Dear Parents and Skaters,
French will follow

We are happy to let you know that skate fittings will be held this coming Monday and Wednesday (29th and 31st) from 18:30 to 20:30 at Bob MacQuarrie.  

    • ZT Sports will also be present on the Wednesday if you need to buy any equipment.
      • If you don’t have all the safety equipment (neck guards, gloves, ankle protection, glasses, helmet),  ZT Sports will be able to help you.  For those of you registering for the Monday, you will need to come back Wednesday if you want to meet ZT Sports.  No appointment needed for that. 
    • Please reserve a spot on one of the two days using this link Reserve a spot
      • SignUp is Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
    • IMPORTANT:  Please register in ICEREG prior to the meeting 
      • You will also be able to complete registration if you haven’t already.
    • IMPORTANT: Please bring your cheque book as we will need a cheque as a deposit for the skates and to pay for the season.
    • Meeting point:  1490 Youville, Dr, Orléans ON K1C 2X8 - //www.google.com/maps/place/Bob+MacQuarrie+Recreation+Complex+%E2%80%93+Orl%C3%A9ans/@45.4663423,-75.5473027,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cce11960a2a70d9:0xcf069876a430615!8m2!3d45.4663386!4d-75.545114">Directions
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We are looking forward to seeing you there,
GCSSC Executive

Chers parents et patineurs,

La saison arrive à grands pas!  Pour que nous puissions débuter du bon pied, nous vous invitons à une de nos deux sessions d’essayage de patins.  Le 29 et 31 août de 18h30 à 20h30 à Bob MacQuarrie.  

      • ZT Sports sera présent le mercredi 31 août si vous désirez vous procurer de l’équipement.
        • Si vous n’avez pas tout l’équipement de sécurité (cache-cou, tube de cheville, casque, gants et lunette) ZT-Sports pourra vous aider.   Malheureusement ceux qui prennent rendez-vous le lundi devront revenir le mercredi pour acheter les items manquants (pas de rendez-vous nécessaire pour ça).
      • SVP, vous inscrire à une des deux journées en cliquant sur le lien suivant Réservation.
        • SignUp est facile à utiliser, vous n’avez PAS à créer de compte pour vous enregistrer.
      • IMPORTANT : Avant la rencontre,  SVP vous inscrire au club dans ICEREG
        • Lors de la rencontre,  nous vérifierons que tout est en règle et répondrons à vos questions.  Vous aurez aussi la possibilité de compléter sur place au besoin.
      • IMPORTANT : N’oubliez pas d’apporter votre carnet de chèques, vous en aurez besoin pour le dépôt de la location des patins, et l’inscription. 
      • Point de rencontre :  1490 Youville, Dr, Orléans ON K1C 2X8 - //www.google.com/maps/place/Bob+MacQuarrie+Recreation+Complex+%E2%80%93+Orl%C3%A9ans/@45.4663423,-75.5473027,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cce11960a2a70d9:0xcf069876a430615!8m2!3d45.4663386!4d-75.545114">Directions

Au plaisir de vous rencontrer en personne,
GCSSC Executive

2022-2023 Registration is now open

 

Please use the following link :  https://icereg.ca/#!/events/gloucester-concordes-speed-skating-club-20222023

● Returning skaters will receive an email advising in which group to register.
● Interclub youth will register as Interclub Youth and the sessions will be on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm this year..
● New skaters are asked to send an email to the registrar before registration as they will be asked to attend an evaluation session to determine in which group they will be placed. Assistance will be provided for registration.
● Skate fitting sessions will be scheduled prior to the commencement of the skating season.
● All parents and guardians MUST register as a parent/volunteer 

The following are the group names and associated fees:

Speed Skating Program Speed Skating Program Description Program Fee
Active Start (AS) 
Monday 6-7pm		 Skaters age starting at 6 y/o.
Skaters must have basic skating skills before they
begin (CANSKATE).
Skaters must be able to get back up on their
skates without any assistance.
Focus is to learn the basics of speed skating.		 $545

Fundamentals (FDM)
Tuesday 7-9pm

 Skaters have successfully met the “Active Start”
skills and are working on improving in both
technique and speed.		 $850
Train 2 Train (T2T) 
Tuesday 7-9pm and Wed 6:30-7:30pm		 Skaters have mastered the fundamentals of speed
skating and are improving both technique and
speed.		 $1,190
Train 2 Compete (T2C)
Monday 7-9pm and Wed 6:30-8:30pm		 Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are
competing at the provincial and national levels.		 $1,540
Interclub Youth (ICY)
Monday 7-9pm


 Accomplished skaters as well as skaters who are
competing at the provincial and national levels
from neighbouring clubs.

 $650
Friday Morning Sessions (FMS)
Friday 6:30-8am

 Open to Train to Train, Train to Compete, and
Interclub Youth (Need permission from the head
coach to attend these sessions).

 $350
Active for Life (AFL)
Friday 6:30-8am


 Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+
Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating
as well as skaters with years of experience.		 $590
Active for Life Interclub (AFLI)
Friday 6:30-8am

 Skaters ranging in age from 20- 70+
Includes skaters new to the sport of speed skating
as well as skaters with years of experience.		 $590
Long Track (LT)  This is only if you plan on doing LT only. LT is
included in the FDM, T2C, T2T and AFL programs.
Weather dependent, but January through to early
March.

 $200
Out of Province Skater For Athletes training out of the province at one of
Canada's National Training Centres.		 $81.95
Coach 

 For all Certified NCCP coaches and coaches in
training.		 $32.99
Official 

 For volunteer officials who participate in the
delivery of speed skating competitions.		 $22.60
Parent/Volunteer For all parents and volunteers.  $22.60





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Please fill out the GCSSC Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire three hours before your arrival at the arena. Scan the QR code above

Upon arrival at the arena, present yourself and child(ren) to our club check-in screener person at the bottom of the stairs, who will verify that you have completed the questionnaire and that you have no further symptoms.

Additionally for Friday morning skaters, please fill out the Sensplex Questionnaire before your arrival at the Richcraft Sensplex.  Both Questionnaires need to be completed.

We need volunteers to help with various roles to make each practice a success.  Please use our Signup.com link to choose a volunteer position. In order to go on the ice to help with mats, you must have a helmet.

 

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Gloucester Concordes at the 2022 Winter Olympics

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 Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/COC

Gloucester Concordes alumni skaters Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann qualified for Team Canada to go to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing China.  This is Ivanie's third and Isabelle's second Olympics attendance.  In each of their previous Olympics, the podium eluded them, but in Beijing, the tables have turned and our Canadian speed skaters are taking the podium by storm.

Isabelle raced for Bronze in the Women's 3000m, then won Silver in the Women's 5000m and now that ever treasured Gold in the Women's Team Pursuit

Ivanie raced in the Woman Team Pursuit with Isabelle and Valerie Maltais in the Golden Trio to win her first Gold medal and setting a new Olympic record.

https://olympic.ca/2022/02/15/blondin-maltais-weidemann-win-team-pursuit-gold-at-beijing-2022/?fbclid=IwAR078_eFhFkrHyftVyN1MDrUT3LYvdxc4r_T6rnjvNgntFLDXoW8Zs2SXw8

About our Alumni Athletes in Beijing

Ivanie Blondin e1642451091405 Ivanie Blodin

Isabelle Weidemann e1642451081451 Isabelle Weidemann

Former Olympians

Vincent de Haitre e1641226822969 Vincent De Haître

 

Congratulations to our speed skaters on their amazing performances and accomplishments.

 

For media inquiries, Coach Mike Rivet is available for interviews. Please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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