Speed Skating Classes are only offered at Skate Country
Think You Can Skate Fast?       PROVE IT!

Few sports can match the head-to-head excitement of speed skating. It's a sport everyone can readily understand - racing - where the gold medals and trophies go to those who skate the fastest. When people are first introduced to the sport they are usually surprised by the sheer numbers as well as the enthusiasm found at competitions.

Speed skaters share a determination to race as fast and as far as they can. This youthful enthusiasm is matched by the sport, which demands a blend of quickness, stamina and strategy.

It's fun, exciting, healthy, social and rewarding. The benefits, however, go beyond winning. Skaters learn the importance of teamwork, of being persistent and organized, and of setting and reaching goals. It builds strength and discipline, while teaching the value good sportsmanship.

Speed skating is a non-contact sport, requiring skaters to display the skill to maneuver cleanly through the pack and into winning position. Skaters are disqualified for pushing, blocking, forcing another racer out of position, or using their arms, legs, or hands in any way which impedes the progress of other competitors.

For more information about how to begin competing, or about our certified instruction by proven winners in the sport of inline speed skating, please contact Barbara Lucas at 254-799-8899.

Class includes instruction on basic fundamentals of racing. Best if skater can skate forward comfortably.

Classes will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Cost is $10 per week. Attendance at speed class gets the person in for the Saturday & Sunday sessions.
Practices are:

• Tuesday & Thursday — 5 - 7 p.m.
• Saturdays — 10 a.m. - Noon
• Sunday — 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Speed Skaters in good standing may also skate free on Thursday nights.

Some speed skates of various sizes available for use on a first come, first serve basis.

Two skaters from our team placed at Nationals in Lincoln, NE in July 2010. They are:

• Oma Dawn — 2nd Place Overall Senior Novice Division
• Joseph Gonzales — 2nd Place Overall Junior Novice Division
  • — National Record in 500m Novice Division