About SSA

Speed Skating Alberta (SSA), is the provincial sport organization responsible for the amateur sport of speed skating in the Province of Alberta.

Who We Are

Our Association administers both the long and short track disciplines of the sport. A total of 1400 skaters, volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators from 14 community clubs across Alberta make up the membership of SSA. In turn SSA is one of 13 provincial sport organizations that make up Speed Skating Canada (SSC), our national sport organization. SSC is governed by the International Skating Union (ISU).

We are a volunteer-driven, Alberta registered not-for-profit society. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is usually hosted in May each year. More information regarding the AGM can be found on the SSA AGM page.

A Space for Personal Bests

Speed Skating is about so much more than speed. At Speed Skating Alberta, we offer the drive and support to achieve excellence. We grow individually by working as a team.

Our Vision

All speed skaters in Alberta have the opportunity to perform to their highest potential.

Our Mission

Speed Skating Alberta provides support and resources for optimal development of Alberta speed skaters.

Values

Speed Skating Alberta ensures the safety of all participants in everything we do. Our organization applies Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, respects True Sport values of fair play and good sportsmanship, provides a safe and positive environment, sees every participant as a valuable member of all of their communities, recognizes that speed skaters train, develop and compete best within a collaborative community.

Every athlete, regardless of age and ability, every volunteer, every coach, every official, every employee, every administrator, its partners and sponsors at the club level, the provincial level, the national level, and the international level.

Practices sound fiscal management planning, seeks the optimal coordination and cooperation of executive, staff and volunteers, advocates for speed skaters and speed skating in Alberta, practices good governance and management of its operations and programs.

Find us at the Oval

While we serve clubs and live in communities all across Alberta — Our head office is located in the link at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta.

Since 1955

SSA has provided support and services to its members and member clubs since its inception in 1955. SSA was officially incorporated in 1973 under the Alberta Registries Act as a not-for- profit society. Our Association’s physical presence at the Olympic Oval began in 1988 shortly after the Olympic Winter Games.

Our bottom line hasn’t changed in 60 years; whether you are looking for a recreational experience, a viable cross training alternative, or simply want a chance at the Olympic rings, speed skating offers unique opportunities for skaters, officials and coaches. No matter how you chose to participate, SSA pledges to provide support at every level.