The SSSSC STRIDES FOR ALL program aims to bring down financial barriers to participation in sport.
If you require financial assistance, contact info@sudburysprinters.com.
Learn to Speed Skate Program
Registration closes on August 26th, 2025. After this date, reach out to info@sudburysprinters.com to determine if there is still capacity to accept skaters to the program.
Skate fittings for the Learn to Speed Skate program and the Regular Season will be on:
Wednesday, August 27th, from 6:30 to 8 PM
Thursday, August 28th, from 6:30 to 8 PM
in the Hall of Fame room at Countryside arena (hall to the right of the canteen). If you have registered, simply show up for your skate fitting! If you prefer to bring your completed registration form to the skate fitting, you can do that also! We will have forms available to fill out as well. We will have equipment available to borrow for the Learn to Speed Skate program, and for sale for the regular season. See everyone soon!
The 2025-2026 Learn to Speed Skate program will be held in September at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Arena, on Ice Pad 1:
| Sunday | September 7 | 7:15 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | September 14 | 7:15 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | September 21 | 7:15 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | September 28 | 7:15 to 8 PM |
Registration form:
- 2025-2026 Learn to Speed Skate Registration Form (Google Form)
- If you choose to fill out the Google Form, please read over the PDF form below as it contains important information.
- 2025-2026 Learn to Speed Skate Registration Form (PDF)
- Complete and send to info@sudburysprinters.com or bring the completed form to skate fitting.
IMPORTANT! Needs to be completed before first practice.
Register for Speed Skating Ontario and Speed Skating Canada memberships on IceReg.
For Learn to Speed Skate program skaters, select “Introductory Skater”
Regular Season
Registration is first-come first-serve basis until capacity is reached. Skaters in the Learn to Speed Skate program can register after this program, if they would like to continue with the Regular Season.
After August 26th, 2025, reach out to info@sudburysprinters.com to determine if there is still capacity to accept skaters to the program.
Practices are held at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Arena, on Ice Pad 1.
Our season runs from mid-September to mid-March. Practices in 2025-2026 will be on Tuesday and Saturday as follows:
| GROUP | GOALS | Practice Time |
| First Strides Levels 3-4 | Skaters learn the fundamentals of speed skating. | 5-6 PM (Tuesdays only) |
| Fast Strides Levels 5-8 | Skaters focus on improving speed skating technique and speed. | 6-7 PM |
| Fast Strides Levels 9-10 Train to Compete | Skaters should meet a time standard for 400m. Skaters focus on racing strategies. | 5-7 PM |
Skaters may change groups during the year if they progress to the next level.
Registration form:
- 2025-2026 Regular Season Registration Form (Google Form)
- If you choose to fill out the Google Form, please read over the PDF form below as it contains important information.
- 2025-2026 Regular Season Registration Form (PDF)
- Complete and send to info@sudburysprinters.com or bring the completed form to skate fitting.
IMPORTANT! Needs to be completed before first practice.
Register for Speed Skating Ontario and Speed Skating Canada memberships on IceReg.
