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Access to Achievement
A Pathway To Success In Life & On The Ice!
Teaching transformational life skills through sport.
2024-25 Program
Registration Is Open!
DASH Club Program (Ages 5-19*)
*Must be able to skate unassisted
When: Season: Oct 14, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Monday and Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm
With select Racing on the weekends at the Pettit Center
No Training: Nov. 27, Dec 25 - Jan 1
Cost: $475
Includes: All practice session ice time + As many On Your Own Speedskating Training Session Passes as you want. Dash Racing Skinsuit
*Members have the option of season speedskate rental for $50.00
Parents Meeting & Skate Fitting
Sunday Oct 6, 4pm @ Pettit
Equipment Needed:
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Your own speedskates or season long rental from DASH for $50
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Helmet
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Gloves
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Gym Shoes for off ice warmup
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Ankle cut proof sleeves (~$25)
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Hard Skate Guards to walk on & off the ice (~$20)
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*NEW USS REQUIREMENT* Cut Proof Skinsuit for all skaters participating in pack races (~$200)
DASH Junior Program (Ages 13-19)
This program is designed for those Junior age skaters looking to take that next step into their speedskating training and competing, but also engaged in other activities besides speedskating.
Cost: please email (Leah@dashskating.org)
When: 10 month program June - March
Summer Training Beginning June 17- August 28
Monday and Wednesday 9:30-11:30am unless otherwise noted
In Season: Beginning September 4 - March 6
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 - 6:00pm
What’s included: coaching at practices and competitions that are listed, racing skin suit, education on sharpening, nutrition, becoming an athlete at the next level, skater reports and individual meeting.
Requirements: Must be USS Junior C age or older (must be 13 years of age before July 1)
Must have Junior Am Cup Time Standard or Coaches discretion
DASH Junior Elite Program
(Ages 14-19)
This program is designed for those skaters who want to make the full commitment to speedskating as their primary sport. This training program is for those wanting to make a junior world team and further in their career world and Olympic team.
When: 10 month program June - March
Summer: Beginning June 10 - Aug 23
Monday - Thursday 9:30 -11:30am unless otherwise noted
In Season: Beginning Sept 3 - March 6
Monday - Thursday @ 4:00pm and weekend competitions
Cost: please email (Leah@dashskating.org)
What’s Included: coaching at practices and competitions that are listed, education on skates, nutrition, training opportunities with the senior elite team, skater reports, video and individual meetings 3x season, racing skin suit
What’s required: 90% attendance rate, we know things come up like school requirements, illness or family engagements we would just like to be communicated to, to make proper arrangements.
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DASH Time Standards Ladies: 500 - 42.50; Men - 40.50
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Must be 14 years of age or older
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Coach discretion is final when determining Junior Elite Team spots
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Good communication from skaters to coaching staff when missing sessions, leaving early, or arriving late, is an expectation
TRY SPEEDSKATING!
At various times throughout the year DASH offers free or reduced price opportunities for kids to try speedskating!
Ages 5-19 (Must be able to skate unassisted)
These sessions are coached by our Director of Youth Development, Leah Lambert, Olympians, Junior World Team members, Masters World Champions, and our High-Performance Skaters.
Fill out this form and be the first to know when the next opportunity is for your kid to GO FAST!
**Speedskating is a GREAT Cross-Training Sport for Hockey & Figure Skaters Looking to Increase Their Conditioning, Develop Athleticism, and Improve Skating Technique
Leah Lambert
Director of Youth Development & Head Coach
Background:
2023 IOC/USOPC International Coaching Enhancement Program Graduate
5x US Speedskating Junior World Team Coach
Junior Elite Coach for Midway Speedskating Club
15 Years Coaching for DC Hybrid Skating
Level 3 USS Coach
Education
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Emphasis in Biomechanics & Motor Development with Minors in Sports Management & Coaching
Dave Cruikshank
DASH President & High-Performance Coach
Background
4x Olympic Long Track Speedskater
Current Power Skating Coach for the LA Kings
Speedskating Coach for Over 20+ Years
Coached 8 Skaters to the 2022 Olympic Trials
USS Level 3 Coach
Bonnie Blair-Cruikshank
Director of Community Engagement & Assistant Coach
Background
5x Olympic Gold Medalist in Long Track Speedskating
Pettit National Ice Center Board Member
Former Board Member for US Speedskating
US Speedskating Level 1 Coach