STRATFORD SKATING CLUB

It was in October, 1938 that a group of figure skating enthusiasts met to discuss the possibility of forming a skating organization. At that time figure skating was not the well-known sport it is today. A schedule of fees and skating hours at the "City Arena" (now known as the William Allman Arena) was drawn up and the Stratford Figure Skating Club began. The name was shortened in 1959 to Stratford Skating Club... It wasn't long before the activities of the Club began to attract attention and adults and children alike soon joined in this exciting and graceful sport. Membership increased so that by 1942 a full-time professional instructor was needed. In 1940 the Skating Club was elected a member of the Canadian Figure Skating Association (now known as Skate Canada). Skate Canada Tests and Club Competitions form an important and interesting part of each season's activities.

Also known as: Stratford SC/NSSA Inc.

Primary location: Stratford