Name: 5th Annual WOMEN’S SKATE CLINIC
Start: 2026-01-25T13:00:00-09:00
End: 2026-01-25T15:00:00-09:00
Location: Cuddy Family Midtown Park

$5th Annual WOMEN\u2019S SKATE CLINIC$

5th Annual WOMEN’S SKATE CLINIC - Sunday January 25th
Skate Faster! Skate Longer! Improve Your Technique! HAVE FUN!
This popular event is sponsored by the Alaska Speed Skating Club (AKSSC). Instructor/Mentor this year is Amy Fitzpatrick, past president of the AKSSC and long-time Anchorage athlete. Assisting Amy will be US Speed Skating certified coach John Monroe.
"Our intent is to have fun in a noncompetitive atmosphere working towards a mastery of skating basics."
Goal: The clinic focuses on proper technique and how to move with more confidence on the ice. Utilizing some of the basics of speed skating technique, skaters will leave with a better understanding for efficiency on the ice. "Skating faster, with more confidence AND with less effort."
Local professionals and businesses catering to skating-sport will be onsite to provide support to participants; including sharpening and equipment know-how.
[We ask that all participants have a 'descent amount' of prior skating experience in order to gain most from the course...this is NOT a learn to stand-up on skates course.]
Where: The Cuddy Park Speed Skating Oval is the perfect place to learn new skills. Groomed and centrally located in Midtown Anchorage. 'The Oval' is home to the AKSSC Long Track skaters.
A couple of our young women skaters will be onsite to assist with the course.
[Turn east off C Street onto 40th https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYDabgRzprLGqCpq7 ]
When: Sunday, January 25th, 2026, Instruction Time begins promptly at 1:00 - 3:00 PM [Arrive between 12:15 and 12:30 PM, to sign waiver, put on skates and PLEASE have a proper warmup]
Registration: Links to the electronic sign-up sheet will follow on FB.
Cost is $25 (VENMO PAYPAL) and covers insurance, ice maintenance and the skating program. 25$ and any and all donations are tax deductible. Proceeds fund skaters going to Arctic Winter Games 2026. 25 participants max, FCFS
What to Bring: HELMET is a must...please bring one! All skates welcome...most participants use their Nordic Skates (sharp skates really do make it better). Dress best with winter oriented active-wear, layers, as there will be semi-rigorous activities.