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Short-Track Speedskating

The short track season is underway. Newcomers are welcome at every ice time, except races. There are monthly races on a Saturday morning, and in November and January a trip to Whitehorse for a camp and races.

All practices are at the Harry J. Macdonald Center (called the "Mac Center") in Eagle River, Alaska. We have practices most Saturdays and Wednesdays from September through March. See the Calendar for details. Saturday sessions are an hour and a half and have more technique work and games. Wednesdays are one hour speed sessions and we do more intervals and relays, and usually don't play games.

Ice fees are about $15/session, but season and family discounts are usually offered - see below for details.

We have club skates and safety gear available in most sizes for use during practice sessions.

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Typical Practice Schedule (September-March)

Wednesday

Move mats: 7-7:15PM

Warm up: 7:15-7:30PM

Change: 7:30-7:45PM

Ice time: 7:45-8:45PM

Saturday

Move mats: 8-8:15AM

Warm up: 8:15-8:30AM

Change: 8:30-8:45AM

Ice time: 8:45-10:15AM

Skaters: Show up 1/2 hour before ice time to help move safety mats, warm up, and change.

Race Days: Registration is open from 45 minutes before to 15 minutes before start time. Race directors need time to set up races.

All new members need at least two practice sessions before participating in a club race.

Required Equipment:

Helmet (hard shell)

Bib-style neck guard

Knee pads

Soccer-type hin guards

Protective gloves (leather, Kevlar, etc.)

No short sleeve shirts or
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Short-Track Fees 2011-12 Season

Membership: Individual $35, Family $70

Daily Skate Fees: Individual $15; College Student$10; Family $25; Special O $10

Season Skate Rental: $100, and $100 deposit (refundable) for season

Passes:

Yearly (58 hours, 46 sessions): Individual $600 ($90 savings); Family (2 or more) $1,000 ($150 savings)

Fall (29 sessions, 36.5 hours; Sept to Dec. 29) Individual $375 ($60 savings); Family (2 or more) $650 ($75 savings)

Fall - Saturdays Only (15 sessions, 22.5 hours; Sept to Dec. 29) Individual $195 ($35 savings); Family (2 or more) $325 ($50 savings)

Winter (17 sessions, 21.5 hours; Jan. to March) Individual $220 ($35 savings); Family (2 or more) $375 ($50 savings)

Winter - Saturdays Only (9 sessions, 13.5 hours; Jan. to March) Individual $120 ($15 savings); Family (2 or more) $200 ($25 savings)