2025 – 2026 Programs
Registrations for the 2025/26 season are completed through IceReg. Click here to access the registration page for the Edmonton Speed Skating Association or navigate to the registration page through the ‘Find > Clubs’ section on icereg.ca.
Rental skates are offered by ESSA for an extra fee. You can pay the fee with your registration, choosing the ‘Skate Rental’ option, which will include an additional $100 deposit. Alternatively, you can pay the rental fee and deposit to ESSA at the time of skate rental. Please contact rentals@edmontonspeedskating.ca for more information on skate rentals.
A volunteer bond of $200 per family is required to participate in ESSA programs. As a volunteer-run non-profit society, we rely on the efforts of volunteers to help our organization and events run smoothly. The volunteer bond helps support fair and equitable commitment to the organization. The volunteer bond can be paid at the time of registration, selecting the ‘Volunteer Bond’ option, or prior to the start of the season by e-transfer to treasurer@edmontonspeedskating.ca. Volunteer bonds will be held by ESSA and reimbursed upon completion of the volunteer credits. Please contact volunteering@edmontonspeedskating.ca for more information.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the 2025/26 season!
Program Options
| Group 1 | ||
| This program teaches the fundamentals of skating and introduces speed skating. Skaters must be able to get up by themselves and propel themselves forward without assistance. This group is for new skaters aged 3+ or returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. Full season contains both short track and long track sessions. Half season options are either short track (Oct – Dec) or long track (Dec – Mar) sessions. |
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| Short Track | Tuesday (5:15 – 6:00 PM) | @Kinsmen Arena |
| Long Track | Tuesday & Thursday (6:00 – 7:00 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $345 |
| Half Season (Oct – Dec; Jan – Mar) | $210 | |
| Skate Rental Fee | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $125+deposit |
| Half Season (Oct – Dec; Jan – Mar) | $65+deposit | |
| Group 2 | ||
| This program teaches the fundamentals of speed skating. This group is for new skaters aged 7+ with prior skating experience or returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. Speed skates are required for this group. Full season contains both short track and long track sessions. Half season options are either short track (Oct – Dec) or long track (Dec – Mar) sessions. |
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| Short Track | Tuesday (6:00 – 7:15 PM) | @Kinsmen Arena |
| Long Track | Tuesday & Thursday (6:00 – 7:00 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $400 |
| Half Season (Oct – Dec; Jan – Mar) | $225 | |
| Skate Rental Fee | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $125+deposit |
| Half Season (Oct – Dec; Jan – Mar) | $65+deposit | |
| Group 3 | ||
| This program focuses on developing speed skating techniques. This group is for new skaters aged 8+ with strong skating experience or returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. Full season contains both short track and long track sessions. |
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| Short Track | Sunday (5:30 – 6:30 PM) | @Kinsmen Arena |
| Thursday (6:00 – 7:00 PM) | @Clareview Arena | |
| Long Track | Tuesday & Thursday (6:00 – 7:00 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $590 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $125+deposit |
| Group 4 | ||
| This program focuses on advancing athleticism and speed skating performance. This group is for returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. Full season contains both short track and long track sessions. |
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| Short Track | Sunday (6:30 – 7:30 PM) | @Kinsmen Arena |
| Tuesday (8:00 – 9:00 PM) & Wednesday (6:15 – 7:30 PM) | @Clareview Arena | |
| Long Track | Monday & Wednesday (6:00 -7:00 PM) Tuesday & Thursday (7:00 – 8:30 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $975 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | ST $125+deposit LT $125+deposit |
| Group 5 | ||
| This program is for our most advanced athletes. This group is for returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. Full season contains both short track and long track sessions. |
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| Short Track | Sunday (6:00 – 7:30 PM) Tuesday (9:00 – 10:15 PM) Wednesday (6:15 – 7:30 PM) Thursday (7:00 – 8:00 PM) | @Clareview Arena |
| Long Track | Monday & Wednesday (6:00 -7:00 PM) Tuesday & Thursday (7:00 – 8:30 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | $1250 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Full Season (Oct – Mar) | ST $125+deposit LT $125+deposit |
| Group 5 | Long Track Only | |
| This program is for advanced athletes looking to train and compete only during the long-track season. This group is for returning athletes that have been instructed to register in this program. |
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| Long Track | Monday & Wednesday (6:00 -7:00 PM) Tuesday & Thursday (7:00 – 8:30 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Half season (Dec – Mar) | $275 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Long Track Skates | $125+deposit |
| Group 6 | Adult Long Track - Beginner | |
| This program is for new or experienced adult skaters interested in learning to speed skate during our long track season. On-ice sessions are coached. | ||
| Long Track | Tuesday & Thursday (8:00 – 9:00 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Half season (Dec – Mar) | $275 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Long Track Skates | $125+deposit |
| Group 6 | Adult Long Track - Masters | |
| This program is for experienced adult skaters interested in learning to speed skate during our long track season. On-ice sessions are not coached. | ||
| Long Track | Monday & Wednesday (6:00 -7:00 PM) Tuesday & Thursday (8:00 – 9:00 PM) | @Victoria Oval |
| Program Fees | Half season (Dec – Mar) | $275 |
| Skate Rental Fee | Long Track Skates | $125+deposit |
| Strength and Conditioning | ||
| This program is for supplementary strength and conditioning sessions targeted to speed skaters. A new service provider is being arranged for the 2025/26 season. Details will be provided soon. | ||
| Schedule | TBD | TBD |
| Program Fees | Full Season | TBD |