Vancouver Torrent

A group of Greater Vancouver fitness and speed skaters have formed a skating club called the Vancouver Torrent.

Our mission is to promote and enjoy the sport of speed and fitness skating in Vancouver.

We organize and participate in race events in Vancouver as well as travel to many North American skating events including marathons. We do interval training and basic skills and drills to improve skating ability on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 interval and skills training in Steveston, exit off highway 99 at Steveston exit, go thru # 5 Rd. light and turn next left, Coppersmith Rd., proceed to end of street and into parking lot, see CISL 650 radio sign 2 km lap course, great pavement and a very good workout.

Sunday mornings 9:30 AM in Richmond, meeting under the Arthur Laing bridge, exit Templeton and then right on Grauer Rd. on the way to the airport. On this skate we work on technique, endurance, race strategy, pack and cadence training. We skate to Iona Park and back, 15k laps. Many different levels of skating so please don't think you have to be a speed demon or a turbo Torrent! Once a month we stage a 10 k race in Richmond off of Steveston and # 5 Rd. There are also many other skating opportunities and fun skating throughout the summer.

We have a $50 annual membership fee and invite anyone interested in participating at any level to join. We have a skater who assists with coaching, as well as many of the elite skaters offer help. Conny Strub, the # 2 female skater in Canada and national team member trains with the club. Contact us through the web site or our hot line at 604-980-6679. Helmets are mandatory, wrist guards recommended.

Our 2009 season will be starting May 3, 2009 and going all summer until October 1, 2009 come on out and skate with us!

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