Stories and Testimonials

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Johnny's Mom says...

Speed skating and practicing with the ... group has really helped Johnny. The club members ... are encouraging and nice, but still very focused. I think it has rubbed off, and Johnny likes the intensity and the camaraderie.

It's great when kids are focused on something good. He's happy to switch off the video games when it's time to leave for the rink! When we got home last night, he was smiling and said he wished the rink was open and he could skate more!

~Shannon Latson

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The journey...

It's a great way to get regular exercise while having a blast. Plus I've made new friends who share my life-long passion for the ice.

Back in the 70s when I was a kid in Norway, short track didn't exist, only long track. It WAS my passion. But it all came to a screeching halt in one airplane-journey's move to southern CA, where it seemed no one speed skated. At age 13, I was devastated.

Fast-forward 30 years, the speed skating bug hasn't let go, newcomer 'short track' is an Olympic sport, and I can't bear it anymore. I have to skate! A Web search leads me to the SCSSC where I find speed skating EVERY WEEK. Now I'm a regular.

~F Nilsen

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