KAWARTHA QUARKS
Short Track Speed Skating
We are a short track speed skating club affiliated with the Ontario Speed Skating Association (OSSA)
Our Ice Time
Tuesday Evenings: 5: 00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday Evenings: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday Mornings: 7:00 – 8:00 am
We are located at:
The Healthy Planet Arena, Gardener Pad,
911 Monaghan Rd. Peterborough, Ontario
OUR SEASON RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER 2nd TO MARCH 14TH, 2026
We skate to learn, we skate for fun & we skate to compete, both at a Regional and Provincial Level.
Sadly, with the advent of the new month, the end of our 2025/26 skating season is now in full view. Our last skate will be on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. We end the season on a positive note.
The Provincial Championships took place over in Newmarket this past weekend and it was nice to see one of our racers stand on the podium at the conclusion of the two day meet.
Our Open House on February 17th was a success and we were reminded that there are many people in our community who have an interest in the sport with the longer blade. We remain hopeful that will translate into more bodies on the ice next season.
Until then, we have a number of skates until our season ends on March 14th and if you would like to join us on Tuesday, March 3rd or 10th, you are welcome to.
Skaters will need to bring with them a CSA approved helmet, a neck guard and gloves. A hockey helmet will work if the cage is removed. We do have spare equipment if needed and would recommend layered clothing. While it is cold out on the ice a little exercise quickly warms a skater up.
We provide the skates. If you are considering joining us, it would help our preparations if you told us what size of running shoe you wear?
I look forward to seeing you at the arena.
Simon Barker,
President
