This page allows signups for drop-ins with the Vancouver Velocity Speed Skating Club.
See our club handbook for more info about our club and coaching philosophy.
Must haves
All drop-ins MUST meet the following criteria:
- You must already be registered with a speed skating club in Canada that insures you while on the ice (all SSBC clubs fit this criteria - email info@vancouverspeedskating.com if you are unsure)
- You must have your own speed skates and the appropriate speed skating safety equipment (see the VSSC Equipment page for key safety items needed)
If you DO NOT meet this criteria, your ticket will be cancelled.
How to sign up / what days & times are available
Choose the session you are interested in and buy tickets to sign up. Please be aware that the timeslot shown is for the WHOLE practice and you will NOT be on ice the entire time - exact timeslots for the skater levels are below.
Mondays: 5:30pm dryland at Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch St
Wednesdays: dryland + ice time at Kitsilano Rink, 2690 Larch St
- 4:30pm: Beginner practice
- 4:55pm: Intermediate + Advanced+ Masters practice
Sundays: dryland + ice time at Kitsilano Rink, 2690 Larch St
- 5:30pm: Beginner practice
- 6:30pm: Intermediate + Special Olympics practice
- 7:45pm: Advanced/Masters practice
See the full practice schedule on our website.
Skater level descriptions
Beginner - age 13 and under, 400m time is OVER 55 seconds.
Intermediate - age 9-13, 400m time is UNDER 55 seconds
Advanced - age 14-22, primarily skating on the 111m track
Masters - age 23+ with basic skating ability
Available spots, waitlists, and more
Each date has a number of tickets available for drop-in spots at each session. Once the tickets are sold out, there are no more drop-in spots available for that date. Ticket sales for each date close 1 min before the end of the event.
You can add your name to the waitlist if your desired date is not available. If another person withdraws from their drop-in spot, you may be sent an email to register for the open spot. You will need to register within 2h to claim your spot or we will move to the next person on the waitlist.
We will release drop-in spots for every month in a new event at the end of the previous month. Please check our main Eventbrite page to find it, or visit the VSSC Drop-Ins page.
Refund
Refunds are available if you cancel 1 full day in advance, otherwise there is no refund possible. However if the event is cancelled, refunds will be provided less the Eventbrite ticketing fee.
Arrival at dryland/the rink
Please show your drop-in ticket to a board member or coach at the practice. We will sign you in and introduce you to any club protocols.
Questions
Please email info@vancouverspeedskating.com.
