About Us

About the Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club

We are a non-profit sports organization dedicated to the passion of the sport of speed skating. 

Vision

The Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club aims to cultivate the vibrant growth and advancement of speed skating within Dawson Creek, BC and the BC South Peace Region. We provide an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment for all members. We champion each skater’s journey, foster individual talents, and nurture a strong sense of community spirit. Our commitment is to empower every participant to realize their fullest potential on and off the ice.

Operated by Volunteers

The DCSSC is entirely volunteer run.  Our success depends on people being willing to help by serving on the board, or as other volunteers.  Please speak with one of the board members to see how you might contribute to the ongoing success of the club.

Board of Directors

Each year, the club holds elections during the Annual General Meeting to fill volunteer positions on the Board of Directors. Positions on the Board are shown below, with brief descriptions of duties:

  • President:  Chairs Board meetings, represents the club to other associations, ensures required tasks and activities are carried out.
  • Vice-President:  Chairs Board meetings when President not available, fills in Presidential duties when necessary.
  • Treasurer:  Keeps the club’s accounts in order, reports on club finances at board meetings, prepares and reports on budget and actual expenditures, prepares year-end financial report.
  • Secretary:  Prepares meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Directors:  Assists with organization as necessary.


Other important volunteer positions:

  • Registrar:  Prepares registration form, leads registration fee determination, records registration, liaises with BC Speed Skating Association regarding membership, sends out membership notices.
  • City Liaison and Ice Coordinator:  Coordinates ice time through City, liaises with City regarding ice time for regular practices and for meets, and for other facility needs.
  • Coach Coordinator:  Coordinates assignment of coaches to groups, works with coaches to develop coach develop plans, assigns coaches to meets.
  • Meet Coordinator:  Coordinates meets – local arrangements and meet volunteers.
  • Social Media/Website: Manages the club’s social media channels and keeps the club’s website up to date
  •  Photographer: Take pictures of club events and competitions for social media, promotional material and website.