Program Structure

Introduction to Speedskating

For a small fee, you can skate three Saturday sessions. The fee includes the use of club speed skates.  We ask that you bring along as many items of safety equipment as possible.  The safety equipment that each skater must wear on the ice is a helmet, protective eye wear, leather or strong gloves, neck guard with bib, shin guards, and knee pads.  We do have a limited amount of safety equipment that can be borrowed from the club at no cost.  A CSA approved helmet for ice/snow (hockey or snowboarding) is recommended.

Be sure to contact the club well before your planned start date so that we can help with arranging any equipment beforehand to maximize your time on the ice.

This document gives more information about speedskating with Burnaby Speedskating Club.

Drop-in (anytime in the season)

If you have experience with speed skating, it is possible to drop in to skate with our club. Ice time depends on the group you are in. Contact the club by email to discuss details.

Competitive Skating

Throughout the season Burnaby Speed Skating Club members can participate in a number of meets hosted by other clubs. Dates are always posted in the Calendar and Registration information is available 2-3 weeks upfront. Entry fees vary by age group. Our club also organizes a Mini Meet in October to better prepare our skaters for Annual Burnaby Interclub hosted in January. Participation in these meets is free for Burnaby members, and eligible skaters are highly encouraged to attend.