Parent Information Session
Sunday, October 26th
6:30 pm (during Y1/Y2 practice)
Arena Lobby
Topics include:
The Provincial Series will be commencing its season, for those who qualify, with the first meet scheduled for the weekend of November 1st & 2nd in Cambridge. The official announcement can be read on the OSSA website. The registration forms can be download by following the links (individual or family). Registration must be completed, and submitted to Heather, by October 22nd, 2014.
Congrats to all the skaters that participated in the Eastern Regional Meet this past weekend, in Ottawa. New Personal Bests (PBs) were set by all skaters, as well, new distances were skated by all. A special congratulations to Ayrton Meier for winning a Silver medal (Juliet group) and Andrew Chartrand for winning a Bronze medal (Bravo group).
The protocol can be viewed on the OSSA website. The Personal Bests page has been update with all the new PBs.
Welcome
The Head Coach has put together a Welcome Club for all skaters. Please take the time to read it to familiarize yourself with the coaches goals and expectations for this season.
Off-ice
The club is offering off-ice training sessions this year. The schedule is as follows:
Sunday:
Y1/Y2 6:00pm (15 min)
Comp 6:50pm (30 min)
Tuesday:
Y1 5:30pm (15 min)
Y2/Comp 6:10 (30 min)
Wednesday:
Comp (TBD)
Make sure to bring/wear proper shoes and clothing!
Want to try skating on speed skates for free? You can on Tuesday, September 23rd 6–7 pm when the St. Lawrence Speed Skating Club hosts their annual Community Free Trial Day. Give speed skating a try and enter a draw for 50% off a new youth membership for the 2014-15 season!
The Ottawa Pacers will be hosting the 1st Meet of the 2014-15 Speed skating season on October 4th & 5th. This 2-day event is open to all skaters. Information about the meet can be found by reading the Announcement on the OSSA website. Registration will be completed on-line, with skaters filling out the forms (individual, family) and submitting them to our club along with your entry fee, before September 24th, 2014. If you do not have a seed time (new skaters only), please speak to your coach, and they will help determine one for you.
Trial Skating
Interested in speed skating, but not sure if you are going to like it? Come give a try before committing to a full season. We offer 4 sessions/lessons for a small fee and if you decide you like it, you will, we will discount your full membership by this fee. Registration for the upcoming season will be taking place on Thursday August 28th, from 7:30-8:30pm, at the Brockville Memorial Center.
Learn-to-Skate
Registration for the 1st session of the Learn-To-Skate program will be Thursday August 28th, from 7:30-8:30pm at the Memorial Center.
Ages: 3+, no skating ability required
Skates: Hockey, Figure or Recreational skates
Equipment: Safety equipment as per club policy
Time: Tuesdays 6:00-6:30 pm
Cost: $80 per session (2 sessions: Oct 7-Dec 23, Jan 6- Mar 24)
Learn the fundamentals of skating in a fun, game-based environment. Skaters progress through introductory levels of the Speed Skating Canada Cutting Edge Pin Program.
Excellent foundation for balance, agility, and stroking. Skaters will be provided opportunities to try long blade skates during their session.
If you cannot attend this registration, please contact the club to make other arrangements.
Mark your calendars!
There will be a skate fitting session for those who have already registered in full, for this upcoming season. First come, first served.
When: Thursday August 28th, 2014
Where: Brockville Memorial Center
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
There will also be a final registration session for the upcoming speed skating season.
When: Thursday August 28th, 2014
Where: Brockville Memorial Center
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Season starts September 7th, 2014!
NOTE: The registration will be at the Brockville Centennial Youth Arena instead of the Memorial Centre.
Mark your calendar!
There will be another SLSSC Registration for the 2014/15 Speed skating season on Thursday, August 14th at the Brockville Centennial Youth Arena, 6-8pm. Registration form and the information sheet are now available. Please complete and return with your payments.
Mark your calendar!
There will be another SLSSC Registration for the 2014/15 Speed skating season on Thursday, August 14th at the Brockville Memorial Centre, 6-8pm. Registration form and the information sheet are now available. Please complete and return with your payments.