The Puget Sound Speedskating Club (PSSC) is the oldest Short Track and Long Track speedskating Club in Washington state. During the 20th century, it consisted of many inline speed skaters, some who would become prominent through their Olympic Short Track or Long Track careers such as eight-time Olympic medalist Apollo Ohno from Federal Way and four-time Olympian K.C. Boutiette from Tacoma. In 2004, Coach Chang Lee became head coach and continued the tradition of training future Olympians such as three-time Olympian, J. R. Celski from Federal Way, Aaron Tran from Federal Way, Corinne Stoddard from Lake Tapps, and Eunice Lee from Bellevue. He has also cultivated several Junior Olympians such as Clare Jeong from Federal Way, Jenell Berhorst from Auburn, and Marley Soldan from Tacoma. Coach Lee has twice won the US Speedskating’s Development Coach of the Year award.

We train on the ice at our home rink, Tacoma Twin Rinks, and dryland train in our indoor facility or at nearby outdoor athletic fields. We have members of all ages (from 6 to 60) and abilities. We participate in club-level competitions in Washington and British Columbia, and in ISU and US Speedskating events around the US, and have skaters who compete around the globe with Team USA.

The club hosts and operates several annual competitions in which US and Canadian athletes participate every year. Currently, the Puget Sound Short Track Challenge in December, the Pacific Northwest Short Track Championship in January and the Washington State State Championship in April are sanctioned by US Speedskating. We are accredited and host events every year. We also participate in various local competitions held during the winter season in the Vancouver, Canada area to improve our skills.

Start Skating with PSSC

Lead by Head Coach, Chang Lee, our club has excellent coaches with the highest level of experience. Currently, we have over 30 active athletes, many from the local Korean community, from 5 years old to over 50, and with skill levels ranging from beginner to Olympic hopefuls. Practice is held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

You don’t have to purchase skates or expensive equipment to get started. Just contact a coach who will help you determine your practice schedule and set you up with skate rentals. Skaters must commit to a regular practice schedule, typically between one and three days a week. Monthly practice fees are paid to the Coach by the 10th of each month and ice fees are paid directly to the rink.

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Equipment

Advanced skaters prefer to use specialized speed skating equipment, but to get started, you only need the following:

Skates: Rent or purchase after consultation with coach
Helmet: Bike Helmets work great
Gloves: Any kind of gloves are allowed
Socks: Light and comfortable socks that go above the ankle
Skating Suit: Athletic outfit for beginners cost $40. For other skaters, inquire about purchase.
Knee Pads: Recommended for beginners
Cut-Resistant Neck Guard: Needed for intermediate & advance skaters