Welcome to the Blizzard!

The Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club is a recreational and competitive speed skating club that offers learn to skate programs for all ages and abilities. From September to March, the Blizzard program offers short track (inside a hockey rink) and long track (a 400 meter oval) practices and competitions to skaters aged four to adult. Our certified coaches promote the development of skating fundamentals and athlete development in accordance to the Long Term Participant and Athlete Development Plan. All Blizzard members belong to the BC Speed Skating Association and Speed Skating Canada. Remember to skate fast and turn left!

2016/2017 Ice times and practice schedule

September 20, 2016 - Ice times for the first half of the season are finalized and can be found on the calendar.

The Active Start/FUNdamental Group is the first to carve up the ice from 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm on September 27, 2016. Parents, please remember to arrive early to help put mats on the ice and ensure that your skater's equipment is on and ready to go. Many hands make light work!

The Novice/Intermediate Group is on the ice on September 27 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Coach Taryn and Coach Kari would like to meet at 5:45pm in changeroom #3 to do a quick meet and greet and off ice warm up.

The Advanced Group practice runs from 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm. Again, please remember to arrive 45 - 60 minutes early so that you can complete a proper warm up prior to getting on the ice. Parents, please remember that the mats come off the ice after this practice and get put on the carts and stored away.

Finally, the Masters group hits the ice bright and early Saturday morning October 01, 2016 at 8:00am. This is a later start than usual, so enjoy the extra minutes of sleep! You should arrive early to put the mats on the ice.

As always, all skaters on the ice are required to wear their personal protective equipment, including glasses, helmet, neck guard, cut proof gloves (leather works fine), knee pads, shin guards, and Kevlar ankle protection. Check with your coach if you are unsure of what you need prior to practice. The club has some of these items available for sale, if need be.

See you on the 27th! #skatefastandturnleft!

UPDATE: 2016/2017 Registration Package Available

September 04, 2016 - The registration package for the upcoming season can be downloaded here in a .pdf format. As well, the updated BCSSA Concussion Protocol Document can be found here. Registration for returning members is on Thursday, September 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the north entrance to the Kin 1 Arena (nearest the horse barns). The second registration will be for new skaters and anyone who missed the previous registration session, on Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the same location. As well, the Advanced Group of skaters will be having an athlete meeting at 6:00pm on Tuesday September 06, 2016 at College Heights Secondary School in room 154. A parents meeting for this group will be held on Monday, September 19 at 8:30 pm in one of the KIN 1 meeting rooms. This meeting will occur after the ice session.

2016/2017 Season Begins!

August 19, 2016 - Mornings are crisp and cool, school is soon to start, and bears have been seen getting fat for the winter - it can only mean one thing...speed skating starts soon! The Registration Package for the 2016/17 PG Blizzard season will soon be posted. Registration will be happening over two days: the first registration date will be for returning skaters only (please, no new skaters) Thursday, September 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the north entrance to the Kin 1 Arena (nearest the horse barns).

The second registration will be for new skaters and anyone who missed the previous registration session, on Thursday, September 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the same location.

If you know any one who would like to give Speed Skating a try, we are excited to introduce a new Youth Learn to Skate program. This program is available to youth athletes new to speed skating and includes 10 ice sessions, skate rental, and fees for $100. Practices will be on Tuesdays with the Fundamentals group. This program is available only to skaters who have not been registered with the BC Speed Skating Association or Speed Skating Canada. Please check back for more details as they become available.

Please note, that we do not have the capacity to take visa/mastercard, so payment will be by cheque or cash only. As well, please note that post dated cheques are required for the fundraising levy and skate rental deposit if skate rental is needed.

Once again, the PG Blizzard will have a booth at the Active Living Mart at Pine Centre Mall on September 10 and 11, 2016. We will be seeking assistance with setting up and manning the booth over the weekend. Please check back for more information.

Finally, the practice schedule will be posted to the calendar soon. Please check back for updates.

Hope to see you in September!

Concussion Recognition Information

October 25, 2015 - The number one concern in sport is injury prevention. In sports such as speed skating, hockey, football, and rugby, where impact occurs, concussion recognition and prevention are a key part of the equation. To this end, BCSSA has provided to clubs a Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool. Feel free to make a copy and keep it handy for any activites that you or your family might be involved in. Feel free to pass it on. Feel free to talk to your coach if you have any questions.