FUNdamentals Leader or FUNdamntals Coach

Are you interested in supporting the next generation of speed skaters in Ontario? Become a FUNdamentals Leader or FUNdamentals Coach!

Registration: FUNdamentals Leader | FUNdamentals Coach

FUNdamentals Leader is an excellent course for:

- junior coaches who currently speed skate and want to help at club practices

- parents who want to help club skaters at practices

This course allows participants to work with skaters in the Active Start and

FUNdamentals stages of Long Term Development (ages 3-9 years old).

The course will be held at the Magna Centre on Saturday July 20, 2024 from 9am-6pm.

Participants will be on-ice on Saturday afternoon, so please bring your skating equipment. There will be a follow-up online session later in the summer, which will be discussed during the session in Newmarket.

The minimum age for this course is 14 years old as of July 20, 2024.

The cost of the course is $80 + HST ($90.40).

FUNdamentals Coach is an excellent course for individuals who are working with athletes participating in practices, club meets and the Ontario Regional and Provincial Circuits.

This course prepares coaches to assume the responsibilities of a head coach with skaters in the Active Start and FUNdamentals stages of development and those entering the Learn to Train stage (approximate ages 3-11 years old).

The course will be held at the Magna Centre in Newmarket on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21, 2024 from 9am-6pm. It is a 2 day course which will be delivered over the weekend with one follow-up module delivered virtually in May, which will be discussed during the session in Markham.

Participants will be on ice on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, so please bring your skating equipment.

The minimum age for this course is 16 years old as of July 20, 2024.

The cost of the course is $300 + HST ($339.00 total).

More information about the Coach Development pathways can be found

here: http://www.ontariospeedskating.ca/become-a-coach.

Summit Performance Camp Apprenticeship Coach Program application

We are seeking out developing Coaches who want to join the dynamic environment at Summit Performance Camp and learn from the experienced Provincial and Oval Program Coaches who support the skaters at camp.

Up to 4 apprentice coaches from across Canada will be supported through this program and will receive an honourarium to offset their travel and accommodations expenses.

We are accepting applications to the apprentice coach program until June 14, 2024.

Think this might be a good fit for you? Tell us about yourself and your coaching experience to be considered for this opportunity.  APPLY HERE

SSO Annual Awards

Speed Skating Ontario's annual awards recognize the outstanding achievement during the season of both its athletes and volunteers. The awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the sport of speed skating in the Province of Ontario.

Nominations can be made by any member in good standing. A selection committee established by the SSO Board will review all nominations and select the winner for each category. Awards will be presented annually. Members of the current SSO Board are not eligible to receive any of these awards.

You can nominate recipients for one or several categories. You will be prompted for names and supporting information for each nominee. Please provide examples of why you think your nominee should be selected for the award. Your input will help the selection committee in determining this year's recipient.

Please fill out the Nomination Form by May 24, 2024