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Ice Station, Valencia

Warming up at Ice Station, Valencia, CA

© Richard S. Hockett, Sunridge Photo

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...
Calendar...

 

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

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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Parent Organizations

Southern California Speed Skating Association (SCSSA)
U.S. Speedskating

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Alex, no. 33, leads for a win!

Club member, Tim, and other jr. skaters go to the start

Lacing up

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