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2017/18 Registration Now Open

We are back with a great season planned for our skaters! In order to streamline processes and reduce administration costs, YKSSC has eliminated the option of PayPal. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Step 1 – Register The easiest way to register is with the online registration form. All skaters must be registered before getting … Read more

Start Dates for all Programs

Senior Competitive – Thursday, August 31 SSIII – Tuesday, September 12 SSII – Sunday, September 17 Learn to Skate/SSI – Saturday, October 7 Special Olympics – Monday, September 11 Please refer to our Schedule for more information.

Rental Skates

We have a variety of Club speed skates to rent in sizes to fit SSII skaters and up. We also have limited smaller sizes suitable for SSI although they are not required at this level. The rental fee is $125 for the season plus a damage deposit of $125 (to be returned at the end of … Read more

Safety Equipment is a Must!

A variety of safety equipment is required for each skater depending of their program level. A full equipment list for each program is listed on the individual program pages. For more information about appropriate safety equipment, visit Speed Skate Canada. There are various places online you can purchase certified safety equipment. Visit our Equipment page … Read more

2017 NWT Championships a Success!

Many thanks to everyone who helped with last week-end’s territorial meet hosted by the NWTASSA here in YK.  Congrats to all the skaters from across the NWT who competed, achieved personal best times and most importantly, had a smile on their face!  Special thanks to 62 Degrees North for providing Emergency Medical Response services.  View the results of … Read more

2017 NWT Championships March 11th -12th

On March 11th and 12th, the NWTASSA is hosting its annual territorial-wide meet here in YK for several NWT Clubs, Cambridge Bay, Iqaluit and Whitehorse, so come cheer these skaters on!  This 2-day meet involves all ages and abilities of skaters. Please complete the registration form and return it and payment to your coach or Karin Clark (4805 Hershman Road). The deadline for registration forms is Sunday, February … Read more

SSC Youth Development Fund

Speed Skating Canada (SSC) has created the Youth Development Fund to support the future of speed skating for kids across Canada. The Youth Development Fund, when mature, will support annual program budgets for clubs, membership, coach and officials development.  For more information please check out the SSC website.

NWT Championships Meet 

Mark your calendars for the next NWT skating meet scheduled for March 11 and 12 in Yellowknife.  This meet is hosted by the NWTASSA and brings together all territorial clubs for an exciting 2 days of racing! Stay tuned for more details on registration and volunteering.

Upcoming Meet – RU Fast

RU Fast is a fun meet taking place in Calgary on March 4-5th and suitable for all ages.  We are currently looking for a coach(es) and trip coordinator to help with the travel arrangements and skater support. Please send us an email if you are interested in either of these positions.  YKSSC out of town meet policy indicates skaters … Read more

Santa Skate!

Please join us for our annual Santa Skate on December 17th 4-5pm Ed Jeske rink.  We will have hot chocolate and other treats for the kids.  The big guy himself will also join us!