Speedskating
DC-ICE skaters practice speedskating in the summer at Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FDIA) and on inline skates at the Anacostia Skating Pavilion. 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), 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: Shani Davis, the pioneering Olympic Champion who inspired the club's creation,' Maame Biney, a 2018 Olympian who got her competitive start at DC-ICE's annual DC Open Meet; and Conor McDermott-Mostowy, a 2022 Olympic Hopeful.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
2020-21
Saturdays (Fall/Winter/Summer)
7:00-8:30 am - Fall/Winter (Ice) at FDIA w/Kids On Ice - TBD
8:00-9:30 am - Fall (inline) at Anacostia Park; Summer (ice) at FDIA
10:00-11:00 am - Winter (ice) at Canal Park Ice Rink - TBD
Sundays (Summer only)
9:00-11:00 am: East Potomac Park/Hains Point (inline speedskating) w/Skater's Quest *
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Summer only)
6:00-7:00 pm: E Potomac Park/Hains Point (inline speedskating) w/Washington Area Roadskaters *
Wednesdays (Summer)
6:00-7:00 pm: FDIA / Fort Dupont Park (off-ice dryland training)
* Contact DC-ICE for details
EVENT SCHEDULE
2020-21
Olympic Day - June 23 - TBA
Skate of the Union - June 26-28
Summer Races - Aug. TBA, Anacostia Pavilion (inline)
DC Roll-a-thon - Nov,. - TBD
DC Open Meet - Dec. TBD
ICE-a-thon - March TBD
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:
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