Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club
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Off to a Good Start Programs

Off to a Good Start Introductory Programs

Join our friends Chico and Chica for some fun on the ice!
Off to a Good Start is our Introductory Learn to Skate / Learn to Speed Skate program,
​with three levels of programming:

On the Ice Together
Skating on My Own 
Full Speed Ahead

Skills training follows the Speed Skating Canada Cutting Edge Pin Program, but the introductory level training is appropriate for all skating sports.

Registration link at bottom of the page.


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On the Ice Together / Skating on My Own

On the Ice Together and Skating on My Own are offered on half ice.  We have found that beginner skaters often do better in speed skates than in hockey or figure skates, because of the flatter rocker on the blades.  The use of skates from the club's speed skate inventory during the program is included in the skater's registration.  These skates remain at the arena between sessions.  Skaters wishing to take skates home for use outside the program may rent skates as outlined in our skate rental program.  Skaters may use their own skates for the program if they prefer.

On the Ice Together is for young skaters who are just starting to skate, and who will benefit from having a familiar adult on the ice with them.  This is a fun-based learning program that will establish basic on-ice skills.


Participants in Skating on My Own are able to skate on their own without support.  They will learn basic movement skills, and the ABCs of Agility, Balance and Coordination.  They may move up into the Full Speed Ahead group when they are ready.


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Full Speed Ahead

This program is also offered on half ice.  Participants in this program will learn the basic skills of speed skating.  In addition to racing at our local mini-meets, if they are ready skaters may also try racing at a regular speed skating meet.

As with the On the Ice Together and Skating on My Own programs, use of club skates during the program is included in the registration, but skaters may choose to rent skates through our skate rental program.

Skaters may move up to the Skills Development program at 7:10 PM when they are ready, generally when they have completed levels 1 to 4 of the Cutting Edge Pin Program and are able to follow coaching direction independently.

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Many thanks to Sandra MacMurray for bringing Chico and Chica to life through her gorgeous illustrations, to the Losier family for the Dartmouth Crossing logo concept, and to John Hillis of TrueFaux Films for the Learn to Skate program video.
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Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
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We would like to acknowledge the advice, encouragement and support of Sport Nova Scotia as we work together to assist Nova Scotians to lead happy, healthy lives through participation in recreational and competitive sport experiences.
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We are pleased to work in partnership with Special Olympics Nova Scotia to offer Special Olympics speed skating programming to skaters of all ages and abilities.

Many thanks go out to these funding sponsors for helping us make skating and speed skating a part of the lives of more Nova Scotians:
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TRUEFAUX FILMS INC.
Many thanks to  John Hillis for our Learn to Skate and Special Olympics videos and to Hannah Minzloff, for this website design!
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Thanks to Capstone Building Products for supporting our programs as we bring speed skating back to Dartmouth!
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BCHRIST PHOTOGRAPHY
Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating would like to thank Bill Christ for allowing the use of his speed skating images to promote our sport.

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  • Home
  • Info
    • About Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club >
      • About Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club
      • Board of Directors and Committees
      • Strategic Plan 2021-2024
      • Policies
    • Meet our Coaches
    • First Meet Preparation
    • Learn to Skate FAQs
  • Programs
    • Off to a Good Start Introductory Programs
    • Core Speed Skating Programs
    • Competitive Programs
    • Special Olympics/Unified Sport >
      • Special Olympics Learn to Skate and Speed Skating
      • Special Olympics /Unified Sport
    • IceReg Registration Instructions
    • Speed skate loans and rentals >
      • Speed skate fittings
    • Safety >
      • Short Track Protective Equipment
      • Short Track Safety Padding
  • Events
  • Contact