Speed Skate 1

SS1 is for kids approximately 5-8 years old. Starts, stops, basic position and technique are introduced by non-competitive games of sustained activity.

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Registrations for Speed Skate 1 are accepted for either Saturday or Sunday or both days, each class is 1 hour long. Parents are encouraged to come on the ice and share the fun.

Saturday Coaches: Monique Chapman and David Silke with skaters from the senior competitive group.

Sunday Coaches: Alexander Gawel and Rebecca Mahler with skaters from the senior competitive group.

Cost for the Year:

Saturday or Sunday (1 hour/week) = $156 + fees = $167.28
Saturday and Sunday (2 hours/week) = $312 + fees = $326.56

Ice Times: (Ed Jeske for Nov and Dec)

SS1 Group 1 (formerly known as SS1 Sunday) – Sunday 9:30am to 10:30am
SS1 Group 2 (formerly known as SS1 Saturday) – Sunday 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Equipment Required:

  • Helmet, CSA-approved or ASTM F 1849 certified (no bicycle helmets)
  • Knee pads (not hard style)
  • Bib-style neck guard
  • Leather/cut-resistant gloves/mitts
  • Shatter-resistant non-tinted safety glasses with safety straps (prescription eyeglasses do not require additional safety glasses but do require a safety strap)*
  • skates (hockey skates are fine – NO figure skates)

*Safety glasses can be purchased at Overlander Sports in Yellowknife.