreScreen
  • News
  • About Us
    • Board Members
    • Volunteers
  • Contact Us

Come and Try Speed Skating!

​​We offer a 5-week "Learn to Speed Skate" option, for those of all ages who are new to speed skating.
  • Takes place during our Beginner sessions.
  • If you can skate unassisted around the rink on hockey or figure skates, you will likely make the transition to speed skates.
  • We have a large selection of speed skates available for rent.
Start your journey with us and ...
Learn to Speed Skate

Our detailed Equipment List describes everything you'll need, but here is an overview.

All of the following are available as speed-skating-specific items, but we list some substitutes to help you.
  • Snug-fitting clothing.
  • Helmet. Speed skating, hockey, ski, snowboard & skateboard helmets are acceptable.
    • Bike helmets are not acceptable.
  • Cut-proof gloves, such as heavy gardening or leather gloves.
  • Cut-proof neck guard with bib.
  • Knee pads, such as those for volleyball.
  • Shin guards, such as those for soccer.
  • Shatter-resistant sport glasses with a retaining strap.
    • Prescription eyeglasses are not acceptable.

Though we cannot lend club equipment due to COVID restrictions, feel free to Contact Us with any questions you might have.
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