About Us

The Peninsula Speed Skating Club (PSSC) is a non-profit organization, which was established in 2003. It is run by National Championship coaches and has recreational and competitive skaters of all ages. We meet twice a week in the Panorama Recreation Centre Arena, and have the option to attend competitions throughout the year

Meet Our Coaches

Brenda Hennigar

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.

Isaac Leblanc

Isaac Leblanc

Assistant Coach

Isaac has been involved in speed skating for over 20 years, in the beginning as a competitive skater for 13 seasons racing and training in both BC and Quebec, and  Isaac has spent the last few years Coaching. During the off season you’ll find Isaac involved with the top cycling events across Canada as Commissaire, no longer competing as a top cyclist, Isaac hopes to one day be an international level official.

Peyton Stonehouse Smith

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

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Times

Mondays: 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm Wednesdays: 6:20 pm – 7:30 pm

Location

Arena B: Panorama Recreation Centre 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.

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