Fast & Fit

Are you serious about fitness and training?  Do you want to move to the next level of competition?  Do you want to train at the highest level?  If so, Fast and Fit is for you!  Check out Derrick MacLeod's Fast and Fit web site for the most in athletic training and fitness.  Click here for details.

Speed Skating Equipment

If you are interested in purchasing speed skating equipment, please contact Ann Evans at (506) 455-6355.  A complete catalogue of speed skating equipment is available by clicking here.

Programs - Click on the Registration Tab for Registration Information

Programs Offered: Click here for a downloadable Program Information Sheet

Learn to Skate:

This program teaches skating skills to children approximately 4 - 8 years of age.  If a child is unable to stand up and skate a few steps alone, a parent or guardian wearing a helmet and skates may accompany the child on the ice until he/she is independent; at this point we encourage parents to leave the ice surface and watch their child from the stands; however, if you would like to assist with coaching, please speak to the coordinator—we encourage new coaches.

·        Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·        Instruction is on Friday from 5:15PM - 6:00PM (5:00 – 5:15 is an optional supervised free skate for registrants).

·        Starts in October and ends March 2012.

·        Fee is $205.

NOTE: The City of Fredericton sometimes cancels our ice time in order to accommodate special events such as university and high school hockey games, or Old-Timers hockey tournaments.  You will receive a cancellation list of those events that we are aware of, and will be contacted with any other cancellations during the season and any replacement times.

Power Skating Program:

This is a program designed for more advanced Hockey, and Ringette skaters. Skaters should be good at both forwards/backwards skating and able to change directions easily and agile on the ice. This program provides an excellent opportunity for hockey and ringette players & even speed skaters to improve their technique, power, speed, and agility.

· Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

· Instruction is on Friday from 6:00PM – 7:00 PM and /or Saturday from 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM.

· Starts in October and ends March 2012.

· Fee is $300 for all sessions or $120 for a ten session card

NOTE:  Practice/ice time is sometimes cancelled to accommodate special events such as tournaments, university or high school hockey

You will receive a cancellation list of those events and will be contacted if there are any other cancellations during the season.

Recreational Master Skater

This is a NEW program designed for adult skaters who want to learn how to speed skate. It is a 10 session program spanning from October 17th to December 19th.

·    Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·    This group skates Monday mornings from 6:30AM - 7:45AM

·    Starts in October and ends December 2011 . 

·    Fee is $115.

Learn to Speed Skate (Group C):

Thisprogram teaches basic speed skating to children approximately 6 - 12 years of age.

·    Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·    This group skates twice a week:

-       Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM and Thursday 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

-       or Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM and Saturday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

-       or Thursday 5:45 PM -6:45 PM and Saturday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

·    Starts in October and ends March 2012 . 

·    Fee is $315.

 Competitive Group B:

·    Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·    This group skates up to three times per week:

-      Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

-      Thursdays 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

-      Saturday 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

·    Starts in October and ends March 2012.

·    Fee is $395.

 Competitive Group A: 

·    This group skates five times per week:

-     Mondays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM (LBR)

-     Tuesdays 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM (Willie O'Ree Place)

-     Wednesdays 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM (LBR)

-     Fridays 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM (Willie O'Ree Place)

-     Sundays 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM  (LBR)

·    Starts in October and ends March 2012.

·    Fee is $725.00.

Masters Speed Skaters:

Any competitive master skater can skates two times per week with the Group A skaters.

·    Practices are at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·    Skaters may choose two of:

-      Sundays 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM  (LBR)

-       Mondays 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM (LBR)

-       Mondays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM (LBR)

·    Starts in October and ends March 2012.

·    Fee for two times a week is $300.

Recreational Speed Skaters: 

Any past speed skaters (teenagers and older) may skate once a week.

·    Practice is at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink on University Avenue.

·    This group may skate:

-      Mondays 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM (LBR)

-      or Mondays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM (LBR)

·    Starts in October and ends March 2012.

·    Fee is $220.