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Remember The Basics.....
Sharp
Skates!!
Rested
Bodies!!
Positive
Mindsets!!
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Weekly Skating Practice
Harry J. McDonald Center,
Eagle River
For
every practice it is expected that skaters will arrive 45
minutes prior to ice time in order to move mats from the trailer
outside, to the rink next to the Zamboni doors. At 30
minutes before ice time there will be a 15 minute warm up
session. If you are not warmed up, you will not be ready
to use your expensive ice time effectively. The warm up
will end 15 minutes before ice time. You can then sign in,
pay fees, put your gear on and get hydrated. You should be
waiting to zoom onto the ice when the Zamboni is finished!
Skaters and families are expected
to participate to help everyone gain the most from their
ice time.
You are responsible for maintaining your skates – please arrive
with them sharpened and ready to go. If you need to borrow
a jig or stone from the club or another skater, please be
responsible and return the jig or stone to its storage or proper
owner.

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT!
Helmet, neck guard, gloves, knee pads & shin
guards
NON-SKATERS & FAMILY
Each practice requires support staff! Before and after
every practice, we need you to help wrestle the blue safety mats
to/from the Zamboni doors at the far end of the rink. It
only takes about 5 minutes each time. During races, we
need all hands on deck! Each race requires the
following: Timers, judges, lap counters, results
compilation/awards & heat box helpers. If you are unsure
of what each job requires, we will happily provide
on-the-job-training! Our numbers are limited, and we
simply could not hold races if every non-skater were a
spectator. We also have numerous volunteer opportunities
including, newsletter, equipment, publicity, fundraising,
awards, photography, membership, and races.
Thanks! Now……SKATE FAST, TURN LEFT!!
Need more info? Steve Nelson 868-3999 or Peter Haeussler
688-6585
Speedskating in Alaska
Speedskating has been a popular
activity in Alaska for over a two decades. The Alaska
Speedskating Club trains actively in the winter months and does
"dry land" training during the summer to keep in shape.
Participants of all ages from
"PeeWee" through "Grand Masters" skate in fun events, club
races, statewide championships, the biennial
Arctic Winter Games,
the North American Championships and the National
Speedskating Championships.
The club conducts training clinics
every year with nationally ranked coaches and skaters to help
our skaters develop specialized skills.
Anyone interested in learning to
speedskate is welcome to join us on any practice day. Check the
Club Schedule page for a date and time, then show up a few
minutes early at the
Harry McDonald Memorial Center in Eagle River. We provide
skating equipment (speedskates, protective equipment, helmets,
etc.) for new skaters and there is always a coach available to
help you get started.
If you are interested in giving the
sport of speedskating a try, or you want to better understand
what the sport is all about, check our
frequent questions page for additional information.

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A regulation 400-m long track speedskating oval is
measured out by the ASC and maintained during the winter
months by the Municipality of Anchorage on Westchester
Lagoon. An outdoor, unrefrigerated, regulation 400-m
oval is being designed and planned for Cuddy Family
Mid-Town Park. The park is located between the Loussac
Library and Office Depot, and is scheduled to open this
winter. The Anchorage Skates Community is working on
ensuring that lights are installed for the winter
season.
ADN article on long track speedskating ... click
here for story
Anchorage
Skates is a group of people who have been
involved in the promotion of the idea of a long-track
oval in Anchorage. They have raised funds for the
construction of the oval and have been involved with the
design of the Cuddy Family Mid-Town Park. A
donor-advised fund was established with the
Alaska Community
Foundation to help plan, construct, and
maintain long track oval.
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All
Short Track races are held at the Harry McDonald Arena
in Eagle River. You must be a ASC member or affiliated
with another club or program and also have an ASU
membership on file/pending to receive club fee benefits.
Separate fees for nonmembers.
Beginner members and nonmembers need to attend at
least two practice sessions before participating in a
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