Speed skaters require the following equipment:

1. Skates (seasonal rental $135/year)
2. Helmet: hockey, inline helmet allowed for practices. However, it is mandatory  to have a speed skating ISU certified helmet (LAS or LG) for short track meets. 
3. Neckguard with bib
4. cut-resistant gloves  
5. Knee pads 
6. shinguards 
7. shatter-resistant safety glasses
8. kevlar socks

Skaters should wear clothing that is form fitting like wear skin-suits, tights or sweats with long-sleeved shirts, and a warm-up jacket. 

More information on the required equipment can be found on the OSSA website or you can ask our club equipment experts Rocky Lamontagne and Gavin Thulien.

All of this equipment is available for purchase from ZT Sports (Gavin), which will be on-site at registration and at many regular practices.  

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