Speedskating
DC-ICE skaters practice speedskating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FDIA) and on inline skates at the Anacostia Skating Pavilion in Washington, DC's Ward 7. Skaters interested in racing represent DC-ICE at local, regional and national short-track speed skating and inline speedskating competitions. Recreational & Fitness skaters practice regularly at local outdoor ice rinks and on local trails throughout the city.
Managed by Nathaniel Mills (Coach Nat), a three-time Olympic speed skater, and coached by DC native Suliman Abdullah (USS Level 2), the DC-ICE Skating Club is rooted in the universal principles of Olympism: Joy in Effort, Perseverance, Fair Play, Respect, and Unity.
Honorary DC-ICE Members include: Shani Davis, the pioneering Olympic Champion who inspired the club's creation; local two-time Olympian Maame Biney, who got her competitive start at the DC Open Meet; and 2026 Olympic Hopeful and DC native Conor McDermott-Mostowy.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Saturdays (Fall/Winter/Spring)
7:00-8:30 am - Fall/Winter (ice) at FDIA [w/Kids On Ice]*
9:00-11:00 am - Spring at Anacostia Pavilion
10:00-Noon - Winter (ice) at Canal Park Ice Rink
* Contact DC-ICE for details
EVENT SCHEDULE
Skate of the Union - June 23-25, 2023 (inline)
Summer Races - Aug. - TBA (inline)
DC Open Meet - Feb. - TBA (ice)
ICE-a-thon - March - TBA (ice)
Regular Club Practice Fees:
$200 - Fall/Spring Skating (10 weeks)
$250 - Winter ice at Canal Park (10 weeks)
$20 - Drop-in, inline (Anacostia Pavilion)
$25 - Drop-in, ice (Canal Park)
For more information or to join, contact:
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