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Hot Dog Sale with speed skating information at Superstore on Saturday, Sept 8th from 11:00 - 3:00.
Sportz-Xtravaganza at the Rec Centre on Friday September 14th 4 - 8:30 p.m.
Come and try out speed skating free of charge. Bring gloves and a helmet.
Open House - free skating at Priest Valley on Thursday, September 20 - come and try out speed skating.
Skates are provided, bring a bike helmet.
Location and Time
Speed skating sessions are held at Priest Valley Arena. Times for the 2012 - 2013 season (first skate on Tuesday September 18th) are:
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Power skate (any type of skates) | 5:15 - 6:00 pm |
| Competitive Skate | 6:00 - 6:45 pm |
| Thursday | |
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| All Skaters (must wear speed skates) | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
Club Facts
The Vernon Club was formed in 1992. The club operates under the umbrella of the British Columbia Speed Skating Association.
Speed skating offers all aged family members an opportunity to participate together. This past season, our skaters ranged in age (5 to 75) and abilities. Participants may skate recreationally or competitively. Potential members may attend one complimentary skating session at no cost, from mid September to mid March (waiver must be signed before entering ice).
Competition
Speed skating is simply racing on ice. Skaters attempt to skate a measured course in the fastest time. It is not a sport that requires a lot of study and understanding of complicated rules.
Costs
Fees are as follows:
| 6 and under | $175 |
|---|---|
| 7 - 18 | $250 |
| Adult | $325 |
| Skate rental (if required) | $100 |
Family rate - on an individualized basis.
Open registration policy - join anytime before January 30 at pro-rated rate. BCSSA can't accept new registrations after January 30.
Associate memberships are available. Associate memberships are generally for those who wish to support the club in a non-skating capacity. Open house skating, X-mas party skate, year end awards banquet, voting rights at annual general membership meetings, are included with associate membership. Annual cost is $25.
Age Categories
For sanctioned events, age categories are based on your age as of June 30 preceding the season (ie, for the 2012 - 2013 season, your age as of June 30, 2012).
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 6-9 | 6-8 |
| Learning to Train | 10-12 | 9-11 |
| Training to Train | 12-15 | 11-14 |
| Junior B | 15/16 | 15/16 |
| Junior A | 17/18 | 17/18 |
| Neo Senior B | 19/20 | 19/20 |
| Neo Senior A | 21/22 | 21/22 |
| Senior | 23+ | 23+ |
| Masters | 30+ | 30+ |
Coaches
Meet our coaches !
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| Gary Link | Peter Blokker | Trevor Rasmussen |