1 Day a week – 10 Tuesdays or 10 Thursdays January 5 – March 11 $150 Lesson Fee + $25.50 BCSSA Introductory Membership + $75 Skate Rental Additional days or alternate Sundays available also, but regular BCSSA/SSC membership ($96) applies Registration Info and Waivers Registration is closed Update: Note: Due […]
Dear Rockets Family As per guidelines given by the BC Speed Skating Association based on the Provincial Health Officer’s orders on December 3 to further curb the spread of COVID-19, the following restrictions, in addition to ones we already have, are now in place until further notice: Travelling to a […]
Further to the most recent orders by the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on November 19 and 20, 2020, we retain the current restrictions for practice for another two weeks, up to December 7, 2020 until we have further clarification. As we already have face covering and physical distancing […]
Speed Skating Canada (SSC) – had a presentation on November 12, 2020 discussing recent studies on the effects of face masks and exercise, mask options, and current recommendations and practices at the national level. Slides – Face Coverings and Exercise (PDF) Video – Recording of the presentation (42min) Some useful […]
CBC Marketplace tested over 20 different masks and shows how certain materials are superior. For example, the bandana fabric in the image shows the porous loose weave of the fabric. Read article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketplace-masks-test-1.5795481 Here is an infographic.
The Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry released official guidelines regarding the temporary restrictions in place for November 7-23. Physical distancing requirements and travel restrictions were clarified for indoor sports. Skaters cannot travel between health regions. This means that if you are in a community in the Fraser Health Authority, […]
Dear Rockets Family, Today Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new Provincial Health Orders which impact the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions as communities across the province attempt to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19. Per direction from the BC Speed Skating Association, The Richmond Rockets will be suspending practices […]
Hello Rockets Families, The club is putting together an order for Richmond Rockets Skin suits. These skin suits are custom order. Please find attached the size chart as a guide. If your skater is still growing, we would recommend you order 1 size up. Skin suits are optional. Skaters can […]
Dear Richmond Rockets Skaters and Families, Thank you for your patience as we try to work out the “New Normal” operating routines for the Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Club (RRSSC). It’s been quite a challenge to meet the COVID-19 safety policies of the Richmond Olympic Oval, BC Speed Skating Association, […]
Our registration is now open! Thank you for your patience. Over the years the Richmond Oval has been supporting our club with low-entry rates to their world class Olympic size facilities. We have endeavored to keep our fees competitive in spite of increasing cost. After some negotiation, in partnership with […]
