News

2021-22 Executive Members

President – Martin Rourke ykspeedskating@gmail.com Vice President – Menzie McEachern Secretary – vacant Treasurer – Jody Pellissey Registrar – vacant ykspeedskating.regs@gmail.com Communications Coordinator – Johanna Tiemessen Fundraising Coordinator – Virginia Lackey ykspeedskating.volu@gmail.com

Congratulations to our 2021 Raffle Winners!

Grand Prize: Clipper Tripper 17’6” Kevlar Canoe Sponsor: Overlander Sports Winner: Larrissa Stewart 2nd Prize: Camping Package worth $1000 Sponsors: Canadian Tire and Yellowknife Beverages Winner: Jennie Rausch 3rd Prize: Wellness Package worth $700 Sponsors: Collective Soul Space and Anytime Fitness Winner: Sarah Leonardis Thank you to everyone for purchasing tickets and supporting the Yellowknife … Read more

YKSSC Spring Raffle

The club hasn’t had much opportunity for fundraising this year, but we also haven’t had any travel expenses! The YKSSC Board wanted to do a fundraiser in the community to raise awareness for our club and raise some travel money for next year. We are excited to announce our Spring Raffle, which will start March … Read more

Registration and Refunds ends October 31

Saturday, October 31 is a the deadline to register for any of our Speed Skate classes. It is also the last day you can cancel your registration and request a refund of your registration fee. Thank you!

Registration for SS1 Opens Sept 14

Registration for Speed Skate 1 (SS1) opens September 14 for an early October start date (TBD) at YK Arena. We have four SS1 classes this year: Saturdays 10-11 and 11-12; and Sundays 11-12 and 12-1. Only 17 skaters will be allowed to register for each of these classes, leaving room for 3 coaches and helpers. … Read more

Learn to Skate and Adult Learn to Speed Skate Update

Unfortunately, these programs will not be offered in the 2020-21 season. As per the NWTASSA Return To Ice Guidelines, there is a limed number of skaters we can have on the ice at a time. Therefore, YKSSC has decided to expand the SS1 sessions (to 4 sessions a week) and focus on maximizing the number … Read more

Cancellation of the rest of the season

YKSSC takes the health and safety of all of our skaters, coaches and families very seriously. Due to the closure of all City of Yellowknife facilities (as of Wednesday, March 18) and to limit the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Executive has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season, … Read more

NWTASSA is hiring!

Northwest Territories Amateur Speed Skating Association (NWTASSA) is accepting applications for a part-time sport administrator. Click here to download the job description. To apply, please email NWTASSA president, Alex Clinton at aclinton@theedge.ca. Closing date March 10, 2020.

NWT Champs Registration is Open!

The NWTSSA will host annual territorial-wide meet for NWT Clubs on February 29 – March 1, 2020. This ability meet included all ages and abilities of skaters. Registration is now open and will close February 14, 2020.

2019 Ability Meet

On Saturday, November 30, 2019 the Club will be hosting its first meet of the season for all ages and abilities of skaters. The Ability Meet Information Flyer and Registration Form can be found on the Ability Meet page of our website. You can fill out the registration form on your computer and email it … Read more