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So you want to try Speed Skating

You've watched the British short track speed skating team at the Olympic games and you've thought I want to be the next Elise Christie or Josh Cheetham. Well you can! Come along and give it a try, with us at the Nottingham Ice Racing club (NIRC), in the National Ice Centre.
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Anyone can try it out from 5 years old to over 55.

See if you can get up to 30 mile per hour on a 1 millimeter thick blade (maybe not at first)!

Just come with enthusiasm, fun and throw in a competitive spirit and we'll will see where we can take you...
Check this video out to find out more about the sport...

Where to start...

  • If you can skate already, why not come and watch our club session on a Saturday (from 08:30 am to 09:30 am) , have a chat with members and join the fun, or contact us at [email protected] for more information. There is also more information see the Club pages.
  • See what equipment you will need on the "New to Skating" page under "What do I need?"
  • See here more about the sport; how the races are run, the rules and the equipment used.
  • For other events see the Calendar page
  • If you need a basic skating course try out the SkateUK first.
You will be following if the blades of NIRC's own Olympian's.
GB Short Track Speed Skating
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