learn to speed in 2025!![]() Sydney Speed Skating Club is running Learn to Speed Skate Classes at Macquarie Ice Rink Fridays 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm from Friday 31 January 2025. Our accredited Coaches have all represented Australia at International competitions and will work with you to achieve the exhilaration of skating fast. Speed Skating is a fast exciting sport that you can learn, to skate for fun, to race with our club or even represent Australia at International competitions and the Olympics. Whether you plan on becoming Australia’s next Winter Olympic medalist or if you just want to learn a more efficient skating technique, you are welcome to come and try this exhilarating sport. |
What do I need to learn to speed? 1. Skating Ability. You need to be able to skate (if you can’t then you can do that by taking Learn to Skate Classes at Macquarie Ice Skate School) 2. Skates and Clothing. You can wear regular hire skates or your own figure or hockey skates. As your ability improves, we will get you geared up in speed skates. They have a long blade and will help you to glide over the ice fast. You should also wear: • A helmet (cycling or skateboarding will do). • A long sleeved T-shirt and long pants. • Any full-fingered gloves e.g. gardening, woollen, cycling or goalkeeping
3. Parental Permission and Contact Details (if you are under 18) Lesson Cost $25 per skater per session, payable to Sydney Speed skating Club Registration Register for Speed Skating School |