The Ottawa Pacers Speed Skating Club is offering two TRIAL SKATE sessions during the 2018-2019 season. Skaters will have a chance to take to the ice and try for themselves a sport they have seen on TV during the Winter Olympics where Canada is well-known for its Olympians and medalists. It also provides another alternative sport to hockey or figure skating. 
Details:​
  • The cost is $150, (non-refundable) for one session, including skates rental  and insurance.​
  • To confirm participation, please register to our system [LINK]
  • Questions? contact Michelle at inquiries@ottpacers.ca
SESSION 1
The Youth session [First Hour and Second Hour] will run from Oct 2 until Oct 25, 2018 (twice weekly: Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • Trial skaters will be fitted for skate rentals on Tuesday Sep 25 or Thursday Sep 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex on 1565 Maple Grove Road, Kanata and submit payment (cheque or cash) for the trial skate program.

The Masters session will run from Oct 30 until Dec 18, 2018 (one session weekly on Tuesdays)
  • Trial skaters will be fitted for skate rentals on Tuesday Oct 23 or Thursday Oct 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex on 1565 Maple Grove Road, Kanata and submit payment (cheque or cash) for the trial skate program.
SESSION 2
The Youth session [First Hour and Second Hour] will run from Jan 8 until Jan 31, 2019 (twice weekly: Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • Trial skaters for SESSION 2 will be fitted for skate rentals on Thursday Jan 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex on 1565 Maple Grove Road, Kanata and submit payment (cheque or cash) for the trial skate program.

The Masters session will run from Feb 5 until Mar 26, 2019 (one session weekly on Tuesdays)
  • Trial skaters for SESSION 2 will be fitted for skate rentals on Tuesday Tuesday Jan 29 or Thursday Jan 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex on 1565 Maple Grove Road, Kanata and submit payment (cheque or cash) for the trial skate program.
Participants will be expected to bring a helmet, shatter-resistant safety glasses, neck guard, gloves, knee pads, and shin guards. (Note: In lieu of safety glasses, a helmet with a full cage is acceptable as well as hockey style shin guards in lieu of shin guards and knee pads).  We have some items available to lend if you are unable to gather everything ahead of time.
Ottawa Pacers Speed Skating Club