Speed Skating,
Speed is fun!
Welcome to Orléans’ speed skating club, the Gloucester Concordes. Whether you are new to the sport or an accomplished competitor, the Gloucester Concordes Speed Skating Club offers programs for everyone!
Registration Now open
- All registrations are done via a partner site named ICEREG used by all speed skating clubs in Canada.
- You are now able to register online.
- For those of you with questions or in need of skates, we will hold a registration and Skate fitting night on August 19th from 18h30 to 20h00 @ Bob McQuarrie arena, Orleans, ON.
- Important: It is preferable that you register in ICEREG prior to coming to the registration / Skate fitting nights but, if you have trouble, or if you have questions prior to registering, we will be there to help.
- More info will be posted once ICEREG is Open.
ABOUT US
A lITTLE BIT OF HISTORY...
The club was founded in 1989. Since then, the Gloucester Concordes Speed Skating Club has nurtured and developed many speed skaters. Skaters perform at various levels such as regional, provincial, national and even international competitions. Some of our skaters reached Olympic levels and even won medals. Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Vincent De Haître are three Olympic Athletes that started at our club.
Our mission is to promote the development of speed skaters of all ages and abilities in a safe, fun and inclusive environment while encouraging athletes to achieve their highest potential. Our goal is to:
- To promote the sport of amateur speed skating;
- To foster an interest and participation in amateur speed skating at all levels;
- To offer instruction, training, competitive opportunities and related recreational activities.
If you are new to the sport, or are seeking a challenge to improve your Personal Best time, one of the programs below is sure to meet your expectations.
Information
Our Programs
Learn to skate
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Learn to skate is meant for beginner (Active Start) or intermediate (Fundamentals) who would like to try speed skating without comiting to a full season. This program offer 4 weeks of skating (all equipment provided) for 100$. If you decide to join the club after the 4 weeks, your fees will be credited toward you program registration.
Active Start
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Skaters age starting at 6 y/o.
Skaters must have basic skating skills before they
begin (CANSKATE).
Skaters must be able to get back up on their
skates without any assistance.
Focus is to learn the basics of speed skating.
Fundamentals
Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm
Skaters have successfully met the “Active Start”
skills and are working on improving in both
technique and speed.
Train to Train
Monday 7:00-8:00pm
(extra hour available: 8 – 9 pm)
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm
Skaters have mastered the fundamentals of speed
skating and are improving both technique and
speed.
Train to Compete
Monday 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday 6:15-8:15pm
Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are
competing at the provincial and national levels.
Interclub Youth
Wednesday 6:15-8:15pm
Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are
competing at the provincial and national levels from neighbouring clubs.
Active for Life/Masters
Friday 6:30-8:00am
Wednesday 8:15-9:15pm
Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+
Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating
as well as skaters with years of experience.
Active for Life Interclub
Friday 6:30-8:00am
Wednesday 8:30-9:30pm
Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+
Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating
as well as skaters with years of experience from neighbouring clubs
Friday Morning Sessions
Friday 6:30-8:00am
This session is open to most skaters who wants to add extra skating to their weeks. It is open to Train to Train, Train to Compete, and
Interclub Youth (Need permission from the head
coach to attend these sessions).
Information
Our Programs
| Active Start Monday 6:00-7:00pm | Skaters age starting at 6 y/o. Skaters must have basic skating skills before they begin (CANSKATE). Skaters must be able to get back up on their skates without any assistance. Focus is to learn the basics of speed skating. |
| Fundamentals Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm | Skaters have successfully met the “Active Start” skills and are working on improving in both technique and speed. |
Train 2 Train Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm | Skaters have mastered the fundamentals of speed skating and are improving both technique and speed. |
| Train 2 Compete Monday 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday 6:15-8:15pm | Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are competing at the provincial and national levels. |
| Interclub Youth Wednesday 6:15-8:15pm | Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are competing at the provincial and national levels from neighbouring clubs. |
Friday Morning Sessions | Open to Train to Train, Train to Compete, and Interclub Youth (Need permission from the head coach to attend these sessions). |
| Active for Life/Masters Friday 6:30-8:00am Wednesday 8:15-9:15pm | Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+ Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating as well as skaters with years of experience. |
| Active for Life Interclub Friday 6:30-8:00am Wednesday 8:30-9:30pm | Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+ Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating as well as skaters with years of experience. |
| Long Track | This is only if you plan on doing LT only. LT is included in the FDM, T2C, T2T and AFL programs. Weather dependent, but January through to early March. |
Schedule
Monday
18:00 to 19:00 (1h)
- Active Start
- Learn to Skate
19:00 to 21:00 (2h)
- Train to Train
- Train to Compete
Tuesday
19:00 to 21:00 (2h)
- Fundamental
- Train to Train
Wednesday
18:15 to 20:15 (2h)
- Train to Compete
- Youth Interclub
20:15 to 21:15 (1h)
- Active for Life (club and Interclub)
Thursday
Friday
6:30 to 8:00 (1h30)
- Active for Life (club and Interclub)
- Extra hour for skaters
Saturday
Sunday
Schedule
| Day and time | Active Start | Fundamentals | Train to Train | Train to Compete | Interclub | Active for Life | |
| Monday (Starts on Sept 9th, 2024) | 18:00 to 19:00 | X (1h) | |||||
| 19:00 to 21:00 | X (2h) | X (2h) | |||||
| Tuesday (Starts on Sept 3rd, 2024) | 19:00 to 21:00 | X (2h) | X (2h) | ||||
| Wednesday (Starts on Sept 4th, 2024) | 18:15 to 20:15 | X (2h) | X (2h) | ||||
| 20:15 to 21:15 | X (1h) | ||||||
| Friday (Starts on Sept 6th, 2024) | 6h30 to 8h00 | X (1.5h) | |||||
Try Speed Skating
New in 2026 we offer a 4 weeks program in which all equipment is provided. This program allows you or your children to try speed skating without having to commit to a full season.
Registration
Registrations are done through IceReg. Registration are now open.
Speed skate rental is free for new skaters for their first season. Our season runs from early September to end of March.
Equipment requirements
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- Neck guard with bib
- Cut-proof gloves
- Cut-proof ankle cuffs or socks
- Safety glasses
- Shin guards
- Knee pads
- Skating helmet
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