Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Association

Ridge Meadows Racers– Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows BC
Text Box: Equipment Text Box: For beginners wondering what to wear, a track suit is preferable. No skin can show, including the wrist area. As with all sports, there is some type of uniform to be worn. Skin suits are made of spandex, and are very stretchy. They can come with a built-in hood ( usually for long track), shin pads, and knee pads. The Club has it’s own racing suits, that are handed out at the beginning of the year, and can be worn at meets, and are mandatory at provincial meets, ( unless skater has a provincial suit.) Club suits are not to be worn in practice. Jeans, shorts and sweaters are also not to be worn at practice, or meets.

Helmet

SSC’s 1999 decision has led to LAS helmets Becoming necessary for all Provincial and national meets.( Bike or hockey helmets are suitable for beginners.)

Price:$20.00-$80.00

Neck Guard

The types worn by hockey players are the best, with a bib.

The club usually has some to purchase.