Group 2 - Learn to Speed Skate
For Ages 7 to 10 years
Intended for intermediate skaters either moving up from our Group 1 program or skaters who can attempt to skate backwards, crossover on a corner, stop, and glide on one skate.
This group focuses on learning how to speed skate. Coaches use games, drills, and on-track skating to establish good speed skating techniques. Many skaters start by participating in local and provincial speed skating meets. Some skating experience is an asset, but older new skaters can also benefit from this group. Skaters can participate in hockey or figure skates and transition to speed skates (rentals available). Skaters can also start the season in speed skates, skate pick-up is at the end of August annually.
Group 2 Details 2024-25
Full regular season: September to the end of March
Half season: September - December or January - March
Registration is open throughout the season.
Dates and Times:
September:
- Fridays 5:45-6:45 pm at ACT Arena (Sept 13, 20, 27), and
- Sundays 4:30-5:30 pm at Merlis Belsher (Sept 15, 22, 29)
October 1 - December 21:
- Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:05pm
- Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
- Saturdays 7:30 - 8:30 am
Location: Lions Arena, 2205 Mceown Ave, Saskatoon
Fees:
Half Season $650 (can earn back up to $150 by volunteering) + Speed Skating Saskatchewan and Speed Skating Canada membership fees.
Full Season $1110 (can earn back up to $300 by volunteering) + Speed Skating Saskatchewan and Speed Skating Canada membership fees.
Equipment: hockey or figure skates can be used until the coach determines the skater is ready for speed skates. Additional safety equipment is required and can be found here: Equipment Requirements.
If you would like to verify group placement for your skater, please read all the information above, if you still have questions, contact: membership@slspeedskating.com