Whatcom Speed Skating Club, located in Bellingham, Washington is a volunteer run, non-profit organization that encourages youth and adult fitness and character development through participation in Short Track Speed Skating. Skating sessions are held weekly at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Protec
tive gear is required for all skaters, padding is in place along rink edge, coaching is provided for beginners and advanced skaters. lnner-club participation is encouraged within Northwest Washington and British Columbia. Fall skatlng season runs from September through December. Winter season runs from January through March. Fees are seasonal, drop-in skaters are welcome, discounted fees for first time skaters
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All Skill Levels Welcome: Large or small, big or tall, fast or slow, all skill levels welcome. Coaches and training at every session.
Equipment: You’ll need to provide your own helmet (bike or skate), gloves (cut resistant, leather or similar), kneepads, neck-guard, safety glasses, and speedskates (speed skates are available for rent from WSSC)
Arrive by 6:30pm
Bypass Sportsplex window and find us out by the rink!
We do a dry-land warm-up at 6:45pm.
We’re on the ice 7:30-8:30pm.
Newcomers:
$10 adults / $5 youth
Rental skates included
Wear/bring:
Long sleeves / long pants
Gloves
Helmet
Knee pads
(Once you’re skating with the fast group, you’ll need cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and neck guard, in addition to the gear above.)
Want to join WSSC?
Club fees (prorated for mid-season joining):
$300 adults / $220 youth (family cap $520)
members can rent skates $50
U.S. Speedskating: Once you’ve skated with us three times, membership with U.S. Speedskating is required. Take a look at USS website to join and see the benefits of membership, including national promotion, skill development resources and insurance.
Great workout and excellent cross training: Speed Skating is an excellent form of cross training for cycling, running, hockey, and figure skating and cycling.
Contact Us:
Telephone:
- Jed Clark 360-671-2550
- Margot Worthy 360-371-9160