We follow safety protocols to keep our members safe during practices and meets. Protocol requirements for safety from our provincial association are available here.
Skater environment
Our change rooms and practices are group-oriented and are not gender-specific. Skaters and families are welcome to choose between one of two change rooms to use when getting ready for skating.
Safety equipment for the skater
Skaters of all ages and abilities wear helmets, cut-proof gloves and ankle guards, knee pads, and shin guards to all practices and meets. Elbow pads are recommended. Goggles and full cut-resistant undersuits are required at higher levels of competition. We will review your individual requirements with you when you register for skating for the first time. If you are new to speed skating, check out the equipment list here.
Safety equipment installed on the ice
Thick crash mats are installed around the outer walls of the arena for every practice and meet. Our mat system is compliant with requirements from the Ontario Speed Skating Association. If you look closely, you will see a special double mat system in some corners, which absorb skater movement in the highest-speed locations.
Concussion Safety
Our club complies with Rowan’s Law and all skaters and coaches commit to codes of conduct. These procedures are specified by our provincial association.
Covid-19
Our club prioritized full compliance with our provincial association’s Covid-19 Return to Sport Protocol and local requirements throughout the pandemic and were proud to run two safe seasons in between the lockdowns over two winters.
The London Speed Skating Club strongly encourages all members and registrants, attending parents/guardians and our own coaches and volunteers to obtain vaccination whenever medically eligible.