What’s Happening This Season
The Yellowknife Skating Club hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the skating season. From fundraising initiatives and community showcases to specialized clinics and competitive opportunities, there’s something for every skater and family to get involved in.
Recurring events like the Ice Show and local competitions have their own dedicated pages, while one-time and seasonal happenings are listed here.
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2025-2026 Events
Fundraisers
- 🍪 Cookie Dough: Sept 15 – Oct 15
- 🍫 Purdys Chocolates: Oct 15- Nov 15
- ⛸️ Skate-a-Thon: Dec 20
Crazy Hat & Hair Skate-a-Thon
Date: December 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:15
Theme: Crazy Helmet, Hat & Hair Day!
If a skater wears a helmet, their decorations must be safely attached, such as helmet covers, taped-on decorations, fuzzy mohawks, unicorn horns, pom-poms, or fun seasonal themes.
Time: 1:00 - 4:15
Theme: Crazy Helmet, Hat & Hair Day!
If a skater wears a helmet, their decorations must be safely attached, such as helmet covers, taped-on decorations, fuzzy mohawks, unicorn horns, pom-poms, or fun seasonal themes.
If a skater does not wear a helmet, they can get creative with hats, wigs, headbands, or other lightweight, safe headpieces.
The goal is to fill the ice with colour, silliness, and personality all while keeping everyone safe.
What Is the Skate-a-Thon?
The Skate-a-Thon is a fun themed fundraiser where skater's complete laps and activity stations to earn pledges. Supporters can donate either:
- a flat amount, or
- an amount per lap or station completed.
This year includes a new feature on-ice activity stations.
Every group will take part in three stations designed to keep skaters moving, smiling, and having fun throughout the event.
Every group will take part in three stations designed to keep skaters moving, smiling, and having fun throughout the event.
Skaters will now receive 60% of what they raise, helping with future skating costs while supporting the club.
Schedule – December 20
- Setup: 12:00 to 1:00
- Pre-Can & CanSkate: 1:00 to 2:30
- Flood: 2:30 to 2:45
- Advance CanSkate, Star Prep, Star 1-4 & Star 5+: 2:45 to 4:15
What to Bring
- Skates & CSA-approved helmet
- Your craziest helmet, hat, or hair creation!
- Pledge forms & collected donations
- Water bottle and gloves
How It Works
- Skaters rotate through fun stations designed for their level.
- Each completed lap or station earns pledges.
- Volunteers help track totals and support skaters on the ice.
- Prizes may be awarded for:
- Craziest Helmet/Hat/Hair
- Most Money Raised
- Participation goodies for all
Parent Volunteers
We’ll need helpers for lap counting, registration, and setup/cleanup. A volunteer sign-up link will be posted soon.
Clinics
- A variety of on- and off-ice clinics for different levels will be scheduled throughout the season.
- For dates and details, visit our Skating Clinics page
Competitions
- Club skaters will participate in both local and out-of-town competitions.
- For dates and details, visit our Skating Competitions page
Annual Show
- Our end-of-season showcase brings all skaters together for a fun and creative performance.
- For dates and details, visit our Ice Show & Showcase Page
Get Involved – We Need Volunteers!
Our events wouldn’t be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers.
Whether it’s helping at the Ice Show, assisting with fundraising activities, or lending a hand at competitions, every bit of time and energy makes a difference.
Whether it’s helping at the Ice Show, assisting with fundraising activities, or lending a hand at competitions, every bit of time and energy makes a difference.
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other skating families, support your skater, and be part of the fun.
Sign-up opportunities will be shared throughout the season via our SharePoint Volunteer Form .
Have questions or want to get involved early? Reach out to us at ykskatingclub@outlook.com we’d love to hear from you!