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 4-week Intro To 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 an Intro to Speed Skate (ITSS) 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 4-week Intro to 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
2024-2025 Sessions – West – Ford Performance Centre
4 Week Session | Dates | Details |
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Session 5 & 6 - Fall 2024 **SESSION FULL** | Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm @ Ford Performance Centre |
Session 7 & 8 - Winter 2025 **SESSION FULL** | Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm @ Ford Performance Centre |
Session 9 & 10 - Winter 2025 | Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 | Youth 6-12: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Teens/Adults 13+: 4:45pm - 6:15pm @ Ford Performance Centre |
Cost: $200 TSSC fee + $20 Ontario Speed Skating registration fee (Includes the rental of speed skates and cut-proof ankle guards) |
2024-2025 Sessions – East – Commander Arena
4 Week Session | Dates | Details |
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Session #1 - East - Fall 2024 **SESSION FULL** | Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 21 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ Commander Park Arena |
Session #2 - East - Winter 2025 **SESSION FULL** | Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ Commander Park Arena |
Session #3 - East - Spring 2025 | Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 22 Apr 5 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ Commander Park Arena |
Cost: $200 TSSC fee + $20 Ontario Speed Skating registration fee (Includes the rental of speed skates and cut-proof ankle guards) |
Equipment
ITSS 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
You will be sent an email with your skate fitting date and appointment time prior to your first session.
Payment
Please send payment in full upon completion of registration to: TSSCtreasurer1@gmail.com You will also be required to also complete a registration form via IceReg for a $20 membership fee with Speed Skating Canada and Ontario Speed Skating Association. This registration information will be sent prior to your skate fitting date.
Questions?
Contact the registrar at TSSCregistrar@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about our program offering.
If you are looking for upcoming sessions in Winter 2025, please sign up for email notifications when we post the Winter 2025 schedule!