National Competitor
SCSSC's Alex competing at Short Track Nationals. (Photo credit: Lambert)
Opening Ceremonies
Western States Championships. (Photo credit: Lambert)
Go to the Start!
Steve Fisher (left) and Dave Jepson (right) of US Speed Skating. (Photo credit: FJ)
Photo Finish
1st or 2nd place—micro seconds. (Photo credit: FJ)

Stay cool and skate Short Track

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Monthly Practice & Competitions

Announcements

 

Location

The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center

27745 Smyth Dr., Valencia, CA 91355

September 2026

  • Regular Sessions will be held on the following Saturday mornings.
    • September 5, September 12, September 26
    • (Now that we are into hockey season, we, unfortunately, will have periodic cancellations due to hockey tournaments. There is a Women's Tournament on the 19th, and consequently we have been bumped. There will be no practice on September 19th.)
      • Prep: 6:30 AM to 6:50 AM
      • On-ice skating: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM 

Please be prepared to help put pads on and take them off the ice. All parents are required to assist. The quicker we set up and tear down, the more time we have to skate! We recommend arriving at the rink 45 minutes early to help set up.

Skate News

We announce schedule changes, important updates, and exciting happenings via our email newsletter. Subscribe to Skate News to stay up to date on all things SCSSC. (Easy unsubscribe.) 

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Instructions for attending a session for the first time

All About SCSSC

We welcome adults and children of all ages with some skating background, casual to competitor, who want to try the short track. Your first skate is free!

We invite you to simply drop in and watch one of our practice sessions and meet the frienly skaters and coaches. 

  1. Some skating experience required for speed skating—minimal background in figure skating, hockey, dryland, roller, or just public sessions is enough to help you decide if speed skating is for you. 
  2. Skating in your own hockey or rental skates from the rink is acceptable. Figure skates are not allowed.
  3. Please email us your shoe size (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or submit our general inquiry form before coming so we can prepare to provide you with free, properly fitted loaner speed skates (available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
  4. Arrive at the rink 30 minutes early for a quick introduction and equipment fitting. On-ice practice starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
  5. Wear long sleeves and comfortable long pants, sweat pants, or similar. If you have a skinsuit, wear that.
  6. Bring snug-fitting gloves (baseball or soccer-type gloves will do), and  a helmet if you have one (bicycle helmets are OK.)
  7. Let coaches know your skating background, even if it's just public sessions for fun. 
  8. Stay hydrated! A sports water bottle is good to keep handy during practice (no glass bottles.)
  9. Before you purchase speed skates, inquire with the group for advice.
  10. Submit the online Speed Skating Waiver (required.) You may also fill out a printed version during your fist visit, or download, print, and fillout PDF version: 

Rates & Discounts

If you decide to stick with it, we offer a discount for Club members. Rates and Pricing. 

Private Lessons

Ask the coaches at any practice. 

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2025 Western States Recap

In the News

Huge success at the 2025 Western States Championships 

By Staff

It's now a "thing," the big annual mid-year Speed Skating Championships for the Western States at The Cube, sanctioned by U.S. Speed Skating, and hosted by Santa Clarita Speed Skating. 

Santa Clarita Valley's The Signal covered the event: The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

Race Results are now in: Results & Champions...

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2024 Western States, Results & Images

In the News

Third year in a row, 2024 Western States

By Staff

A big thank you to U.S. Speedskating and The Cube for supporting SCSSC in hosting yet another mid-year sacntioned event. 

Yet again our very own Santa Clarita Valley The Signal covered the event: Local speed skaters compete in reginal championships

Race Results are now in: Results & Champions...

 

 

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Coach Richard

In the News

Smart, funny, and engaging

By Brandon Lee

The Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club wants to recognize Coach Richard Atkinson for his past contributions.

Richard AtkinsonShort-track speed skating coach, Richard Atkinson.

Coach Richard helped the club restart after the pandemic. He has now relocated to the Lakewood area and is helping the SoCal Short Track Group develop their program at the Rinks - Lakewood.

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Mark Jeter joins SCSSC as coach

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Inspiring young and old alike

By FJ

One of SCSSC's great coaches, Mark Jeter.

A thumbnail collage of eight images of Mark's first day with SCSSC with various skaters.Mark's first day taking selfies with skaters, parents, and his new home rink.

Coach Mark has a deep love and enthusiasm for speed skating and short-track and is excited to inspire young and old alike to share his passion for the sport in Southern California.

Mark's Accomplishments in Speed Skating 

  • USS Certified Coach.
  • Bronze and Silver medalist, 3000-meter relay in 1990 and 1991, US Olympic Sports Festival.
  • Member of Regional Development Long Track Training Team under Gerard Kemkers 1994-1995.

No Ice? No Problem! 

Matching that level of accomplishment on ice might be enough for most of us, but not for Mark. He also participates in track and field. Coach Mark is fast—on and off the ice!

West by Midwest

Mark recently moved from Los Angeles to the Santa Clarita Valley in order to be as close as possible to the rink. We appreciate him for that! Mark hails from the Midwest: St. Louis, MO, and later Milwaukee, WS. He graduated from Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. 

Mark is married with one child. 

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2023 Western States Regional Champs media coverage

In the News

Santa Clarita Valley Signal, June 20, 2023

By Staff

Sports page of the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, thumbnail graphicFull page feature in the Sports section of The Signal dedicated to SCSSC.

A big applause and much gratitude to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal for another superb cover story and photographs of Santa Clarita Speed Skating's Western States Regional Championships on June 17, 2023.

The Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club hosted the officially-sanctioned U.S. Speedskating event at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on a warm summer Saturday afternoon and evening in Valencia, California. 

From the article

[Quoting SCSSC's president, Ron Halcrow]:

"Our 13-year-old, Alex Khuong, turned in a pretty fantastic time for a 13-year-old in his 500-meter race. I suspect if he sticks with the sport, he’ll make the world team."

Full article: Top Western speed skaters compete at the Cube, Justin Vigil-Zuniga

2023 Western States Regional Championship Results (PDF)

 

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2022 Western States Regional Champs media coverage

In the News

Santa Clarita Valley Signal, June 30, 2022

By Staff

2022 western states champs, three competitors in a 500 m race.Speeding on ice at the 2022 Western States Championships. (Photo credit: FJ)

A big thank you to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal for their excellent coverage and photographs of the Western States Regional Championships on June 26, 2022.

The Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club hosted the event at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center, and attracted competitors from nothern and southern California, Arizona, and as far away as Colorado. 

From the article

"The race featured four events, with nine groups each, and offered a variety of lengths, which altered strategy for each. The 1,000-meter races required pacing while the shorter 500- and 278-meter races were more like sprints. The competition also featured a 3,000-meter relay race."

"Skaters were divided up into groups based on skill level, weight and height, which made for some interesting matchups as they were generally not organized by age. One race featured a 71-year-old skater versus a 14-year-old skater of the same height and weight. The race was extremely close."

Full article: Blades flash at speed skating competition, Trevor Morgan

2022 Western States Regional Championship Results (PDF)