About Us
Meet Our Coaches
Brenda Hennigar
Head Coach
As a skater Brenda is a three time National and North American champion and former National team member.
Brenda has been coaching short track and long track speed skating for 35 years at provincial, national and international competitions and is Level 2 certified, RBC Training Ground talent ID coach.
Dave Shields
Assistant Coach
As a competitive skater Dave was a Canadian All Around Champion and represented Canada at the World Championships. Dave has been actively involved in speed skating for over 50 years, as either an athlete, official or coach. A former Provincial and Canada Games head coach, Dave has successfully coached skaters at Provincial and National competitions and to World championships.
Peyton Stonehouse Smith
Assistant Coach
With competition experience in both Short Track and Long Track Speed Skating, Peyton started to develop her NCCP Coaching skills and knowledge while attending Canadian Sports School as a high performance athlete.
Peyton was the youngest BC Winter Games Head Coach in 2020, coaching both short and long speed skating.
Season Duration
September 13, 2023 – March 18, 2024
Times
Wednesdays: 6:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Location
1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich
Club History
The Peninsula Speed Skating Club (PSSC) was started in September 2003 by Brenda (Shields) Hennigar. The PSSC hosted its first open house at this time with Olympic long track medalist and world record holder Kevin Overland, who won the bronze medal in the 5oom in Nagano. It was standing room only at the rec centre during this event. Since that opening day the PSSC has been honoured to host such great Canadian Olympians as Catriona LeMay Doan (two time Olympic gold medalist), Christina Groves (four time Olympic medalist), and the Canadian National Long Track Team.
A picture of Ian from the Sea Side Magazine, discussing his passion for sports and active living.
Remembering Ian Hennigar
Peninsula Speed Skating Club would not be what it is today, if not for Ian Hennigar. Ian played an integral role of coaching, mentoring and directing the sport of speed skating in both Ontario and B.C. He coached many skaters to their Olympic and World victories. As countless athletes can attest, Ian was an amazing coach and was the first ever recipient of Speed Skating Canada’s President’s Commendation Award for outstanding contribution to the sport of Speed Skating. Ian passed away in 2016 and will always be remembered for his inspiration, genuine caring-nature and his love for the fastest sport on ice.
Remembering Ian Hennigar
Peninsula Speed Skating Club would not be what it is today, if not for Ian Hennigar. Ian played an integral role of coaching, mentoring and directing the sport of speed skating in both Ontario and B.C. He coached many skaters to their Olympic and World victories. As countless athletes can attest, Ian was an amazing coach and was the first ever recipient of Speed Skating Canada’s President’s Commendation Award for outstanding contribution to the sport of Speed Skating. Ian passed away in 2016 and will always be remembered for his inspiration, genuine caring-nature and his love for the fastest sport on ice.
A picture of Ian from the Sea Side Magazine, discussing his passion for sports and active living.