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Introduction to Speed Skating High School Program

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Give speed skating a try! How it all works:

Did you know that over 50% of the medals has won at Together a speed skating club and your high school will give the Winter Olympics have been won by speed skaters? This is you ice time and loan you a pair of speed skates. You’ll need your chance to get involved, get active and get out there! some of your own equipment or we can help you find some and you’ll need to get yourself to the rink. Once you’re there We are sharpening a pair of skates for you and getting some you’ll get instruction from a certified coach during ten, one‐ ice ready! Coaches and some of your classmates are ready to hour on‐ice sessions. help you get out there, have some fun and give speed skating a try. We will ask you to pay a small fee to help cover the costs of the ice time, but it will be well worth the investment. You’ll If you’re a recreational skater, figure skater or hockey player also become a full member of the Ontario Speed Skating you can benefit from the skating skills you’ll learn in this Association and along with Olympians program. like Kristina Groves and .

Join us to meet new friends, learn about and experience the We will let you know the time and location of your skating fast paced world of short track speed skating! sessions as soon as you join the club—so what’s holding you back? Come join us and let the fun begin! Information for parents: What you need:

To skate in a fun and safe environment it’s important to have Beyond a certified coach, additional supervision will be the right gear. To get you started below is a list of mandatory provided in partnership with the school to ensure a safe and suggested equipment that you will need: skating and learning environment. As with any physical activity there is some risk involved so we will ensure Mandatory: Suggested: participants are covered by sports accident and liability • Bib style neck guard • Elbow pads insurance through the Ontario Speed Skating Association. • Helmet • Gym pants or tight • Knee pads fitting athletic pants Your local club and the Ontario Speed Skating Association will • Shin guards (soccer style) • Skate towel be working with your school and the school board to ensure • Cut resistant gloves/mitts that all appropriate safety measures are taken and permission forms are obtained. For extra protection you may also consider shoulder pads and wrist guards.

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