A helmet. Ski/snowboard, hockey or roller sport helmets are all acceptable. Bike helmets cannot be used because the large vents allow skate blades to pass through. Many clubs will have spare helmets for use. Helmets must be worn at all times while on the ice.
Shatter-resistant clear glasses or a complete visor are required for all skaters. All glasses must be held in place by a strap. Glasses must be clear enough to see the skaters eyes (not to dark of a tint)
A neck guard- bib style. Many clubs will have spare neck guards for use.
Cut-proof gloves/mittens or enough layers (heavy thick winter gloves). Ski mitts or leather gloves are best. Hockey gloves aren’t ideal, but accepted for most activities
Comfortable, athletic-style long sleeve top and pants. A skin suit is not required at the introductory level. As a skater progresses in the sport and begins to compete at national-level competitions, they will require a skin suit with cut-proof material meeting or exceeding ISU standards.
Well-fitting, tall socks. Socks that are too short can cause skin irritation and blisters due to friction against the inside of the skates. A cut and puncture resistant anklet must be worn on both legs, covering the legs from the tops of the boots to 10 cm above the tops of the boots.
Knee pads. Soft, volleyball style pads are preferred, although plastic roller sport pads are also acceptable. If possible, plastic pads should be worn underneath the skater’s pants. Hockey knee/shin pads are acceptable, but may limit the skater’s movement. Knee pads that are built-in to a skin suit are also acceptable.
Shin guards. Hard soccer shin guards are best, but hockey knee/shin pads are also acceptable.
The rear and front tips of all skate blades must be rounded to a minimum radius of 1cm. Wear skate guards while walking on flooring between dressing rooms and the ice surface. Skate socks (known as skate PJ’s or soft guards) should be used when not using your skates. Sharpen skates as needed
Practices on Tuesdays & Thursdays
September to march
We acknowledge that the activities of the Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club take place in Treaty 8 territory, the ancestral home of the Beaver, Cree, Saulteau, Sicannie (Sikanni), and Slavey First Nations