Speed Skate 1

For kids approximately 5-8 years old.  Starts, stops, basic position and technique are introduced by non-competitive games of sustained activity.  Parents with helmets are welcome to skate.

Registrations for Speed Skate 1  are accepted for either Saturday or Sunday or both days.

Coaches:  Alexandre Larouche (Saturdays) and Tasha Stephenson (Sundays) as well as helpers from the senior competitive group.

 

Cost:  

Saturday or Sunday  $ 120.00,  Both days:  $240.00, for the whole year.

Ice Times:(YK Community Arena)

Saturdays  11:00 –  Noon
Sundays     Noon – 1pm

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 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)