EXPECTATIONS
We believe in respect, teamwork, and dedication on and off the ice. Skaters are encouraged to bring a positive attitude, follow safety guidelines, and support one another—creating a fun, disciplined environment where everyone can thrive and grow together.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Group 1
-
High level of commitment, dedication, and focus
-
Provincial and National level competitions
-
Minimum 4 ice times a week, minimum 3 dryland trainings a week
-
High intensity training, competition, and coaching
-
Full knowledge of handling own equipment and safety rules
-
Fully understanding/almost fully understanding competition systems and racing rules -Minimum 58 second pb in the 500m
-
Must be 11 years old or older*
Group 3
-
Honing and practicing basic skating techniques, becoming more comfortable skating
-
Minimum 2 ice sessions a week, minimum 1 dryland a week
-
Beginning to learn and practice track and sport safety effectively
-
Preparing to compete at interregional competitions
-
Beginning to participate fully in club competitions
-
No set minimum skill requirement or personal best time
-
Practice is a mix of challenging games/activities and speed skating specific training
Group 2
-
Learning fundamental skating and racing strategies
-
Preparing for provincial level competitions while regularly competing at interregional and club level competitions
-
Beginning to develop skaters’ own athletic strengths and understanding athletic lifestyle and requirements
-
Beginning to learn/understand equipment handling, care, and upkeep
-
Minimum of 3 ice sessions a week, minimum of 2 drylands a week
-
Must be 8 years old or older*.
Learn to Speed Skate
-
Beginner group
-
Learning basic skating techniques
-
Introduction to track etiquette and safety
-
No minimum ice or dryland sessions per week
-
Not yet competing in official competitions
-
Little to no ice experience
-
Ice practice is fun, interactive, more games and challenges rather than strict training
VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS
Just like all other sport clubs, Tri-City Lightning Speed Skating Club depends on parental support to manage the club and raise additional funds to cover the costs of running it, so as not to impact fees directly. Luckily for skater's parents, volunteering for our club is also an extremely fun way to connect with other families to share other hobbies.
To ensure that our volunteer responsibilities are shared equally and fairly, we ask every family to complete volunteer hours over the season. At the time of registration, we will require each family to provide a postdated volunteer fee deposit cheque of $500. To receive a refund at the end of the season, each family (regardless of the number of skaters in the family) must have completed the required volunteer hours for the Club. Please note we will NOT be issuing partial refunds.
Every parent must complete 2 hours of rink attendant each week and help out moving mats in and out should your kid(s) is/are skating that day. That way, we can make sure our skaters will not miss any ice practice time. Finally, participate in any volunteering position during a meet /regional competition is a Must.
Earning Credit for Volunteer Hours
​
Each family must log and record its completed volunteer hours, and have these hours verified by the Volunteer Coordinator, or an executive member. To earn credit for the work you have done, please drop off your completed Volunteer Tracking Sheet to the Practices Committee by the end of March/end of season. If the sheet is not submitted by deadline, your cheque will be cashed.
Note: No extensions, no emails, no scans, no text messaged forms will be accepted.
If you have any questions about your volunteering responsibilities or opportunities, please contact us, or any member of our Executive listed on our website.
VOLUNTEER DEPOSIT
As set out above, families must provide a postdated volunteer fee deposit cheque for $500 at the time of registration. For families who complete alleir required volunteer hours during the season will have their cheque destroyed.