Vancouver Velocity Speed Skating Club: 2026-2027 Drop-In Signup

Signup for skaters to drop in with VVSSC 2026-2027. Skaters must have their own equipment and be an insured member of a club in Canada.
About this Event

For more details about our club and coaching approach, visit the and pages. The has all drop‑in information, which is also summarized below.

Requirements

1. You must already be registered with a Canadian speed skating club that provides insurance. (All SSBC clubs qualify.)
2. You must bring your own speed skates and all safety gear that is required for racing.

If you don’t meet these requirements, your ticket will be cancelled.

Skater Levels

• Beginner: Age ≤13, no time standard
• Intermediate: Age 10–13, 400m < 52s
• Advanced: Age 14–18, 111m track, no time standard
• Masters: Age 19+, basic speed skating ability, 111m track

How to Sign Up

Buy a ticket for the session you want and are eligible and allowed to register for based on the levels above.

The posted time is for the full practice, but each level has its own on‑ice slot.

All sessions are at Kitsilano Rink (2690 Larch St).

Please note that not all levels are availabe for drop-in on all practice days. You can only register for drop-in at the appropriate level on the appropriate day as listed in the schedule noted below.

If you register in an inappropriate level, your registration will be cancelled/refunded and you/your skater will not be permitted on the ice.

Weekly Schedule
Wednesdays

• 4:30 pm – Beginner
• No drop-ins allowed for Intermediate/Masters

Saturdays

• 6:00 am – Intermediate, Advanced, Masters
• No drop-ins allowed for Beginners

Sundays

• 5:30 pm – Beginner
• 6:30 pm – Intermediate, Special Olympics
• 7:45 pm – Advanced/Masters

Holidays & Pro‑D Days

Check the detailed schedule online.

Spots & Waitlists

• Each date has limited drop‑in tickets.
• When tickets sell out, no more spots are available.
• Sales close 1 minute before the event ends.
• If a date is full, join the waitlist. If a spot opens, you’ll get an email and have 2 hours to claim it.

Refunds

• Cancel at least 1 full day in advance for a refund.
• No refunds for late cancellations.
• If the event is cancelled, you’ll be refunded minus the Eventbrite fee.

Arrival

Show your drop‑in ticket to a coach or board member when you arrive. They’ll sign you in and explain any protocols.

Questions

Email [email protected].