Welcome to the BC Speed Skating Association. Whether you are looking to improve your skating skills, become the next World Champion, give back to an amazing sport, or simply have fun- speed skating has something for you! With member clubs across the province, it’s easy to get started and stay hooked for life.
The 2019-2020 Competitions Format Bulletin has been released! This bulletin outlines the eligibility, seeding, and format for provincial-level competitions, including the BC Cups, BC Championships and FUNales.
Please also see this short video message from BCSSA Technical Director Chris Acton, which explains the qualification format for the BCST Championship. [...]
BC Speed Skating is pleased to announce that we have secured funding to contract a ST Provincial Coach and a LT Provincial Coach for the 2019-2020 season.
Working with the BC Speed Skating Technical Director, the Provincial Coaches will be responsible for Academy programming, leading Team BCSSA at select national competitions, skater monitoring, and sport [...]
The BC Speed Skating Academy is a BC Speed Skating initiative to supplement the development of in-province, Stage 1 and 2 speed skaters on the Elite Athlete Pathway.
Stage 1: Skaters typically Train to Train aged skaters, training 300-400 hours per year (3-5 ice sessions per week during the skating season).
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Aspiring coaches, mark your calendars and register for upcoming Speed Skating FUNdamentals Coach Webinar and Workshop!
PART 1 Webinars – Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST)
- Speed Skating FUNdamentals Coach Introduction
- Teaching and Learning
- Making Ethical Decisions
Cost $90
