2024/2025 Season Training Registration

 

September 2024 - March 2025

Registration link: https://icereg.ca/#!/events/port-coquitlam-lightning-speed-skating-club-20242025

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The POCO Lightning Speed Skating Club is a part of the Coastal Region of BC and a Member of the Speed Skating BC Association. We work with other clubs in our region to provide opportunities, close to home, for skaters to participate and develop their skills.

 

TRAINING ICE RINK LOCATIONS: 

• POCO Ice Rink (Port Coquitlam Community Centre): 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5

• Planet Ice Coquitlam: 2300 Rocket Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Z2

 

NOTE:

• High Performance Elite ( Group1 ) Skaters are required to have 4 Sessions per Week (Mandatory Registration)

• HP Development Skaters (Group 2) are required to have  3 Sessions per Week

• Development Skaters (Group 3) have 2 Sessions per Week

• (Group 4 - LTSS) has one session per Week

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Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Season Rate

 

• High-Performance Skates 4 days per week - National - $2041.00*

• High-Performance Skaters 4 days per week - Provincial - $1999*

• High-Performance Development 3 days per week - Provincial - $1599*

• Development 3 days per week - $1540.00*

• Development 2 days per week - $940.00*

• Introduction to Speed Skating  – $303.00* (BCSSA/SSC & Skate Rental Included, 10 Sessions only)

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* Fees exclude all BCSSA/SSC registration and insurance fees for athlete category*

** Please see registration forms for any additional fees**

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Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Pratice Days
 

GROUP 1  (High-Performance Elite Skaters)

The High-Performance program, designed for our top-tier skaters, is offered to those who have participated in the Development program for one or more seasons. Skaters in the HP program engage in four weekly practice sessions. They undergo rigorous training to excel in national, regional, and provincial competitions, and admission requires the coach's approval.

Practice four times per week

Tuesday:  06.30 - 07.30 pm - Planet ice rink.

Thursday:  05.15  - 06.45 pm - POCO ice rink 

Saturday:   07.15 - 08.45 am - POCO ice rink.

Sunday:     06.15 - 07.45 am - POCO ice rink

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GROUP 2  (High-Performance Development Skaters)

Within the Development program, skaters hold the status of Provincial or Club athletes and engage in training sessions three times a week. Those in Group 2 have the option to participate in provincial or local competitions should they desire to do so. Competing Development skaters are required to possess a properly fitted cut-suit. Our club strongly advocates for Group 2 skaters to invest in their own gear, which not only proves to be cost-effective but also contributes to enhancing their skating performance.

Practice three times per week

Tuesday:   05.30 - 06.30 pm - Planet ice rink.

Saturday:   08.45 - 09.45 am - POCO ice rink.

Sunday:     08.30  - 10.00 am - Planet ice rink

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GROUP 3 (Development Skaters)

Skaters in this group are considered Club athletes and practice 2 times per week. Rental of the Club’s speed skates, and safety gear is optional, and the Club encourages the skaters to buy their own equipment as it is cost-effective overall and helps to improve the skater’s performance. Our Club periodically organizes group purchases for discounted pricing. Group 3 skaters can compete in local competitions.

Practice two times per week

Tuesday:  04.45 - 06.15 pm - POCO ice rink.

Saturday:   09.45 - 10.45 am - POCO ice rink.

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GROUP 4 (Introduction to Speed Skating) 

Provided by the Lightning Speed Skating Club, this thriving program spans over five weeks and caters to youth intrigued by the sport but not prepared to make a complete seasonal commitment. Skaters engage in two weekly sessions, held on weekends at POCO Ice Rink and/or at Planet Ice Coquitlam. 

Two sessions per week for five weeks

Saturday:   09.45 - 10.45 am - POCO ice rink.

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Refund Policy

Interpodia and its refund organization partner offer refundable registrations to all registrants. This option is available during the registration process, before payment. If selected, a fee will be added to your transaction, activating the upgraded refund terms upon payment.

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Registrants are fully responsible for reading and understanding the terms and conditions of the refund policy. The Port Coquitlam Speed Skating Club is not responsible for any refunds once the registration is completed.

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Trials & Assessment

If you are interested in joining, please send us your information by submitting the below form. We will arrange a trial/assessment slot with our coaches.