Red Deer  
Speed Skating                         

Elite, Affiliated Skaters

A skater who participates in sanctioned international and / or national competitions, namely SSC National Championships (age, junior, senior), Canada Cups, North American, Canada Winter Games and selection in Canada. Skaters in this category do not train in Red Deer with the Club, but are Affiliated with the Red Deer Club. Only the AASSA/SSC Fee is charged for this membership.

Elite, Affiliated Skater Registration Fee: $160.00 (+MAS Fee)

Please note, Club skaters who qualify for National events (e.g. Age Class) will be upgraded from Competitive to Elite and have the difference in AASSA/SSC Fee applied to their account. 

Introductory Learn to Speed Skate With Speed Skates (Non-Competitive; October - December)

Want to try speedskating? Want to try on Speed Skates? Learn to Fly on Ice with us! 

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 or not eligible to attend Meets.

This is an Introductory Learn to Speed Skate Program and includes Speed Skate rental. 

Fees for the Intro Fall Session include: 

$ 16.00 (AASSA/SSC Introductory Category)
$ 200.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time)
$ 75.00 (Short Track Speed Skate Rental)

Total Fees = $291.00 (+MAS Fee)

Introductory Learn to Speed Skate Without Speed Skates (Non-Competitive; October - December)

Want to try speedskating? Want to try on your own Hockey Skates? Learn to Fly on Ice with us!

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 or not eligible to attend Meets.

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). 

Fees for the Intro Fall Session include: 

$ 16.00 (AASSA/SSC Introductory Category)
$ 200.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time)

$ 0.00 (Speed Skate Rental Not Included; Skater provides own hockey skates)

Total Fees = $216.00 (+MAS Fee)

1 Night a Week (October - March)

For skaters who wish to skate 1 Night a Week as a recreational or competitive skater. 

Skaters will be placed based on their level at the end of last season. New skaters will start with Group 1 (5:45pm on ice time) and be evaluated by the coaches for placement. Families may choose either Tuesday or Thursday. 

This program includes rental of one short track set of speed skates needed for most competitions and practices. Higher level athletes may need to purchase additional equipment. 

Fees for the Season (October through March) for 1 Night a Week (Short Track and Long Track) include:

$ 110.00 (AASSA/SSC Competitive Category; $90.00 for Participant)
$ 230.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time)
$ 150.00 (Short Track Speed Skate Rental)

Total Fees (Competitive) = $490.00 (+MAS Fee)

Total Fees (Participant) = $470.00 (+MAS Fee)

All Club Skaters are encouraged to participate in Alberta Speed Skating sanctioned local meets (Red Deer Club Meets in November and January) as a fun, learning experience for kids of all ages. For families who do not wish to skate in any meets, Participant (non-competitive) categories are available. 

3 Nights a Week (October-March)

Limited to high-level Group 2 Skaters who wish to focus on skill development for competition, this program will run 3 Nights a Week (T/W/Th). This program includes rental of one short track set of speed skates needed for most competitions and practices. Higher level athletes may need to purchase additional equipment. 

Fees for 3 Nights a Week Full Season include:

$ 110.00 (AASSA/SSC Competitive Category; $160.00 for Elite Skaters)
$ 655.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time)
$ 150.00 (Short Track Speed Skate Rental)

2 Nights a Week (October-March)

For skaters who wish to skate 2 Nights a Week as a recreational or competitive skater. 

New skaters will be placed based on their level at the end of last season. New skaters will start with Group 1 (5:45pm on ice time) and be evaluated by the coaches for placement. Skaters will practice both Tuesday and Thursday each week.  

This program includes rental of one short track set of speed skates needed for most competitions and practices. Higher level athletes may need to purchase additional equipment. 

Fees for the Full Season (October through March) for 2 Nights a Week (Short Track and Long Track) include:

$ 110.00 (AASSA/SSC Competitive Category; $90.00 for Participant)
$ 455.00 (Club Fees: Coaching and Ice Time)
$ 150.00 (Short Track Speed Skate Rental)

Adult/Masters Skater Long Track (1 or 2 Nights)

Aimed at Adult and/or Masters Skaters who wish to skate Long Track with the Club. This program provides affiliation with the Club and AASSA/SSC at the recreational (Participant) level. 

Please contact the Registrar (RDSpeedSkating@gmail.com) to discuss levels of AASSA/SSC Categories if you wish to compete in sanctioned AASSA events for Masters.  

Masters will skate with Group 2. New adult skaters may skate with Group 1 or Group 2 depending on ability and coach's discretion. If you already own your own Speed Skates, please contact the Club about program pricing. 

Adult Skater / Masters Fees include:

$ 90.00 (AASSA/SSC Participant Category)
$ 190.00 (1 Night a Week Club Fees: Coaching, Ice, and Skate Rental) OR

$ 305.00 (2 Nights a Week Club Fees: Coaching, Ice, and Skate Rental)

Total Fees = $280.00 or $395.00 (+MAS Fee)