United Capital Blades Speedskating Club

The mission of United Capital Blades (UCB) is to grow the sport of short track speedskating in the National Capital Region by supporting and challenging skaters to strive for excellence and attain their personal goals in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. UCB strives to develop lifelong leadership and sportsmanship skills through professional coaching, travel and competition. Our diverse, inclusive speedskating club invites skaters of all levels, from Juniors to Masters, to enjoy our sport recreationally and/or competitively.

We train volunteers to help our Learn-to-Speedskate students during off-ice drills. Volunteers follow one student and give them feedback and encouragement as they perform the exercises. Volunteers that know how to ice skate can be trained to help on the ice as well.