CAMBRIDGE SPEED SKATING CLUB

A: The season begins September and ends in March, refer to either the Calendar or Pricing Details for exact dates. Each program/session runs on a different day of the week (each day is considered a separate session), please refer to the Programs page for details

A: Refer to our Pricing Details page for a thorough breakdown of fees

A: If there are open spots, absolutely yes, infact if you sign up mid-season the sign up fee is prorated, be sure to contact our staff for details and to confirm availability. Contact our information email at infocambridgessc@gmail.com or use the Contact page.

A: For a one time trial class, please contact one of our board members to check availability and arrange a time, be sure to get confirmation for placement on the list and make sure you have all the minimum equipment. If you are looking for something more consecutive than one class, try our TryB4UJoin program. TryB4UJoin will let you try several classes (varies on time of the season, refer to the TryB4UJoin page). In either option, skates will be arranged for your class so be sure you have confirmed with our members prior to visiting. Be sure to note the skating days as these correspond to office hours (you require skate pickup), refer to our Programs page. If you choose to select the TryB4UJoin program, you will be using the IceReg Registration System – add only the TryBUJoin extra option and checkout for payment.

A: We provide the Skates (this is the boot and blade – they are considered separate but rented together) in the total renting fee. NOTE: there is an option to rent each partially (boot or blade), however new members are best to rent both unless you have attained them on your own. Note that renting is recommended for the first few years as their feet grow.

A: Helmet (certified hockey helmet – no need for guard or visor, or speed skating helmet), protective glasses (short track or junior protective glasses), bib neck brace (can be hockey – common), protective cut resistant gloves, shin or knee guards (bike, soccer, or speed skating), elbow pads/guards, cut resistant ankle sleeves (booties). For more details refer to the Equipment page.

A: Mitch’s skating shop click here (local and supported), Nagano Skating, iloveskating.ca, Bont, Kijiji, Facebook market place, and our members (contact us through Whatsapp)

A: Begin by asking the staff at the Club office booth, we may have some items you can borrow for your session (an extra pair of booties, glasses, guard, etc). Have a look through Kijiji or Facebook market place for used uniforms, helmets, gloves, booties, guards, etc. Refer to the board at the office for a list of equipment to lend. Or contact members on the WhatsApp group.

A: Locate the office at the Hespeler Memorial Arena near the center block (around the corner from the concession block), the door has the Cambridge Speed Skating Club logo affixed to it. Staff will man the office during practice hours, refer to the schedule.

A: The Ontario Speed Skating Association (OSSA) is the governing body for speed skating in Ontario. OSSA creates skater development programs and provides training, competition, officiating and coaching programs throughout the province. OSSA is governed by the greater body, Speed Skating Canada. They cover the membership, insurance, and scheduling Meets so you will see their name appear various times while being involved in the club.

A: A gaming charity is a non profit charity group that raises funds to support its members (such as the Cambridge Speed Skating club). The member association provides assistance through its own members manning gaming events at the gaming centre. These funds subsidize the ice fees and such require attendance of a minimum 2 per child/year. Without these contributions from the charity, the Club Fees would be substantially higher. Hence we organize and require our members to contribute. For more details please refer to the Charity Attendance page.

A: There are three program levels; Fundamental, Development, and Elite. Refer to our Programs page for more details.

A: Please refer to our Pricing Details page for more information.

A: We use a WhatsApp group for opt in members, this is a good forum for updates, class changes, sharing questions, and reaching out for more information. Email newsletters, notifications, and reminders are also provided. For global outreach, Instagram and Facebook are used.

A: Refer to our Volunteering Opportunities page for some suggestions.

A: WhatsApp is a well known and secure chatting tool used and utilized by groups and business to dispatch messages. It is trusted, safe, and secure. Available for Android (click here), Apple (click here), and web (web.whatsapp.com).

A: To begin you must first provide the account details (email address, etc). After the basic personal details, start by selected the day and program (one day of the week is considered one session), if you are a new member you will be prompted to fill the details for the SSO club registration (you must pick a club level such Club Skater – recommended for beginners) and the SSC Club (you must also pick a level such as Club Athlete – recommended for beginners) registration — this will provide you the membership, license, and insurance by the governing bodies. Once you return to the cart, be sure to add the rental of the Skates (boots and blade) for the session, then add all these to the cart and complete your checkout process. If you are confused with the interface, don’t fret, contact us and we will help you through it.

A: A Meet is a Speed Skating Competition event held seasonally across Ontario. This is where your skater gets to show spirit and competitive edge. Come one , come all, there is always an event to fit your skater. The Regional events are for beginners and casual skaters, typically targeted for 6 to 9 yrs (loosely recommended), but flexible to any beginner. Provisional events are targeted for 9+ yrs, but qualification is based on participation so building your time and abilities will promote you. Elite events are qualified by certain time standards and you must be atleast 13 yrs of age. Visit our Competition/Meets page for details for more details.

A: A list of competitions is held on the Speed Skating Ontario website at the following location: https://www.ontariospeedskating.ca/competitions, here you click the Meet type and refer to the list i.e. Regional Meets. On each of the meets, if the Meet has been announced and the registration is open, you will see a link available “Meet Announcement”. You should also receive an email from the club as time approaches, but just in case this is pushed to spam, we recommend that you check the list prior to get a sense of what is about to come and then also check your spam folder to unblock them. In the Meet Announcement, you will see details of location, time, schedule, size, payment details, supplemental requirements/paperwork, and the sign-up link/requirements.

A: Either from the Speed Skating Ontario website at the following location: https://www.ontariospeedskating.ca/competitions, locate the Meet type and find the Meet Announcement link or open the email announcement from the club announcement this Meet. In the Meet Announcement, you will see details of location, time, schedule, size, payment details, supplemental requirements/paperwork, and the sign-up link/requirements. If the sign-up is direct, there will be a link with requirements listed along with it (i.e. requires speed time for 200m – this you will need from the coach if such a requirement is requested). If the sign-up is “One Club spreadsheet”, then you need to contact our members, you will most likely be provided a Google form to gather participants.

A: This is your membership, license, and insurance fees with the governing bodies for the Cambridge Speed Skating club – SSO (Speed Skating Ontario) and their governing body SSC (Speed Skating Canada). SSO will also provide you offers for Meets (paid separately) and your membership type allows for this. Once you register, you will see your SSO membership member number and license under the IceReg receipt page. For more information refer here:

https://www.ontariospeedskating.ca/