Speed skaters require the following equipment:

 

1.     Skates

2.     Helmet: hockey, bicycle or inline helmet allowed for practices.

3.     Neckguard with bib

4.     Gloves

5.     Knee pads

6.    Shinguards

7.     goggles/safety glasses

Skates can be rented for seasonal rental from our club.
Information on the required equipment, you can ask our club for advice. 


Skin-suits, tights or sweats with long-sleeved shirts, and a warm-up jacket. The skater should wear clothing that is form fitting, as the skater would like to be as aerodynamic as possible; rather than skating with baggy clothes which can slow you down by acting as a  parachute (due to wind drag).