Try Speed Skating
Come try speed skating, one of Canada’s most successful sports at the Olympics!
All ages 5+ 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
What Should I Bring/Wear?
Certified winter sport helmet (hockey, ski/snowboard, etc.)
Summer sport helmets are NOT allowed
Leather gloves
Long sleeve shirt
Long pants
Highly recommended are:
Knee pads (soft, volleyball)
Shin pads (hard, soccer)
Neck guard with bib (hockey)
Upcoming Sessions
〉 September 22, 2024 (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM)
〉 October 20, 2024 (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM)
〉 November 17, 2024 (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM)
〉 February 23, 2024 (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM)