Notable Alumni

Vernon Speed Skating Club is proud to recognize the elite athletes that bring honour to the speed skating community. These athletes work tirelessly to achieve a level of competition and success that gains them recognition in the sport. Accomplishments from these athletes reflect back on our Club and compel us, with great delight, to represent them here.

Connie Kapak

Senior Speed Skater

Connie Kapak is a contender to be reckoned with. Connie skated with the Vortex Team prior to moving to Calgary to be a part of something bigger. She now trains Long Track at the Calgary Olympic Oval and competes at a National level.

Mike Hall

Former Head Coach

Mike was with Vernon Speed Skating Club for over 10 years and, prior to this, was instrumental in starting up the Salmon Arm Speed Skating Club.

Peter Blokker

Former Founder and Mentor

Peter Blokker passed away in January of 2018. He was one of the Founders of the Vernon Speed Skating Club. He was also a friend, a coach, a mentor, a master skater, and a passionate individual who loved the sport. He will be missed by many.

Can you attend for fewer sessions than in the program, and do I pay less for fees?

Each program is designed to accommodate the level of skill of a developing skater. Recreation sessions, Learn to Skate, and Intro-6, usually skate one day per week. Competitive usually skate two days per week, and Elite Skaters usually skate two to three days per week, depending on ice availability, with off-ice training as well. A skater's level of participation is dependent on skill/ability and the commitment of the individual skater and their parents. Our fees include ice rental, ice programs, and coaching, and may be adjusted for skaters who require a higher level, but who can only attend one practice based on their commitment level. Certain circumstances are reviewed at the discretion of the Board.

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