We offer a TRY SPEED SKATING program for Adults, Teens & Youth with skate rental included.
Information
Speed skating is best enjoyed by skaters who have previously learned some of the basics of skating on hockey or figure skates. Although the club does not offer the most basic “learn to skate” programs (for those who have never skated), we do offer a 3-week Try Speed Skating program. Certainly, you do not need to know how to speed skate before you come – we can help you learn that. If you are the kind of person who loves to do laps at public skate sessions at the local rink, take the next step to free your inner speed skater!
Skaters who have completed the Try Speed Skating session will be invited to join the TSSC and participate in weekly practices for the remainder of the season. Skaters may only participate in a single 3-week Try Speed Skating session. If you do decide to join TSSC for the remainder of the season, fees will be pro-rated according to membership start date.
Classes take place at one of two locations:
- West Toronto: Ford Performance Centre (previously MasterCard Centre), 400 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke – Rink 1
- East Toronto: Commander Park Arena, 140 Commander Blvd, Scarborough
Cost: $100 for three sessions, including rental of short track speed skates and cut-proof ankle guards. Skate fitting takes place on the Wednesday or Thursday before each session starts (see the schedule below).
2026-2027 Sessions – West – Ford Performance Centre
| 3 Week Session | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - Youth - Fall 2026 | Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 25 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Sept 30 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 2 - Adult - Fall 2026 | Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 25 | Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Sept 30 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 3 - Youth - Fall 2026 | Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Nov 11 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 4 - Adult - Fall 2026 | Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 | Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Nov 11 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 5 - Youth - Winter 2027 | Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Jan 13 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 6 - Adult - Winter 2027 | Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 | Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Jan 13 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 7 - Youth - Winter 2027 | Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Feb 17 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Session 8 - Adult - Winter 2027 | Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 | Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm Skate fitting: Wed Feb 17 @ Ford Performance Centre |
| Cost: $100 TSSC fee (includes the rental of speed skates and cut-proof ankle guards) | ||
2026-2027 Sessions – East – Commander Park Arena
| 3 Week Session | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - East - Fall 2026 | Oct 31 Nov 7 Nov 14 | Youth & Adults (combined): 1:00pm - 2:30pm Skate fitting: Thu Oct 29 @ Commander Park Arena |
| Session 2 - East - Fall 2026 | Nov 28 Dec 12 Dec 19 | Youth & Adults (combined): 1:00pm - 2:30pm Skate fitting: Thu Nov 26 @ Commander Park Arena |
| Session 3 - East - Winter 2027 | Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 | Youth & Adults (combined): 1:00pm - 2:30pm Skate fitting: Thu Jan 21 @ Commander Park Arena |
| Session 4 - East - Winter 2027 | Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 6 | Youth & Adults (combined): 1:00pm - 2:30pm Skate fitting: Thu Feb 18 @ Commander Park Arena |
| Cost: $100 TSSC fee (includes the rental of speed skates and cut-proof ankle guards) | ||
Equipment
The Try Speed Skating cost includes rental of short track speed skates and cut proof ankle guards. Additionally, the participant must bring to the rink the following properly fitting safety equipment for each practice:
Mandatory:
- Helmet (hockey)
- Gloves (ideally cut-proof, but leather or hockey gloves are fine)
- Neck guard (bib style)
- Knee pads (inline skating or volleyball)
- Shin guards (soccer style and preferably without the under-foot strap)
Recommended:
- Clear lens eye protection, with a strap (we do require speed skating goggles for all members who join the club upon completion of Intro to Speed Skating)
Please Note:
- This program is not a custodial setting. As such, parents are required to stay at the arena during the sessions when their child is skating, in order to provide rink-side support in case of emergency. We kindly request the help of parents to put the mats on the ice at the beginning of the sessions.
- All our practices require safety mats. Placement during the youth practices and removal from the ice at the end of the adult practices will be done during the 60min/90min allocated to each group.
Skate Fitting
When you register, you can choose a time for skate fitting. This is generally done on a single day, however if you can’t make any times on that day, you can show up early on the first day of your lessons to be fitted.
Payment
Please send payment in full upon completion of registration to: TSSCtreasurer1@gmail.com.
Questions?
Contact the registrar at TSSCregistrar@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about our program offering.
We offer a TRY SPEED SKATING program for Adults, Teens & Youth with skate rental included.
If you are looking for upcoming sessions in Fall 2026 / Winter 2027, please sign up for email notifications when we post the Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 schedule!