Speed skating - Los Angeles & Ventura counties

A non-profit, charitable organization [501c3]

President - Ron Halcrow

Treasurer - Bob Allison

Executive Secretary - Don Ness

Head Coach - Ken Mastrianna

Our Speed Skating Club is made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you.

If you wish to support our mission, please see our contrubution page.

What's New?

PRACTICE:

We skate every Thursday at 5:55 pm in Valencia and Saturdays (when meets are not scheduled) at noon in Simi Valley. Check the calendar for changes.

Calendar...

Annual Membership and Waiver forms

Our Short Track Speed Skating Training Sessions

Where: Ice Station Valencia - every Thursday
27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia
Ice Time: 5:55 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Iceoplex Simi Valley - every Saturday
131 West Easy Street, Simi Valley
Ice Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

More info on rink locations...
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What's the Fee?

Valencia per-session costs are $15 for youths under 19 years of age, and $30 for adults over 18. Pay monthly and save $$.

Simi Valley per-session costs are $20 for youths and adults.

Loaner skates and safety equipment included in Valencia (if available, first come, first served). Bring your own gloves. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants required. Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for proper fitting.

Web Store

Just click on SCSSC Accessories to get Club sweatshirts, T-shirts, etc. Procedes fund the club to buy ice time.

Our Champions

Matthias Nguyen was the Pee Wee Boys State Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Alex Brewer was the Midget Boys State Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Brian Nelson was the Senior Men National LT Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Ken Mastrianna was the Master Men 50-59 National Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Ron Halcrow was the Master Men 60-69 National Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Don Ness was the Master Men 70+ State Champion during the 2010-2011 season.

Sarah Chen was a member of the US World Junior ST Team during the 2009-2010 season.

Brendon Winston was the Junior Boys State Champion during the 2009-2010 season.

Timothy Cervenka was the Juvenile Boys State Champion during the 2008-2009 season.

Brendon Winston was the Junior Boys State Champion during the 2008-2009 season.
Frank Nilsen was the Master Men 40-49 State Champion during the 2008-2009 season.
Marisa Watkins was the Juvenile Girls State Champion during the 2006-2007 season.

Alex Goldenring was the SCSSA LA84 Foundation Male Skater of the Year in 2006-2007.

Marisa Watkins was the Junior Girls World Champion in Special Olympics Snowboarding during the 2008-2009 season.

Clubs within the Club

Sub-Minute Club

Andrew Hagemeier	Matthias Nguyen	Alex Brewer
Sarah Chen	Jacqueline Chen	Matthew Chen
Katelyn Brewer	Dr. Bob Allison	Ron Halcrow
Brendon Winston	Alex Goldenring	John Behle
Marie Valentine	Ken Mastrianna	Christian Sookiasian
Johnny Latson	Peter Smokler	Marco Suson
Lyla Stone

*entry is made by skating the 500	meter race in less than one	minute

Pre-Teen Skate Your Age Club

Alex Brewer	Matthew Chen	Jacqueline Chen
Sarah Chen

*entry is made by skating any distance race at an average lap speed that is below the skater's age

Adult Skate Your Age Club

Dr. Bob Allison Don Ness Peter Smokler
Ron Halcrow Ken Mastrianna

*entry is made by skating the 500 meter race in a time that is under your age

Race Results

View complete race results by season. Plus, browse Jerry Search's photos of the various meets.

November 18, 2011 - KTLA Channel 5

Santa Clarita Speed Skaters push KTLA's Jessica Holmes across the ice in a "Hamster Roll"

KTLA's Henry DiCarlo speaks about speed skating with Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club's president, Ron Halcrow

Thanks to Jim Rothwell for providing these videos.

Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club on set with KTLA Channel 5 at Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles

Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club with KTLA Channel 5 in Pershing Square, Los Angeles

Congratulations SCSSC 2011 National Skaters

President, Ron Halcrow (Master men 60-69): won 3 gold medals in the 1000m, 777m, 1500m super final (dq'd in the 500) events and won the overall Medal for National Champion.

Coach, Ken Mastrianna (Master men 50-59): won 2 golds in the 1000m & 1500m super final events, 2 silvers in the 777m and 500m events. He also set a new National Record in the 1500 and won the overall National Champion medal.

SCSSC Team Member, "Dr. Bob" (Master men 60-69): made all the finals and won bronze in the 500m event, while placing 4th in the 777.

SCSSC Team Member, Melissa Jo Engle (Master women 30-39): placed 4th in the 500.

SCSSC Team Member, Don Ness (Master men 70 and above): placed 3rd in all races: 1000, 777, 500, and 1500.

Thanks to Melissa Jo Engle and Haj Sano for compiling the above information.

Out of 35 attending speed-skating clubs from around the country, Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club placed 5th overall in the medals' count!

Site Search

Season: 2011-2012

Competition Schedule and Race Results provided by Southern California Speed Skating Association (SCSSA).

Train well – Avoid Stress and Distractions by Ken Mastrianna

Race Guidelines by Tracy Northup

Mission & Profile

Mission

To develop young talent, foster community involvement and continue to grow as a dynamic club representing US Speedskating.

Club Profile

We're a growing club, always looking for new members to share in this exciting sport.

Our club is affiliated with US Speedskating, and the Southern California Speed Skating Association (SCSSA).

We're a non-profit, charitable organization [IRS 501(c)3].

Skaters young and old, beginner to advanced, are coached by former U.S. National team member Ron Halcrow. By placing an emphasis on proper skating technique, he creates an atmosphere where all skaters, regardless of skill level, are welcome.

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