About Team Oaks

Inline and quad skaters with basic skate skills are encouraged to take up speed skating. Benefits of speed skate training include:

  • Regular focused cardio workouts
  • Instruction on proper technique and form
  • Connection into competitive speed skating events – both regional and national
  • Membership in a skate club with a rich heritage and one of the best rinks in the region
You don’t have to be a speed skater to join our team.
Beginners – Like to skate fast? Join the beginner’s session Saturdays 5 – 6:00 pm. Learn basic inline speed skating skills in a relaxed environment.

You don't need to "bring the kids to practice" you can "join the kids at practice"! For many, speed skating is a family sport activity with both kids and parents rolling and skating around.
Age of active members ranges from 6 to 60+ years.

What Are the Benefits Of Being an Oaks Skating Club Member?
  • Use of the skating facility for practices when public session or private parties are not using the rink
  • Participation in club social functions (including the Christmas party/potluck and the Summer picnic/potluck—which may include a park ride bracelet for the day, and the Fall Awards banquet) all of which are subsidized by the club
  • A full staff of talented coaches to assist in gaining proficiency in both artistic and speed skating
  • Participation in the proficiency test system to measure one’s progress
  • Opportunity to participate in interclub, regional and national competitions
  • Judges panel to increase knowledge of skating and become qualified to judge events
  • Qualifying for travel funds to help defray the cost of participating in the national championships.  Funds are allocated according to the member’s participation in club fund raising activities.
Who Are Oaks Skating Club Members?
  • Active members are skaters who are currently paying club dues
  • On-leave members do not skate or pay dues while on leave
What Are the Responsibilities and Duties of an Oaks Skating Club or Booster Club Member?
  • Participate in fundraising activities.  This participation earns points toward travel funds
  • Support fellow skaters and be a positive and cooperative role model to each other, especially the less experienced skaters
  • While skating be respectful and aware of other skaters
  • Be safe at all times
  • Encourage all skaters.  We are a stronger club when we support each other and develop our beginning club members
  • Support and help develop our young skaters—they are our future
  • Follow ALL guidelines written in club bylaws.

Who Are Oaks Skating Club Boosters?
  • Adults 18 and over who support Oaks Skating Club by participating in club activities (including fundraisers)  and “cheerleading” at meets
  • Boosters include parents who transport, support, costume, and encourage our young skaters
Other Skating Programs Available at Oaks
  • Artistic Skating (dance, figures, creative, and freestyle)
  • Junior Club (children 5 and under, and skaters developing skills toward proficiency testing and /or competition)
 

We don’t spend all our time indoors. Team members enjoy outdoor skating during summer months at PIR and Marine Drive.


Photo Courtesy of Mark Virtue 2008

Stretch your abilities with regular competition. Team Oaks participates in 4 – 6 regional meets each year.




Winning isn’t everything (but it sure is fun!)



Gravity-defying movement gives speed skating
its “edge.”

 
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