2024/2025 Program
October 1st to March 27th

1370 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg

NO SESSIONS – Set 26, Oct 31, Dec 20 to Jan 8, Jan 28 & 30

We have 4 groups/levels in our club based on skill level (and age) – see descriptions below.

Need help deciding which group is best for your skater(s)? Email us at wcspeedskating@gmail.com

8-Week Learn-to-Skate (Ages 5 to 17 yrs old)
Fall: Sept 12th to November 14th
Winter: January 9th to March 6th
• new to skating /basic beginner
• learn to stand on skates and glide (regular skates)
• learn to fall
• learn confidence on skates
• skaters are NOT required to complete this program before entering our full-season programs but are welcome to join

Training Group 1 (Ages 5 to 17 yrs old)
October 1st to March 27th – once or twice a week
• Fundamentals
• able to stand and move on skates
• learn to do cross-over strides
• learn to do basic edging control
• increase speed for next level

Training Group 2
October 1st to March 27th – once or twice a week
• Learn to Train (L2T)
• intermediate skill level
• 75:00 seconds minimum 400m time
• Can do cross-overs smoothly
• basic edging proficiently
• develop specific speed skating techniques and speed

Training Group 3 + Advanced
October 1st to March 27th – once or twice a week
• Train to Train (T2T)
• Advanced skill level
• 50:00 seconds minimum 400m time
• proficient aptitude and execution of proper speed skating technique
• base physical fitness and speed to train at a high level

Speed Skate rental is available for skaters ages 6 to 18 years old in Training Groups 1,2 & 3 for $125 for the season. Learn-to-skate starts with your own regular skates (hockey, etc) then move to speed skates when confident.