Speed skating - Los Angeles & Ventura counties

What's New?

Congratulations Jacqueline on winning the US Junior National Short Track Speedskating Championship!

Summer 2013 Schedule of Practices for the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Thurs. 3/7
Thurs. 4/4
Thurs. 6/6
Thurs. 7/18
Thurs. 8/1

We will resume our normal weekly practices on Thursday, 09/05/2013.

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A non-profit, charitable organization [501c3]

President - Ron Halcrow - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Treasurer - Bob Allison

Executive Secretary - Sharon Brewer

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 contact a club officer.

Our Short Track Speed Skating Training Sessions

What: Regular Team Practice

Where: Ice Station Valencia - every Thursday
27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia 91355
Ice Time: 5:55 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

What: Off-Ice Bicycle Conditioning

Where: El Dorado Park in Long Beach - most Saturdays and Sundays

7550 Spring Street, Long Beach 90815

Off-Ice Time: mornings, time varies - check with Ken Mastrianna

What: Technical Training with Doctor Bob

Where: Ice Station Valencia - most Wednesdays
27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia 91355
Ice Time: varies, usually 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - check with Doc

What: Technical Training with Ken

Where: Culver Ice Arena - most Sundays
4545 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230
Ice Time: varies, usually 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - check with Ken or Doc

What: Occasional Team Practice

Where: Iceoplex Simi Valley - some Saturdays
131 West Easy Street, Simi Valley 93065
Ice Time: when available - check the calendar and with Ken

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

Valencia per-session cost is $15. Pay monthly and save $$.

Simi Valley per-session cost is $20.

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

Thank you LA84 in helping us keep our fees down and for helping to keep us safe with the proper safety equipment!

Web Store

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

Our Champions

Jacqueline Chen was the Juvenile Ladies National Champion during the 2011-2012 season.

Jacqueline Chen was a member of the US World Junior ST Team during the 2011-2012 season.

Sarah Chen was the US Junior ST Ladies Champion during the 2011-2012 season.

Sarah Chen was a member of the US World Junior ST Team during the 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 season

Elizabeth Lee was the Pony Ladies State Champion during the 2011-2012 season.

Matthias Nguyen was the Pee Wee Men State Champion during the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons.

Alex Brewer was the Midget Men 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.

Brendon Winston was the Junior Men State Champion during the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 seasons.

Timothy Cervenka was the Juvenile Men 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 Junior Ladies World Champion in Special Olympics Snowboarding during the 2008-2009 season.

Marisa Watkins was the Juvenile Ladies State Champion during the 2006-2007 season.

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

Clubs within the Club

Sub-Minute Club

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

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

Faster than the Masters Club

Matthias Nguyen	Matthew Chen	Alex Brewer
Jacqueline Chen	Sarah Chen

*entry is open only to Ponys (7-10 yr olds) and Midgets (11-12 year olds) and is made by skating the 500 meter race in a time faster than the fastest master in any Regional Championship Meet

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

Southern California skaters making headlines

Congratulations to Sarah Chen on making the US World Cup Team qualifying her to skate in all six World Cup Championships during the 2012-2013 season.

Congratulations to Jacqueline Chen, the 2012 Juvenile Ladies National Champion!

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

Site Search

Season: 2012-2013

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 a previous National Champion and current Master World Record holder in the 1500 meter event, Ken Mastrianna. By placing an emphasis on proper skating technique, Ken creates an atmosphere where all skaters, regardless of skill level, are welcome.

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