Why Hamilton SSC
A welcoming home for every skater.
We’re a volunteer-run club where families learn the sport together. Whether you are just starting skating or chasing a national time, you’ll find a spot.
Two home arenas
Train at Chedoke Arena in Hamilton and F.H. Sherman Arena in Stoney Creek, with multiple weekly sessions across both.
National-level coaching
Head coach Mike Murray is a Speed Skating Canada Hall of Fame athlete and a CAC-certified National Level Coach. A team of volunteer coaches runs practices alongside him.
Parent-run club
Hamilton Speedskating is run by a parent-led board and a team of volunteers. Parents also pitch in to host meets at our home arenas.
Programs
Four ways to join us on ice.
Learn to Skate
Bring your own skates (hockey or figure) and learn how to skate.
1×/week · ChedokeOct – MarLearn to Speed Skate
For skaters who already know how to skate. Rent speed skates from the club and learn the fundamentals. Regional and Provincial circuit racing is optional.
1–3×/week · Chedoke + ShermanCompetitive
For skaters with multiple years of experience.
1–4×/week · Chedoke + ShermanMasters
Adult speed skating, 18+.
1×/week · Sherman
On the ice
What a practice looks like.
A season at a glance
How the year unfolds.
The speed skating calendar runs September through April. Here’s what to expect if you join us.
- Jul – Aug
Registration
Registration for the new season opens.
- Late August
Rental skates
Pick up your rental skates for the season.
- September
On-ice begins
Returning skaters take the ice at Chedoke first. New skaters start a little later.
- October
F.H. Sherman + Learn to Skate
F.H. Sherman ice time begins and the Learn to Skate fall session starts.
- Oct – Mar
Meets
Race meets run through the season.
- March
Year-end competitions
The season wraps with year-end competitions.
- April
Celebration + spring ice
Year-end celebration, and spring ice begins for older skaters.
- May
Summer dryland
Summer dryland training starts.
“The coaches are awesome! They can motivate a 5 year old who doesn't want to put their skates on and correct the form of a competitive skater competing nationally.”
Latest
From the club.
Feb 6, 2026Athlete Stories: Zoey
An up-and-coming speed skater shares her journey from watching the Olympics to winning races on the Provincial circuit in just three years of training.
- Jan 29, 2026
Hamilton Speedskating Free Speedskating Meet
Ontario's top youth speedskaters will compete in fast-paced races at this free, family-friendly event showcasing Canada's most successful Winter Olympic sport.
Jan 29, 2026Long Track Neo Juniors
Three Hamilton Speedskating Club athletes competed at Ontario's Neo Junior Championships in Quebec, with Isla winning gold in women's team pursuit and Grayson placing 9th in the mass start event.