Skate for All – Try Speed Skating

Come try speed skating, one of Canada’s most successful sports at the Olympics!

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We are thrilled by the excitement to come out and try speed skating and look forward to seeing everyone on the ice.

If you missed out this time, please keep an eye on our website or social media channels for announcements regarding future sessions! We look forward to seeing everyone back on the ice after our season break in mid-July.

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All ages 6+ are welcome, including families and adults.

The free one-hour on-ice session includes coaching and speed skate rental at the Olympic Oval – University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4).

This program is free and includes skate rental, one hour of ice, and certified instructors.

TRY SPEED SKATING SCHEDULE

1:15 PM: participants arrive, get fitted for skates

1:30 PM: short briefing to parents & skaters

1:45 PM: on ice

2:45 PM: exit ice, short debrief with parents, return skates

Highly recommended are:

Knee pads (soft, volleyball)

Shin pads (hard, soccer)

Neck guard with bib (hockey)