Try-it

If you are interested in trying out Speed Skating, please email communication@banffcanmorespeedskating.ca

We have free try-it nights scheduled from 5:15 to 6:15 pm at the Canmore Rec Centre (Thelma Crowe Arena) on:

• Sunday, September 27, 2026

• Sunday, October 4, 2026

Participants must be at least 6 years old and able to skate unassisted and have basic skating skills, including gliding and stopping on any type of skates (i.e. hockey, figure skates, etc.) Families and adults are welcome to come out too!

The free on-ice session includes coaching and speed skate rental.

Please come 15 minutes early to get your skates and protective equipment fitted.

Parents are required to stay at the arena during the sessions when their child is skating, in order to provide rink-side support and in case of emergency.

What Should I Bring/Wear? 

• Sport helmet (i.e. bike, hockey, ski or snowboard)

• Glasses

• Leather gloves or thick winter ski gloves

• Neck guard with bib (from hockey) – We have some spares if needed

• Long sleeve shirt and jacket or fleece

• Long pants

• Layer clothing

• Soft knee pads (i.e. bike or volleyball) – We have some spares if needed

The club has some spare helmets and safety glasses and other equipment if needed.

Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club is a member of True Sport and committed to the True Sport Principles.

Thank you Speed Skating Canada and the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation for supporting our club over the years.