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.
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)
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.