Speedskating

DC-ICE skaters practice speedskating on ice at Fort Dupont Ice Arena as part of FDIA's Kids On Ice Speedskating program, and on inline skates throughout the spring and summer. Skaters interested in racing can 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 three-time Olympic speed skater Nathaniel Mills, who co-founded DC-ICE in 2002, and coached by DC native Suliman Abdullah (USS Level 1), and Chris Callis (USS Level 2), the DC-ICE Speedskating Club is rooted in the universal principles of Olympism: Joy in Effort, Respect, Fair Play, Friendship, Unity.

Honorary DC-ICE Members include Olympic Champion Shani Davis, who inspired the club's creation, and 2018 OIympian Maame Biney, who got her start on speedskates at FDIA and was introduced to competition at the DC-ICE's annual DC Open Meet.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

2020-21

Saturdays

  • 8:00-9:30 am : DC-ICE Speedskating Club (SUMMER only: July & Aug.)
  • 7:00-8:30 am: w/Kids On Ice Speed at FDIA (Sept.-March)
  • 8:00-9:30 am*: Anacostia Park - Inline Speed (*SPRING & SUMMER only)
  • 10:00 am-Noon: Canal Park Ice Arena - outdoor (Dec.-March)
  • 1:00-3:00 pm: Fort Dupont Ice Arena - figure (Sept.-March)

Sundays (SPRING/SUMMER only)

  • 9:00-11:00 am: East Potomac Park/Hains Point (inline skating)(w/Skater's Quest) *contact DC-ICE for details

Tuesdays & Thursdays (SPRING/SUMMER only)

  • 7:00-8:00 am: E Potomac Park/Haines Point (inline speedskating) (Ohio Dr. SW) *contact DC-ICE for details

Wednesdays (SUMMER ONLY)

  • 7:00-8:00 pm: DC-ICE Club Dryland Training (off ice) (FDIA/Fort Dupont Park) *contact DC-ICE for details

* Contact DC-ICE for details

EVENT SCHEDULE

2020-21

Regular Club Practice Fees (ice):

  • $100 - Summer speed (all practices)
  • $20 - Drop-in, summer speed at FDIA
  • $150 - Sat. ice skating at CP rink (x 10 wk)

For more information or to join, contact:

DC@InnerCityExcellence.org

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!

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