Stay cool and skate Short Track

The 2026 SCSSC Winter Camp and Competition

Register Online (coming soon)

How to Pay the Entry Fee

Details

• Hosted by the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club (SCSSC).
• Sanctioned by US Speedskating (USS).
• The Camp will be led by LA area coaches.
• You must be a member of US Speedskating (USS) or another National Governing Organization (NGO) at the time of the camp and competition to participate. (You need not be a member when you register - enter 9999 as your USS membership number if you are not currently a member but will be joining USS for the 2025-2026.)

Location

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Competition

• The competition will be held on a 100-meter x 200-meter Olympic Ice Surface.
• Racing will be on a 111.12-meter track.
• Grouping will be Ability-Based.
• Qualification Times: Skater must meet the 500m Age Division National Qualification Standard + 3 seconds or be registered for the Camp 

DETAILED CAMP AND COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Friday, March 6, 2026 – Day 1 of the Skating Camp 

• 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Off-ice training
• 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.: On-ice training

Saturday, March 6, 2026 – Day 2 of the Skating Camp and Race Day

• 6:15 to 6:45 a.m.      -  Off-ice training
• 6:45 to 8:00 a.m.      -  On-ice training
• 8:15 to 9:00 a.m.      -  Off-ice training
• 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.    -  Breakfast Break or Skate Sharpening Demo
• 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  -  Off-ice training
• 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.  -  Race Check-in
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -  Event Racing (Ability Based)

Recommended Hotel

Hyatt Regency Valencia

24500 Town Center Drive
Valencia, CA 91355

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Location

The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center 

27745 Smyth Dr., Valencia, CA 91355

February 2026

• Regular Sessions will be held every Saturday morning of this month.
  • On-ice training: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM 
  • Dryland warm down: 8:05 AM to 8:30 AM

March 2026

• Regular Sessions will be held every Saturday morning of this month. 
  • Dryland conditioning: 6:30 AM to 6:50 AM
  • On-ice training: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM 
  • Dryland warm down: 8:05 AM to 8:30 AM
• Extra-  The 2026 SCSSC Winter Camp and SoCal Limited Championships (Entries Due by March 4)
  •  March 6
    • Dryland conditioning: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    • On-ice training: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  •  March 7
    • On-ice training: 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM
    • Dryland warm down: 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM
    • Break: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    • Dryland conditioning: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
    • On-ice racing - The SoCal Limited Championships: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (open to skaters with current 500m personal best times that are within 3 seconds of the 2026 National Age Division Qualification Standards)

Please be prepared to assist with moving pads on and off the ice. All parents are required to assist. The quicker we set up and tear down, the more time we have to skate! We recommend arriving at the rink 30 minutes early to set up.

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We welcome adults and children of all ages with some skating background, casual to competitor, who want to try the short track. Your first skate is free!

We invite you to simply drop in and watch one of our practice sessions and meet the frienly skaters and coaches. 

1. Some skating experience required for speed skating—minimal background in figure skating, hockey, dryland, roller, or just public sessions is enough to help you decide if speed skating is for you. 
2. Skating in your own hockey or rental skates from the rink is acceptable. Figure skates are not allowed.
3. Please email us your shoe size (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or submit our general inquiry form before coming so we can prepare to provide you with free, properly fitted loaner speed skates (available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
4. Arrive at the rink 30 minutes early for a quick introduction and equipment fitting. On-ice practice starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
5. Wear long sleeves and comfortable long pants, sweat pants, or similar. If you have a skinsuit, wear that.
6. Bring snug-fitting gloves (baseball or soccer-type gloves will do), and  a helmet if you have one (bicycle helmets are OK.)
7. Let coaches know your skating background, even if it's just public sessions for fun. 
8. Stay hydrated! A sports water bottle is good to keep handy during practice (no glass bottles.)
9. Before you purchase speed skates, inquire with the group for advice.
10. Submit the online Speed Skating Waiver (required.) You may also fill out a printed version during your fist visit, or download, print, and fillout PDF version: 
    • Youth Waiver
    • Adult Waiver