Team Oaks Inline Speed Team Portland, Oregon

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.
If you enjoy skating and sometimes wish you could go faster, then consider giving speed skating a try.

If your kids are interested in speed skating, why not join them for 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.”