Speed Skating

Imagine screaming around an ice rink at over 50km/h using nothing but the power of your legs.

Speed skating has landed in Newcastle!

Speed skating at HISS is on Wednesday evenings at 8:15, and focuses on the short track format of speed skating - the kind that saw Aussie skater Stephen Bradbury win Olympic Gold in the 1000m event at the 2002 Winter Olympics. This form sees skaters whipping around the corners at insane speeds, their blades cutting deep into the ice and their fingers touching the surface as they lean into the turn.

Speed skating is a great way of keeping fit and improving skating skills. Ice hockey and figure skaters can both benefit from the techniques taught, and anyone just looking to improve fitness or do a bit of cross training will be exhilarated by getting the heart pumping at high speed.

All levels of skaters are welcome to come along and be trained by former Olympic skater Andrew McNee.