Intro to Short Track Speed Skating

Record #: TOB0363
Last Modified: 07 Jan 2016
Last Full Update: 02 Sep 2014

Location

Located In Bridgewater
Where To Find Us
Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
135 North Park St
Bridgewater, NS B4V 9B3
Areas Served Lunenburg County

Contact

Website www.bridgewater.ca
E-Mail recreation@bridgewater.ca
Phone 902-543-2274
Mailing Address c/o Town of Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture 
60 Pleasant St 
Bridgewater, NS B4V 3X9
Fax 902-543-6876

Description & Services

Information Short track speed skating is an exciting, FUN sport that is perfect for all ages and abilities! 
 
It's a fantastic sport to help people of all ages get active and stay active! 
 
It's also a wonderful cross-training sport for cyclists, hockey players and figure skaters.  
 
This course will teach beginners about short track safety, covering topics such as how to fall and ice awareness, as well as technique basics such as stance, stride and gliding. 
 
Participants must provide own hockey skates and CSA approved helmet. 
 
Participants should also wear comfortable sport clothing, cut resistant gloves, hard plastic soccer shin guards, volleyball-type foam knee pads and a neck guard. 
 
Sport visor or complete visor are also recommended. 
 
This program is supported by Speed Skate Nova Scotia and the Department of Health & Wellness. 
 
Please contact for dates and price.
Eligibility Ages: 7 year(s) and up