Skating news

The next 6 week block will be starting on 10th November and running for 6 weeks. Intermediate and Advanced classes are running on from October, and there will be some new starters in beginners as well as people continuing to improve. I will be in touch if you are next on the waiting list. There…

It would be great to see club members at speed skating events over the winter season! These events take place in sports halls and indoor skate rinks. The timetable has now been published – see below. New skaters can enter the Novice category, which is cheaper than the main categories, but is not timed. Distances…

We went to our first competition on 7th September 2024, in Leicester. Penistone Skate Club’s competitor, on the right, entered the novice class. This is recommended for first-timers, and is for people of any age who want to try out speed skating. Here’s the race in full swing! And on the podium after being presented…

There is a break from lessons over half term – but if you’re keen to keep skating, how about Penistone Leisure Centre’s Halloween Skate Party? This is a second party, as the first filled up before I’d even had chance to tell you all about it! This one is in our usual lesson time, Sunday…

Bookings are open for the November and December Speed skating sessions Saturday November 9th, 4:30-6pm Saturday December 14th, 4:30-6pm At Stocksbridge Leisure Centre

If you are in the current block of beginner lessons, you should have received an email this morning letting you know how to book the next block of lessons. After 25th October, I will contact people on the waiting list, if there are any spaces available. Intermediate and advanced lessons have already been booked and…