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 1), 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
2022-23
Saturdays (All Seasons)
[7:00-8:30 am - Fall/Winter (ice) at FDIA w/Kids On Ice]
8:00-9:30 am* - Summer (ice) at FDIA (July & Aug.)
10:00-11:00 - Winter (ice) at Canal Park Ice Rink
7:00-9:00 pm* - Winter (ice) at FDIA (with UCB Club)
Sundays (Spring/Summer)
9:00-11:00 am: East Potomac Park/Hains Point (inline speedskating) w/Skater's Quest *
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Summer only)
7:00-8:00 pm: E Potomac Park/Hains Point (inline speedskating) w/Washington Area Roadskaters *
Wednesdays (Summer only)
7:00-8:00 pm: FDIA / Fort Dupont Park (off-ice dryland training) *TBD
* Contact DC-ICE for details
EVENT SCHEDULE
2022-23
Skate of the Union - June 17-19 (inline)
Olympic Day - June 23 - TBA
Summer Races - Aug. - TBA (ice and inline)
DC Roll-a-thon - Nov. - TBA (inline)
DC Open Meet - Feb. - TBA (ice)
ICE-a-thon - March - TBA (ice)
Regular Club Practice Fees (ice):
$100 - Summer Skating (per discipline)
$200 - Summer Skating (all disciplines)
$20 - Drop-in, summer speed at FDIA
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