Speed Skate 2 (SS2) is for kids approximately 7-12 years. Coaches emphasize positioning, crossovers, balance and agility.
Coach: Shane Clark and Sophie Clarke
Cost for the year: $470
Cost includes all Speed Skating Canada and Speed Skating NWT fees identified during the registration process.
Regular Ice Times (2 hours/week): Ed Jeske Arena
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Sundays 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Equipment Required:
- Speed Skates – can be rented (see note below)
- Helmet, CSA-approved or ASTM F 1849 certified (no bicycle helmets)
- Knee pads (not hard style)
- Shin pads
- 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)*
- Appropriate athletic clothing
- Cut-resistant ankle protection
- Speed skates – recommended
The Yellowknife Speed Skating Club has rental skates available for use for the speed skating season. Skate rentals are $250/season with a $125 refund at the end of the season, if the skates are retuned in good condition. Skate rental nights will occur at the start of the season on Sunday, September 13th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm and on Monday, September 14th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Please see the Club’s Skate Rental Policy for more information.
*Safety glasses can be purchased at Overlander Sports in Yellowknife.
