RDCLSSC Programs follow the Speed Skating Canada Long Term Participant/Athlete Development Model (LTPAD). Skaters are placed in Groups based on their ability and age. New Skaters are placed in Group 1 and evaluated for ability throughout the season. The following table details the Club Programs and is updated in the summer each year.
Please note: all adults are required to join the Club as Associate Members. For more information, see the Club's Registration page.
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Skaters in this program must be able to skate (unassisted around a hockey rink).
This is a Learn to Speed Skate program that integrates young skaters who are new to Speed Skating into our youngest speed skating group. Skaters in this program will skate with Group 1 once a week on Tuesdays or Thursdays from October through December (on-ice time: 5:45pm). Skaters in this category are not eligible to attend Meets though they can be upgraded at any time.
Learn to Speed Skate (With Speed Skates) | Learn to Speed Skate (Without Speed Skates) |
Introductory Learn to Speed Skate With Speed Skates (Non-Competitive; October - December) This is an Introductory Learn to Speed Skate Program and includes Speed Skate rental. Total Fees: $301.50 (+ transaction fees). Fees for the Intro Fall Session include:
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Introductory Learn to Speed Skate Without Speed Skates (Non-Competitive; October - December) This is an Introductory Learn to Speed Skate Program and does not include Speed Skate rental -- skaters in this program must bring their own skates (recreational, hockey, or figure skates). Total Fees = $226.50 (+ transaction fees) Fees for the Intro Fall Session include:
$ 0.00 (Speed Skate Rental Not Included; Skater provides own hockey skates) |
For Youth or Adult Skaters who wish to skate with the Club and are not new to Speed Skating.
For skaters who wish to skate 1 or 2 Nights a Week as a recreational or competitive skater. Advanced Competitive Skaters may (in some seasons) have the option of skating 3 Nights a week. Higher level skaters who qualify for CanWest or CYLT will register as Elite Members with AASSA/SSC. Please select the AASSA/SSC Category appropriate to your skater's level (e.g. Skaters who were Elite last year should register as Elite or Competitive and can be upgraded to Elite if need be; skaters who do not wish to attend any competitions can register as Participants).
All Club Skaters are encouraged to participate in Alberta Speed Skating sanctioned local meets (Red Deer Club Meets) as a fun, learning experience for kids of all ages. For families who do not wish to skate in any meets, Participant (non-competitive) Membership is available. Participants can be upgraded to Competitive if they wish to attend meets mid-season.
All regular programs (unless otherwise noted) include rental of one short track pair of speed skates needed for most competitions and practices. Higher level athletes may need to purchase additional equipment. For higher level athletes skating 2 nights a week who own their skates, there is a "no skates" program option in the online registration system.
Families can register online for the full season (Oct-Mar) or for a half-season. AASSA/SSC Category fees are paid in full and Club Fees/Skate Rentals are divided in half for Fall/Winter registrations.
1 Night and Adult Programs | 2 Night and 3 Night Programs |
1 Night a Week (October - March) For skaters who wish to skate 1 Night a Week as a recreational or competitive skater. Skaters will register as a Participant or a Competitive Member with AASSA/SSC and as a 1 Night a Week Skater with the Club. 1 Night / Week with Speed Skates Club Fees = $391.50 + AASSA/SSC Membership + transaction fees Fee Breakdown $ 241.50 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time October - March) $ 150.00 (Short Track Speed Skate Rental) + AASSA/SSC Membership Category
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2 Nights a Week (October-March) For skaters who wish to skate 2 Nights a Week as a recreational or competitive skater. Skaters will register as a Participant, Competitive, or Elite with AASSA/SSC and as a 2 Night a Week Skater with the Club. 2 Nights / Week with Speed Skates Club Fees = $627.75 + AASSA/SSC Membership + transaction fees Fee Breakdown $ 477.75 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time October - March) + AASSA/SSC Membership Category
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Adult/Masters Skaters (October-March, ST/LT) Aimed at Adult and/or Masters Skaters who wish to skate with the Club. This program provides affiliation with the Club and AASSA/SSC Membership. This program does not include Speed Skate Rentals. If you wish to rent Short Track Speed Skates from the Club, please contact us to arrange rental. Masters will skate with Group 2. New adult skaters may skate with Group 1 or Group 2 depending on ability and coach's discretion. Adult Skater / Masters Fees = $240.00 + AASSA/SSC Membership + transaction fees Fee Breakdown $ 240.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time October - March) + AASSA/SSC Membership Category
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