7+ years - This class is for the more advanced
skater focusing on corners, cornering, passing, racing, drills, rules,
and etiquette of speed skating. Class is designed for individuals who
wish to learn the competitive track of speed skating. Must have own
skates. Program developed and instructed by 1998 and 2002 Olympic speed
skater, Jondon Trevena.
Begining Speed Skating
7+ years - This class is for the begining
skater focusing on corners, cornering, passing, drills, rules,
and etiquette of speed skating. Class is designed for individuals who
wish to learn the competitive track of speed skating. Program developed and instructed by 1998 and 2002 Olympic speed
skater, Jondon Trevena.
An introduction to indoor speed skating for skaters who have never tried it before. Required equipment includes:
Skates (Ask Jondon for Speed Skate Availability)
Helmet
Winning Attitude
Take the fitness level of Nordic skiing, mix in the thrill of car racing and you have speedskating – the fastest known self-propelled sport. Speedskating is a little lower profile than some of its sister Winter Olympic sports like figure skating, hockey or alpine skiing, but the sport has had its fair share of Olympic heroes. Eric Heiden, Dan Jansen, and Bonnie Blair are just a few whose elegant and powerful strides graced our television screens on their way to Olympic gold.
We can't help but admire the elite speedskater's level of fitness in the remarkable definition and development of their infamous quadriceps. Certainly this is a sport that requires finely tuned skills and incredible physical fitness; however, enjoyment of the sport is not limited to Olympic-bound athletes. Speedskating consists of two unique disciplines: long track and short track.
Long Track In long-track speedskating, the skaters speed around a 400-meter oval (one lap is approximately 1/4 mile). There are both indoor and outdoor long tracks. The most accessible full-size long track in the Adirondack region is the outdoor Olympic Speedskating Oval in the heart of the village of Lake Placid. The track is frozen and ready for use from late November though March.
Long-track speedskating is a "beat-the-clock" format. Typically during meets, two skaters race around the track simultaneously. Race distances vary from 500 to 10,000 meters (.31 miles to 6.2 miles) and many skaters compete in multiple race lengths (which is how both Eric Heiden and Bonnie Blair won a legendary five Olympic gold medals each). Long track requires tremendous power, stamina, discipline and inner strength.
Short Track Even if you are interested in long track, most beginning skaters learn about speedskating on short tracks (standard size ice rinks). These rinks also are used for figure skating and hockey in most communities. Because of the smaller size track, short track is fast and exciting to watch. Elite skaters whip by the Plexiglas borders at speeds up to 35 miles per hour.
Power Skating
WHAT IS POWER SKATING?
Power skating was designed to improve and master skating techniques for all skaters/players. It is not a flash-in-the-pan program program. You will have to put in the effort over time to reap the benefits. One cannot expect to take one or two power skating classes to become the fastest most maneuverable skater on the ice. If you put in a very modest amount of time and follow instructions on technique I can promise you satisfying improvement in all skating skill areas. My Power Skating class is designed to improve the speed and mobility of skaters and players of all ages and abilities. Participants have the opportunity to learn or improve their overall skating ability and endurance. The focus is on:
