Mark your calendars: We are planning to have a year end holiday party on Sunday December 15, 2024 for all skating families. We will be hosting fun activities for ALL skaters during our 1pm to 3pm ice time at Chedoke Arena followed by activities in the events room.
We will share more details as the date approaches.
Do you have a child that wants to learn how to skate or wants to improve their skating in a fun and informative environment. We teach the fundamentals of skating to youth skaters and can accommodate most beginner skill levels. Recommended for skaters aged 5 and up.
Session starting Wednesday October 9, 2024 – 5:15pm (30 min) at the Chedoke Twin Pad Area The 10 week session will end on December 11, 20240 – Fees: $120 (subject to capacity) Register online using the HSSC form https://hssc.clappia.com/app/HSS581673
Session starting Wednesdays at 5:15 in January 2025 (Check back for more details)
The Hamilton Speed Skating Club and Golden Horseshoe Speed Claim Club annual general meeting will be held Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. The event will occur virtually and an invitation link will be sent to all families shortly. Please plan on attending.
The skate fitting session will be held THIS SATURDAY (SEPTEMBER 7th) if you need skates.
If you are one of the returning, older (second hour) skaters, and you require a new size, please plan to stop by Coach Mike’s from 3:00-4:00 p.m. to exchange your old skates with larger skates.
If you are a returning, younger (first hour) skater, and you require skates or a new size, please plan to stop by Coach Mike’s from 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
Be sure to bring your old skates, and skating appropriate socks to try on your “new” skates.
Coach Mike
11 Hilltop Place
DUNDAS, ON
Any questions, please contact Coach Mike :
(416) 737 – 0656
Information on Registration for the current skating season will be shared very soon as the final details are being worked out.
Pre-season skating during our regular sessions will begin the week of Labour Day during our regular Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday ice time (see the schedule for details). All returning skaters with skates and full equipment are encouraged to participate in the pre-season sessions. Please speak to the coaching team if you don’t know which session to attend.
Please remember to help with the safety pads at the start and end of the ice each ice session. We are a volunteer run organization, please speak to the executive team to learn more about opportunities with the club.
Thank you.
The 2023-2024 Speed Skating Season is quickly approaching. Our season runs from Sunday September 10, 2023 until Thursday March 28, 2024. We are currently working out the details of the registration process and will provide an update as soon as possible.
Save the date for the Registration and Skate fitting party on Saturday September 9, 2023.
Never skated before? Our popular learn to skate program is back! The 10 week program begins on Wednesday October 4, 2023 and ends December 6 (Fee $120). Bring your own skates (any style), warm cloths and a CSA certified helmet.
Ice Time and Ice Fee*:
Tuesdays: 5:00 – 6:00 – All youth and Masters Skaters (FH Sherman Arena – Map) – $430
Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:00 – New and developing skaters (Chedoke Arena – Map) – $430
Wednesday: 5:15 – 5:45 – Learn to Skate(Chedoke Arena – Map) – $120 (Oct 4,- Dec 6, 2023)
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 – Advanced (requires coach approval) (Chedoke Arena – Map) – $860
Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30 – New and developing skaters (Chedoke Arena – Map) – $430
Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 – Advanced (requires coach approval) (Chedoke Arena – Map) – $430
Sunday: 6:00 – 8:00 – Advanced (requires coach approval) (Chedoke Arena – Map) – $860
*5% discount for 2 sessions, 10% discount for additional sessions – applied to ice fees. All Fees are subject to change. See registration page for more details.
Mandatory additional fees: $70 annual insurance and affiliation Fees, $140 Full Season skate rental
Optional fees: Competitive Skater Fees ($70) for skaters that compete in sanctioned meets.
13th Annual Registration Pizza Party & Skate Fitting is happening on Saturday September 10th! Come join us at 11 Hilltop Place in Dundas. You can park at Sanctuary Park Lot, and walk down the trail. Enter the back of the property at trail marker #3.
Returning and new skaters and their family members are welcome!
Things to remember:
This is a great opportunity to meet other skaters and their families. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Speed skating is an incredible sport! It involves pure individual racing competition requiring skill, determination, strategy, and stamina in a warm atmosphere of respect and camaraderie; an excellent environment for developing young people’s personal character. Check out the Skater Info tab to learn more.
Speed skating is for you and we would love to skate with you this season! Check out the Registration tab for this season’s schedule, registration links and registration form.
The health and safety of our skaters and families is critically important. To keep up to date on all health and safety information (including concussion protocols and resources, as well as updated COVID requirements), please access the Health & Safety tab.
When finalized the Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe Speed Skating Clubs 2022-2023 schedule and registration form will be posted to the Registration tab. Please check back soon. We can’t wait to skate with you this season!