Register for Programs
Off to a Good Start Introductory Programs 6:30 - 7:10 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
Off to a Good Start includes the On the Ice Together, Skating On My Own, and Full Speed Ahead programs.
Subject to availability, speed skates are provided for use during the program. Skaters must provide their own helmet (hockey type helmet with cage for facial protection) and sturdy gloves, and may wear their own hockey-type skates if preferred. Knee pads are recommended, but only required for the Full Speed Ahead program.
Off to a Good Start Introductory Programs 6:30 - 7:10 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays - returning skaters
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Off to a Good Start includes the On the Ice Together, Skating On My Own, and Full Speed Ahead programs.
Subject to availability, speed skates are provided for use during the program. Skaters must provide their own helmet (hockey type helmet with cage for facial protection) and sturdy gloves, and may wear their own hockey-type skates if preferred. Knee pads are recommended, but only required for the Full Speed Ahead program.
Speed Skating Skills Development Program 7:10 - 7:50 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
For the skater who loves to go fast, skills development is the key. With learning still focused on the fun of participating in sport, key skills are developed through instruction, drills, games and fun racing. Skaters continue through progressively more advanced skills development, working their way through the various levels of the Speed Skating Canada Cutting Edge Pin Program. Skaters can continue into the Recreational Program, or the Competitive Program.
SSC/SSNS annual fees ($30) are included in the fees shown. They are payable only once per season, and will be deducted from the fees shown if paid earlier in the season.
Recreational 14+ Program 7:10-7:50 Tuesdays only
The recreational program is for skaters (14+) with good skating skills who want to try speed skating or improve their speed skating skills, and may enjoy competing, but on a recreational basis. This program provides technical instruction, conditioning training, and fun but challenging activities.
Racing for Fun Competitive Program 8:00 PM Thursdays
The Racing for Fun group offers programs for skaters developing basic speed skating skills, and beginning to attend formal competitions and/or are interested in incorporating skating training into an active lifestyle.
Early registration discounts available (enter the coupon code below at checkout):
EARLY10 - 10% discount to August 31, 2019
EARLY5 - 5% discount to September 20, 2019
SSC/SSNS annual fees at the Competitive level($50) are included in the fees shown. They are payable only once per season, and will be deducted from the fees shown if paid earlier in the season.
Racing for Performance Competitive Program 8:00 PM Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
The Racing for Performance group is for skaters with advanced speed skating skill who meet performance standards and regularly compete at national events, and are beginning to specialize into either short track or long track disciplines.
Early registration discounts available (enter the coupon code below at checkout):
EARLY10 - 10% discount to August 31, 2019
EARLY5 - 5% discount to September 20, 2019
SSC/SSNS annual fees at the Competitive level($50) are included in the fees shown. They are payable only once per season, and will be deducted from the fees shown if paid earlier in the season. If a skater will be competing at national competitions, they will require an Elite level registration. Please contact the Registrar to arrange this if it is required.
Masters Program 8:00 PM Tuesdays
The Masters program for adult skaters with strong speed skating skills. Skaters will be on the ice with the Racing for Performance group. Entry into the programis subject to the approval of the head coach.
SSC/SSNS annual fees at the Participant level($30) are included in the fees shown. They are payable only once per season, and will be deducted from the fees shown if paid earlier in the season.
Early registration discounts available (enter the coupon code below at checkout):
EARLY10 - 10% discount to August 31, 2019
EARLY5 - 5% discount to September 20, 2019
Note that there is a minimum of 5 registered skaters for this program to go ahead. If the program is cancelled fees will be fully refunded.
Special Olympics Learn to Skate or Speed Skating Programs
Special Olympics Introductory Learn to Skate and Learn to Speed Skate programs are offered at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Special Olympics Intermediate/Advanced Speed Skating program is offered at 7:10 PM on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Programs are offered on an integrated basis, with Special Olympics coaches.
Fee is for full season and can be adjusted or waived if not affordable.
Adult Learn to Skate Program 6:30 - 7:10 PM Tuesdays
Learn to skate /skating improvement program for adults.
Skaters must provide their own helmet and sturdy gloves. Subject to availability, speed skates may be available for use during the program or skaters may wear their own skates.Soft volleyball-type knee pads are recommended.
Early registration discounts available (enter the coupon code below at checkout):
EARLY10 - 10% discount to August 31, 2019
EARLY5 - 5% discount to September 20, 2019
Note that there is a minimum of 5 registered skaters for this program to go ahead. If the program is cancelled fees will be fully refunded.
Speed skate rental
Conditions of rental:
- Renter must be a club member in good standing.
- Skate rental fees are to be paid in full and the security deposit left with the club before removing skates from the arena.
- Skaters must care for skates (sharpening, cleaning, laces, etc.) according to generally accepted procedures prescribed by the club. A club sharpening kit will be available for use at the arena to sharpen skates. See the blade maintenance guidelines.
- Skaters must accept responsibility for any loss or damage beyond normal wear and make good such damages.
- DCSSC reserves the right to ask for the return of the skates at any time for short duration club activities such as Open Houses or Outreach Clinics.
- The rental fee is $100 for the season (September-March). The rental fee includes hard guards, which must be worn whenever walking off-ice, and soft guards (soakers) which are used for transportation and storage.
- All skates, guards and soakers must be returned at the end of the season (by April 15) for inventory purposes. At that time the skates should be clean, sharpened and contain proper laces. Lost guards or soakers must be replaced.
