We are now accepting registrations for our Fall 2025 Learn to Speed Skate session! This four-session experience is a fun way to try speed skating, in advance of our regular season.
Please click here if you would like to register. Please send an email to l2ss.londonspeedskating@gmail.com to let us know that you have completed the form. Instructions for etransferring payment are in the registration form.
Registration is not Confirmed until payment has been received. See details below.
Here’s some info on Fall 2025 Learn To Speed Skate:
When? September 9, 11, 16 and 18 2025 from 7 to 7:50 pm.
Who can join? We welcome all ages. Learn to Speed Skate (L2SS) participants range in age from 5-65 and beyond, most having some previous skating experience, but all ages and skill levels are welcome. There is space below in the registration form where your providing insight in to skating experience would be appreciated, to help with planning for our coaches. Speed skating includes all ages, with lots of training, racing and coaching training opportunities for teens and adults. It doesn’t matter if your interest in speed skating is for recreation and exercise, racing, or if you are just curious – all are welcome.
What about skates? We have a large inventory of new and gently used speed skates to fit all sizes. Skate use is included in the registration fee.
What about gear? Safe speed skating includes gear! Cost for the L2SS program includes skate rental. You will also need:
- bicycle or hockey helmet (no cage please) or ski helmet
- cut-resistant neck guard with bib
- elbow pads are highly recommended
- gloves (heavy leather or ski gloves or hockey gloves)
- knee pads (volleyball style preferred – we have loaners of these in most sizes)
- shin pads (soccer style without ankle cups – we have loaners in most sizes)
- cutproof socks if you have them. Otherwise, please wear calf-height socks and we will lend ankle guards
- water bottle
- athletic clothing – 2 layers both top and bottom are recommended. The first layer should be a base layer.
How many sessions? Our L2SS Program includes 4 on-ice sessions, and skate rental for $100. If you wish to join for an upcoming season, you can rent speed skates from our club.
Where? Sessions will be held at the London Major Appliances Rink at the Western Fair District Sports complex. When you arrive at the arena, check the TV monitors to see which change room is assigned to our group.
Any more questions? Get in touch at: L2SS.londonspeedskating@gmail.com