​Come try speed skating on Mon Nov 11 at Kitsilano Rink! Three Tennyson students are already part of the club!
 
Vancouver Speed Skating Club's annual try speed skating event will include skating warm up, intro to speed skating specific techniques and race simulations. Kids can try speed skates if we have boots in their size or can borrow regular skates from the skate hut.

Don't wait: event capacity is capped at 15 skaters and you must register to participate. Register here: https://icereg.ca/#!/events/3129-try-speed-skating-event

Location and timing
Mon Nov 11, 9:30am - 1pm
Kitsilano Ice Rink, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver BC, V6K 4K9

Detailed event schedule
9:30-10am Check-in at club room (and a chance to watch the intermediate skaters skate!)
10-11am Boot and equipment fitting (and snack time)
11 - 11:15am Skates on
11:10-12pm Try Speed Skating/Beginner ice session part 1 (50 min)
12:10pm Break (10 min)
12:10-12:50pm Try Speed Skating/Beginner ice session part 2 (40 min)
Safety equipment REQUIRED
At minimum this must include cutproof gloves, neck guard, shin guards, knee pads, safety glasses and, for those wearing speed skates, also cut-proof socks. Bring any of these items if you already have them - we will have items to borrow but it would be good to not run out! See here for full equipment details.

Suggested donation $5
Please bring cash or e-transfer [email protected] after registering and note "Try Speed Skating 2024 event"

We're excited to see you on the ice!