Banff Canmore Speed Skating

Try-it

Try Speed Skating poster - free session Wednesday October 14, 5:15 to 6:15 pm at the Canmore Rec Centre. Ages 6 and up, adults included. Register by email: registration@banffcanmorespeedskating.ca

Our next free try-it night is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:15 to 6:15 pm at the Canmore Rec Centre (Thelma Crowe Arena).

Spots are limited. To reserve one, email registration@banffcanmorespeedskating.ca.

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, speed skates and safety equipment — you don’t need to bring any gear.

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 Wear?

Speed skates and safety equipment (helmet, glasses, gloves, neck guard and knee pads) are provided. If you have your own sport helmet, glasses or gloves, feel free to bring them.

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.