Please be sure to view our December schedule and note the days we have NO ICE. Note: there is a Christmas Camp for the Competitive Skaters, January 3-5, 2019. After a relaxing holiday season, skaters should be ready to skate again starting on Thursday, January 3 for SS2 and Comp, Saturday, January 5 and Sunday, … Read more
The Club is hosting a FREE skate for all its registered skaters and families to celebrate the holiday season. Please join us on Saturday, December 22 from 4:00 – 5:00 at the Shorty Brown Arena at the Multiplex for a fun skate, cookies, hot chocolate and a visit from the ‘Big Guy’ himself. All skaters … Read more
The YKSSC Schools Ability Meet will take place Saturday, December 1, 2018. The Ability Meet Information Flyer and Online Registration Form can be found on the Ability Meet page of our website. Deadline to register is Friday, November 16. The registration fee of $20 (Rockets are FREE!) can be sent via EMT to ykspeedskating.regs@gmail.com. Please be … Read more
Do you have a child that knows how to skate and is interested in trying Speed Skating? Or maybe you want to try yourself! On October 14, the Yellowknife Speed Skate Club (YKSSC) is hosting an Open House Skate and Bring-a-Friend to Class. Ages 6 – 8 (SS1) YK Community Arena (12:00 – 1:00) Ages … Read more
We have two upcoming bagging opportunities giving our skaters (10+) who travel to out-of-town meets a chance to earn some money back. Follow this link to sign up for the October 13 and December 22 dates. We need parents help too please! If you can’t access this link, please email Heather at hmnystrom@hotmail.com with your … Read more
We are very happy to announce that Greg Skauge is our new our Skate Coordinator. Skaters who need to rent speed skates (usually for levels SSII and up) can try on and pick up rental skates before the season starts during the following times: Thursday, September 6 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, September 10 … Read more
We are back with a great season planned for our skaters! Step 1 – Register The easiest way to register is with the online registration form. All skaters must be registered before getting on the ice. Registration closes October 31 for the season. If you want to register in person or ask us questions about our … Read more
To stay in line with the 5% cost increase in ice time this year, YKSSA will be increasing registration fees by 5%. The 2018/19 fees are as follows: LTS: $142 SS1: $142 SS2: $320 SS3: $399 Comp: $693
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 on our website. For more information about appropriate safety equipment, visit Speed Skate Canada. New this year, tinted safety glasses are NOT allowed during competition. As … Read more
NWTSSA is holding their 2018 Speed Skate Camp on August 22 – 26 in Yellowknife. There is something for everyone this year including a new session for those who have never speedskated before but want to try it out. This is also the least expensive camp by far in Yellowknife! Register here!
