The Rocky Mountain House Speed Skating Club was established in 1988. We welcome skaters of all levels to discover this great sport in a fun, supportive environment where the emphasis is on helping each skater achieve their personal best.
Skaters train at the Bunch Arena located at the Christenson Sports and Wellness Centre in Rocky Mountain House. For the 2020-2021 season, practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., with skaters divided into groups based on ability. The skaters train in short track speed skating which takes place indoors on a 100-m track. They may also have the opportunity to participate in some long track speed skating training during the season.
The Rocky Mountain House Speed Skating Club follows a training program guided by the Alberta Amateur Speed Skating Association (AASSA) and Speed Skating Canada (SSC) following the Long Term Participant and Athlete Development (LTPAD) model which lays a path for athlete development for all sports in Canada.
What’s great about Speed Skating?
• Skaters are encouraged to develop their skills in a positive environment where personal bests are celebrated!
• Skaters of all abilities are welcome
• An excellent alternative for those who like to skate, but don’t want to play hockey or figure skate
• Individual sport - no commitment to team game schedules
• Participation in meets is voluntary ... make it as competitive as you want!
• Minimal equipment required: rent skates from the club, supply your own helmet, safety glasses with strap, knee pads, shin pads, Kevlar ankle protectors, neck protector and gloves
Skaters train at the Bunch Arena located at the Christenson Sports and Wellness Centre in Rocky Mountain House. For the 2020-2021 season, practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., with skaters divided into groups based on ability. The skaters train in short track speed skating which takes place indoors on a 100-m track. They may also have the opportunity to participate in some long track speed skating training during the season.
The Rocky Mountain House Speed Skating Club follows a training program guided by the Alberta Amateur Speed Skating Association (AASSA) and Speed Skating Canada (SSC) following the Long Term Participant and Athlete Development (LTPAD) model which lays a path for athlete development for all sports in Canada.
What’s great about Speed Skating?
• Skaters are encouraged to develop their skills in a positive environment where personal bests are celebrated!
• Skaters of all abilities are welcome
• An excellent alternative for those who like to skate, but don’t want to play hockey or figure skate
• Individual sport - no commitment to team game schedules
• Participation in meets is voluntary ... make it as competitive as you want!
• Minimal equipment required: rent skates from the club, supply your own helmet, safety glasses with strap, knee pads, shin pads, Kevlar ankle protectors, neck protector and gloves