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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Interested in our club or have a friend who is interested in trying speed skating? Registered skaters will be invited to Bring-A-Friend to their regularly scheduled class and we will be inviting the general public to try out our club as well. Bring-A-Friend Ages 8 – 12: September 22, 12:30 – 1:30 for SS2 and … Read more

Coach Kerry will be holding an information meeting for parents with children in SSII, SSIII and Senior Comp who are interested travelling to out-of-town meets this season. This meeting will be held at Ed Jeske Arena, Sunday, September 29, 1:30 – 2:00pm. A list of out-of-town meets will be provided at this meeting for you … Read more

We have a variety of Club speed skates to rent! Skates are typically for SSII and SSIII skaters. We are excited to announce we just received 10 brand new pairs of skates sized 35 to 40! We also have limited smaller sizes suitable for SSI although they are not required at this level. The rental fee … Read more

Please refer to our Schedule for more information. Competitive – Tuesday, August 27 SSII – Thursday, September 12 SSIII – Tuesday, September 10 Adult Learn to Skate – Sunday, September 15 Special Olympics – Monday, September 19 Learn to Skate/SSI – October 5/6 weekend (TBC) Please note September times are different than the regular season blocks. Please double check skate times … Read more

If you need skates for the camp, you can try on and pick up skates on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm each night. Pick up dates and times for the regular season will be announced shortly! Skates are typically for SSII and SSIII skaters. We are excited to … Read more

YKSSC registration is open! NOTE: All skaters who are attending the NWTSSA camp MUST be registered before getting on the ice for camp.

Camp Skate rental pick-up – August 19 and 20 from 7-8pm NWTSSA Camp – August 21 – 25 Santa Skate – December 15 YKSSA Xmas Camp – December 27 – 29

President – Martin Rourke ykspeedskating@gmail.com Vice President – Menzie McEachern Secretary – Shelley Kapraelian Treasurer – Jody Pellissey Registrar – Myra Bowerman ykspeedskating.regs@gmail.com Communications Coordinator – Johanna Tiemessen Fundraising Coordinator – Justin Nelson ykspeedskating.volu@gmail.com Supporting Positions: Coach Coordinator – Kerry Egan Travel Coordinator – Johanna Tiemessen Skate Rental Coordinator – Greg and Carla Skauge

Tell your friends! Sunday, April 7, 2:00 – 3:30 Ed Jeske Rink, Multiplex All ages welcome! All participants must come with their own CSA-approved helmet, gloves and hockey skates. Figure skates are not permitted for speed skate practices. There will be a limited supply of speed skates available for guests to try at no cost. … Read more

Registration is now open for NWT Champs, to be held March 8-10, 2019 in Yellowknife. Deadline to register is February 25, 2019. Find all the information you need to register on our NWT Champs page.