speed skating

Feel the rush with a Blackfalds speed skating club! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skater, local programs offer opportunities to enhance your skills and build confidence on the ice. Join speed skating lessons to master techniques, improve speed, and develop endurance, or immerse yourself in a speed skating camp for an in-depth experience. Discover the thrill of gliding at top speeds with the speed skating club and take your skating to the next level!

Learn more about speed skating

Speed skating is a competitive ice sport where athletes race on skates over a set distance as fast as possible. There are different formats, including long track, which takes place on a 400-meter oval rink, and short track, held on a smaller rink with multiple skaters competing simultaneously. Speed skaters wear specialized skates with long, thin blades designed for maximum speed and efficiency. The sport requires strength, endurance, balance, and precise technique, as skaters use powerful strides and aerodynamic positions to minimize resistance. Speed skating is featured in the Winter Olympics and has a passionate global following. It combines athleticism, strategy, and speed, making it both exciting to watch and challenging to compete in.