Beginner/Casual

Competitive

Speed Skates

Trial session fees include use of Club skates. The beginning skater usually rents a pair of speed skates from the club. You'll also need a rag to dry your blades, and a pair of rubber, nylon or leather blade guards. (Note, your blades may rust if left in the guards, so typically knitted socks or booties are used). Please allow up to 30 mins before your practice session for skate fitting!

Advanced skaters purchase their own customized skates and blades.

Helmet

A bike, hockey, paddling or snowboarding helmet with coverage over the back of the head will work. (Note:  holes must be covered over to prevent blades being able to "poke" through and contact the head).

LAS is a popular brand

Gloves

Ski gloves or any other cut-resistant gloves will suffice. There can be water on the track, so it is good to have spare gloves.

A variety of gloves, made of a range of materials, including leather or Kevlar are used. There should be no exposed skin, so gloves must cover the cuff of your skin suit/sweater

Eyewear

Shatter resistant eyeglasses are recommended, clear or yellow plexi glass.

Shatter resistant eyewear is required (clear or yellow). Glasses must be held  in place by an elastic strap

Knee Pads

Volleyball type knee pads work well. 

Trace is a popular brand of knee pad, as they are water resistant.

Shin Pads

Soccer shin pads.

Soccer shin pads.

Neck Protector

Hockey bib-type neck protector is recommended.

Hockey bib-type neck protector

Clothing

Sweat pants or warm-up pants work well. (Beware of tear-away style, as the buttons can be a problem). Skin suits are preferred, and can be worn with a hoody or sweat shirt for warmth.

Skin suit.

Sharpening Jig

Skates are hand sharpened. The club has a couple of jigs, but eventually you will want to have your own, with the grinding and deburring stone