interested in speed skating?

Click on the Try Speedskating – post Olympics 2022 link above for information about trying our sport at our local speed skating session.

We ask that skaters read the speed session rules and understand what to expect, by going to the Skating With Us dropdown tab. If you are considering bringing a child to the speed sessions, please check out Parents Start Here in the Skating With Us tab.

If you want to find training videos, vendors, or other helpful information, click on the Links and Resources tab.

Are speed skating sessions returning? Not yet.

San Jose is not offering speed skaters-only sessions at this time. There may be ice time available for small groups, but no speed skating is planned.  For information, check the Sharks Ice website.
They are awaiting information from the Santa Clara County Public Health office regarding COVID19 restrictions.

Oakland rink may have unofficial ice time available for adults only. Skaters must wear masks. There are no speed skating sessions at this time. The rink is awaiting clearance from the Alameda County Public Health office regarding COVID19 restrictions.

Vacaville Ice Rink is offering limited public ice skating. Please find more information at their website.

Please check back here for more information.

2020 NorCal Championships

When :                                                         March 7, 2020,   5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location:                                                    Oakland Ice Center ,     Oakland, Ca
Fees:                                                             $60 per racer
Early Entry Discount:                         $5 (before March 1, 2020) –
Additional Family Discount:          $5 per racer
Volunteer Discount:                           $10 – if racer(s) bring volunteer(s)

  • Note- this race is not USS Sanctioned, USSpeedskating membership is not required

Click here for entry form:  Download Entry Form
Click here for:  Results

San Jose speed skating session Sunday Dec 1 is cancelled

Hi All – San Jose rink posts cancellations in their on-line calendar.

The Dec 1 Sunday session is cancelled.

Please remember to check it before going to the “public speed skating” session on Sundays: http://sharksiceatsanjose.production.carbonhouse.com/calendar/schedule-changes-and-cancellations

2019 California State Championships

 

Date:            Feb 16-17,  2019
Check In:    Saturday Feb 16  – 4:15pm- 5:00pm
(competitors arriving late will NOT be allowed to compete)
Racing :      Saturday  5:30pm – 7pm,  Sunday 8:15am – 10:15am
Location:    Oakland Ice Center  519 18th St, Oakland, Ca 94612

Entry Fee:   $100    No entry forms will be accepted after Feb 15, 2019

Entries received  on or before Feb 13, 2019, the get the Early Bird  discounted rate of $80, $75 for additional family members

Entries received on or before Feb 6, 2019 will get the Super Secret discounted rate of $60, $50 for additional family members

This Race is complete:  We gave out 52 PR (Personal Record) Certificate. 14 new California State Champions were crowned.

More info to follow

Results:               2019 State Championships Results
Equipment:               helmet, gloves, knee pads, neck guards.


This is a USS Sanctioned Race.  All entrants must be have a “Competing Level”  USSpeedskating Membership .

  For USSpeedskating membership, please click on this link:  USSpeedskating Membership Information

All result times  will be adjusted as per USSpeedskating requirements.

The 8th Annual 2018 Halloween Race

The 8th Annual Halloween Race is in the books now .  Many thanks to all who competed and volunteered to make this a successful event. See you next year!!

Halloween Race Results

 

Photos:

It’s that time again!  The Annual Halloween Race. This is not a USS Sanctioned Race. USS Membership is suggested but not required.

 

 

when:            October 20, 2018 . 5:30 til 7pm.
Check In :   4:30pm  – 5:10pm
where:         Oakland Ice
Cost:             Before October 17, 2018 – $40 . After that – $55

Bring  :  Helmet, gloves,  long sleeve and a smile

Insurance requires that all entrants must be alive to compete in this event. This restriction is not required for officials and volunteers.

Send entry forms to: grim.reaper@norcalspeedskating.org

Click Here for the NCSA  Membership: NCSA Membership Form

2018 California State Championships Santa Clarita

There has been a long standing tradition that the California State Championships alternate between NorCal and SoCal.

This year it’s SoCal’s turn to host the California State Championships. We’ve had a great rivalry over the years.

Come out and support this event. It all starts here!!

When:  Sunday March 4, 2018 . 9:45am to 12:45pm
Where: Ice Station Valencia   – 27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia, California 91355
Checking:  8:30  AM – 9:15 AM
Entry Fee:  $70 ,
Late Entry Fee: +$20 if paid after March 1, 2018
USS Membership and proper safety equipment are required
Click here forEntry Form

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