Four programs. One club.
From first steps on the ice to racing on the Provincial circuit, Hamilton Speedskating has a program for every stage.
Learn to Skate
Typically ages 4 – 121×/week · ChedokeOct – Mar
For kids who aren't fully comfortable on skates yet. A fall session focused on basic skating, built to lead into Learn to Speed Skate.
What you’ll do
- Get comfortable skating in a safe, fun environment.
- Bring your own skates — hockey or figure skates both work.
- Lightened safety gear — head, hand, shin, and knee protection.
- Build the basics that lead into Learn to Speed Skate.
Learn to Speed Skate
Typically age 6+1–3×/week · Chedoke + Sherman
For skaters who already know how to skate and are ready to try speed skates. Rent skates through the club and learn the fundamentals.
What you’ll do
- Rent speed skates from the club — Coach Mike handles season-long rentals.
- Learn the fundamentals of short-track technique.
- Lightened safety gear — head, hand, shin, and knee protection.
- Optional racing on the Regional and Provincial circuit.
Competitive
Typically age 11+ with multiple years of experience1–4×/week · Chedoke + Sherman
For skaters with several years of speed skating experience who are training and racing seriously.
What you’ll do
- Placement by head coach — not a program new skaters sign up for directly.
- Full safety gear — helmet, impact-resistant glasses, cut-proof gloves, neck guard, knee pads, ankle guards.
- Regional, Provincial, and Elite-category race meets across the season.
- Multiple weekly sessions across both home arenas.
Masters
Adults 18+1×/week · Sherman
Adult speed skating. Open to older skaters and to those living in the Golden Horseshoe area.
What you’ll do
- Tuesday ice at F.H. Sherman Arena in Stoney Creek.
- Open to older skaters and to those in the Golden Horseshoe area.
- Full safety gear — helmet, impact-resistant glasses, cut-proof gloves, neck guard, knee pads, ankle guards.
Not sure which one?
New to the sport? Start on Get Started.
The Get Started page walks through which program fits, what to bring, and what happens between your registration and day one.
Questions about a program?
Email us — we reply personally.
Coach Mike and the board answer email directly. Ask about fit, placement, or anything else before registering.