ABOUT & INFO
The Scooter’s Speed Club has been active in roller & inline speed skating since 1997. The club is recognized by Roller Sports Canada, which is recognized by the Canadian Olympic Committee and FIRS.
WHAT IS THE CLUB ABOUT?
Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club is a roller & inline speed skating club. The club’s mandate includes teaching how to roller and inline speed skate properly, improving fitness, racing & tactics, and providing a safe and fun atmosphere for inline skating.
The sport of roller & inline speed skating is similar to short track speed skating. Athletes skate and race on a 100-meter track with symmetrical corners. Outdoor roller & inline speed skating is tactically similar to bicycle racing where athletes skate in larger groups (packs/ peletons) on longer tracks like 400-meter running tracks and open-road courses that can include hills (up & down), turns (left & right) and can be on a closed loop or point-to-point.
WHO SKATERS WITH THE CLUB?
Skaters of all ages and abilities skate with the Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club. This includes children for fun and play, older skaters to improve their fitness, adults looking to make friends, and racers who want to race with the world’s best!
WHAT HAPPENS A THE CLUB?
- Skating in groups- pack skating, how to draft, etiquette of skating with others, making friends, learning from others
- Going fast- sprints & speed work including relays and racing
- Technique- how to skate properly and efficiently
- How to race- skills and strategies for getting the best results, tactics like those you see in short track speed skating and bike racing
- Going long- distance & endurance
- Getting fit- improve fitness
Skaters are challenged with a fun and stimulating program.
COACHES, INSTRUCTORS, TRAINERS
Practices are run by coaches, trainers, and instructors who have relevant experience at all levels of inline & roller speed skating. Our coaches have taken speed skating coaches with Roller Sports Canada, Speed Skating Canada, and other organizations.
A group approach is used for running the program, with experienced coaches and instructors leading coaching & instructional programme.
BENEFITS OF SKATING WITH THE SCOOTER’S INDOOR SPEED CLUB
Club members have great opportunities to meet friends and other skaters.
Roller & inline speed skating is a wonderful way for skaters of all ages and abilities to enjoy themselves in a safe environment- especially during those cold winter months! Skaters of all levels and ages are welcome to come to practice. Guest fees are $12 per skate. You must wear a helmet and have skates.
WHY JOIN? ADVANTAGES!
- Network with other skaters
- Make some life-long friends
- A warm place to skate during the winter!
- Increase your fitness by having fun
- Skate in a controlled and safe environment
- Receive advice, coaching, and instruction from knowledgable and certified coaches & instructors
- Inline skating is inexpensive compared to other sports
- A family can skate together
- Games based program for children & youth
1.
Sara Grech | August 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Could you tell me when the speed skating starts for 2009?
2.
Peter Doucet | October 1, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Hi there- it will start on November 1st.
3.
Jeremy | October 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Hi there,
Please let me know the costs, dates, and times of any BEGINNERS lessons you may offer. I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide.
Thanks so much, nice website,
Jeremy Williams
4.
Peter Doucet | October 14, 2009 at 2:10 am
Hello Jeremy- there are currently no beginner lessons for the Speed Club. However, the Scooter’s Roller Rink offers beginner lessons.
If there is enough demand and inquiries, there’s the possibility of running a 11:30am program on Sunday mornings.
The 2009 information will come out later- times, dates, fees, and more.
5.
Kevin | December 29, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Hello,
Can you advise of any indoor locations for inline skating in Toronto? I do not have a car so I need it to be accessible by public transit.
I am looking for something that is preferably open 24hrs a day/7 days a week, but will accept any opportunity available.
6.
Peter Doucet | December 29, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Hey there- as far as I know, there’s the Scooter’s Roller Palace in Mississauga, and there’s also a roller rink in Whitby- I believe it’s called Starlight. I may be wrong. You can go to http://www.rollersports.ca and check out the links section.
7.
Jess | February 26, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Hi there, I’m looking to start inline skating this summer, but I’m not sure about purchasing skates… I used to speed skate, but this seems very different.
I was looking on the bont website, b/c that’s the only company I really know… I wanted to buy skates that are good, so they’ll last me if I want to continue doing this past this summer, but I don’t really know what to look for, or what size I would be.
Things like wheel size, 2- or 3 point, and anything else, I’m not sure about, and would love to hear your thoughts.
I was looking at the cheetah ones, but let’s be honest, I have no idea.
Thanks, Jess
8.
Peter Doucet | February 26, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Hi Jess- that’s great that you’d like to take up skating this summer. Please try the Toronto Inline Skating Club- http://www.torontoinlinespeed.com
For advice & support with purchasing skates, try http://www.ilpeloton.com/ They offer very good service and will be able to advise you with your questions and concerns.
9.
Nikkee | April 29, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hi,
I just noticed on the front page it mentions final practices – does that mean there are no more speed skate lessons this year?
I’m coming to Toronto in a couple of weeks and I really wanted to come to a few lessons!
10.
Peter Doucet | April 30, 2010 at 2:12 am
Hi there-
The Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club’s season is indeed over. The club will most likely resume operations in November 2010.
If you want to skate with a club, give the Toronto Inline Skating Club a try: http://www.torontoinlinespeed.com
All the best