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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 programs 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. 

We introduced a Special Olympics/Unified Sport Relay program during the 2020-2021 season.  Participants do not need to have a speed skating background, they just need to be able to skate.  The first event was held in April, 2021.  There were two events in the 2021-2022 season, and the first event of the 2022-2023 season was held on Saturday, September 17th.

There are three levels to the regular program:

Special Olympics Intro is offered on an integrated basis with our Off to a Good Start programs at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This includes learn to skate and learn to speed skate programs.

Special Olympics Intermediate is a speed skating program offered on an integrated basis with the Skills Development 1 program at 7:10 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This program is for skaters who have been introduced to speed skating in our Special Olympics Intro program, or who have previous skating experience.

Special Olympics Advanced is a speed skating program for skaters with strong skating skills and preferably some speed skating training.  It is offered on an integrated basis with our Skills Development 2 program at 7:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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

Registration will open soon!
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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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