Youth & Teen Programs
The Calgary Speed Skating Association offers a variety of programs tailored to skaters of different age groups and abilities, from the very young (ages 6+) to the young at heart (seniors/masters). Whether you are participating just to keep active or are an elite-level competitive athlete vying for a position on the provincial or national level.
All participants require basic skating skills, including the ability to glide and stop on skates.
Fall/Winter Programs
Prices are pro-rated when joining mid-season.
Group A
The 3 or 4-day program for older teens is for high performance athletes. They are committed athletes with recognized talent who have chosen an elite pathway. This program falls within the Train to Train progressing to the Learning to Compete level of development. Skaters need to commit to a higher volume and higher intensity training throughout the year. This group contains both Youth and NeoJr aged skaters, as well as JR aged and SR aged.
Although there is an increased emphasis on competition for older teens, physical development remains very important as skaters look to Optimize their engine. It should be noted that all objectives of the Training to Trainstage must be achieved before the objectives of Learning to Compete can begin. Instruction in topics such as nutrition, sport psychology, recovery and regeneration, injury prevention, and injury management also become very important.
For older teens, strength is introduced through improving kinesthetic movements and strength and conditioning sessions. Extra sessions for Short track and Long track will be available for certain periods before important competitions. Evaluations will be done through strength and conditioning tests and competition results.
Practices are four times a week for between 75 and 90 minutes each. Two practices are held on the short track ice and two practices are held on the long track ice each week. For the 3 day program, the practices are 2 and 1.
Each practice is preceded by a 30-minute off-ice warm-up session to ensure the skater is ready to go hard on the ice. There will be a 10-15 minute break after off-ice session in order to dress for the on-ice session.
4x per week
$1875
3x per week
$1575
2x per week
$1275
Group B
The 3 or 4-day program for young teens is an advanced training program for speed skaters aiming to qualify for and achieve elite results at the Speed Skating Canada Championships and qualifier competitions. This program falls within the Train to Train stage of development. This group contains both Youth and NeoJr aged skaters.
Developing and optimizing athletic abilities is the main objective of the program for young teens. Skill development is advanced and individualized. Speed and stamina development are specifically trained to enhance performance and results. Strength is introduced through improving kinesthetic movements and strength and conditioning sessions. Extra sessions for Short track and Long track will be available for certain periods before important competitions. Evaluations will be done through strength and conditioning tests and competition results.
Practices are four times a week for between 75 minutes each. Two practices are held on the short track ice and two practices are held on the long track ice each week. For the 3 day program, the practices are 2 and 1.
Each practice is preceded by a 30-minute off-ice warm-up session to ensure the skater is ready to go hard on the ice. There will be a 10-15 minute break after off-ice session in order to dress for the on-ice session.
4x per week
$1825
3x per week
$1575
2x per week
$1275
Youth C
The 3 or 4-day program for young teens is an advanced training program for speed skaters aiming to qualify for and achieve elite results at the Speed Skating Canada Championships and qualifier competitions. This group contains mostly Youth aged skaters.
Developing and optimizing athletic abilities is the main objective of the program for young teens. Skill development is advanced and individualized. Speed and stamina development are specifically trained to enhance performance and results. Strength is introduced through improving kinesthetic movements and strength and conditioning sessions. Extra sessions for Short track and Long track will be available for certain periods before important competitions. Evaluations will be done through strength and conditioning tests and competition results.
Practices are four times a week for between 75 minutes each. Two practices are held on the short track ice and two practices are held on the long track ice each week. For the 3 day program, the practices are 2 and 1.
Each practice is preceded by a 30-minute off-ice warm-up session to ensure the skater is ready to go hard on the ice. There will be a 10-15 minute break after off-ice session in order to dress for the on-ice session.
3x per week
$1333
*includes skate rental
Youth D
The program is for skaters between the ages of 10-13 and is based on skating and technical ability.
Practices are three times a week for 60 minutes each. Two practices are held on the short track and one practice is held on the long track ice surface. This program falls within the Learn to Train stage of development
Each practice is preceded by a 30-minute off-ice warm-up session to ensure the skater is ready to go hard on the ice. There will be a 10-15 minute break after off-ice session in order to dress for the on-ice session. This group would normally participate in the two club meets, the club mini-meets and a few other competitions in the province.
3x per week
$1333
*includes skate rental
Youth E
The program is for for beginner and introductory skaters age 10 and over.
Practices are three times a week for 60 minutes each. Two practices are held on the short track and one practice is held on the long track ice surface. This program falls within the Learn to Train stage of development. This group would normally participate in the two club meets, the club mini-meets and may participate in a few other competitions in the province.
3x per week
$1333
*includes skate rental
Youth F
The program is for for beginner and introductory skaters age 7-9.
Practices are three times a week for 60 minutes each. Practices are to be held on the short track and split between the short-track and long track on Tuesdays. This program falls within the Fundamentals stage of development. This group would normally participate in the two club meets, the club mini-meets and may participate in a few other competitions in the province.
3x per week
$1333
*includes skate rental
Youth G
The program is for for beginner and introductory skaters age 5-7. Parents are welcome on the ice.
Practices are two times a week for 60 minutes each. Practices are to be held on the short track. This program falls within the Fundamentals stage of development. This group would normally participate in the two club meets, the club mini-meets and may participate in a few other competitions in the province.
2x per week
$932
*includes skate rental