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Special Olympics
Learn to Skate
and
Speed Skating

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Special Olympics
Learn to Skate
and
Speed Skating Programs


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Skaters in our Special Olympics program train on an integrated basis in programs at their skill level, with Special Olympics coaches.  Participants can enjoy speed skating as a recreational activity, and for those interested in competition, there are Special Olympics classes at local and regional short track and long track meets as well as Special Olympics events at the provincial and national level. 

There are three levels to the program:

Special Olympics 1 includes learn to skate and learn to speed skate level programs and is offered on an integrated basis with our Off to a Good Start programs.  This program will not be offered in the fall of 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.  During the fall of 2020 we will evaluate the feasibility of restarting these programs for the winter session.

Special Olympics 2 is a speed skating program for skaters with good skating skills and possibly some speed skating training.  It will be offered on an integrated basis with our Skills Development 1 program at 6:30 PM on Thursdays, starting October 8.

Special Olympics 3 is a speed skating program for skaters with strong skating skills and preferably some speed skating training.  It will be offered on an integrated basis with our Skills Development 2 program at 7:10 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting October 6.

Participants who do not have their own speed skates can use speed skates from our inventory for these programs.

Many thanks to Truefaux Films Inc. for the gift of this video of our Special Olympics program in action!
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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.

For more information about Special Olympics in Nova Scotia, please contact:
Matt Quinn

Director of Sport & Programs
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
E-mail
mquinn@specialolympicsns.ca
Tel: (902) 429-2266 Ext. 2
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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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Many thanks to Councillors Sam Austin, District 5; Lorelei Nicoll, District 4; and Tony Mancini, District 6, for their support of our Safety Pad Fundraising Campaign.  Thanks to these Councillors, we have been able to order 29 new full safety pads and 4 extra-deep bumper pads to ensure the safety of skaters during practice and competition.

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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.

Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating

Sheila McGinn
SheilaBMcGinn@gmail.com
902-443-8781

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  • Home
  • Info
    • About Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club >
      • About Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club
      • Board of Directors and Committees
      • Policies
    • Safety
    • News
    • Fundraising
    • Meet our Coaches
    • Resources
  • Programs
    • Overview of Programs
    • Program changes due to Covid-19
    • Off to a Good Start Introductory Programs
    • Core Speed Skating Programs
    • Special Olympics Learn to Skate and Speed Skating
    • Speed skate loans and rentals
  • Events
  • Contact