Speed Skate in Winter
It's a winter sport...and it's winter... so come down to our fantastic skating club and learn how to speed skate. All ages and abilities welcomed.
Next Training Session @ 1615 On Ice
Saturday 18th January 2025 - Arrive @ 15:30
Please arrive 45mins prior to the on-ice time to warm up and help get pads onto the ice!
Happy New Year Everyone
Happy New Year to everyone from us all at Mohawks Ice Racing Club
Lets thrive in 2025....our training remains in full swing in 2025...so come down and join us and turn left and go fast!!!
Full support for new skaters with expert Olympian level coaches and appropriate kit will be provided.
Our sessions are open for all ages, abilities and categories and are open for either the Mohawks club or visiting clubs.
We also warmly (in a cold ice rink) welcome new skaters who wish to join this fantastic club.
Please contact us at mohawksirc@hotmail.com or use the query form below.
Latest News & Information
Mohawks Ice Racing Club Dominates at the 2025 British Short Track Speed Skating Championships 🏅
The National Ice Arena in Nottingham witnessed an incredible showcase of speed, skill, and determination as Mohawks Ice Racing Club delivered outstanding performances on January 4th & 5th, 2025.
Our skaters didn’t just compete—they made history, claiming multiple podium finishes and solidifying their place as leaders in British Short Track Speed Skating! The highlights were:
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5000m Team Relay - 1st & British Champions (Niall Treacy, Wes Yates, Adam Hill Jnr, Johanco Veldsman)
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Senior Mens Overall - 1st & British Champion Niall Treacy, 2nd Adam Hill Jnr, 4th Wes Yates, 9th Johanco Veldsman
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Masters O50 Overall - 1st & British Champion Steve Humber , 6th Mark McKensie
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Junior D Overall - 2nd Ronan Hearn
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Masters U50 Overall - 3rd Helen Shaw (1st Masters U50 Women)
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Junior Women A Overall - 3rd Frankie Humber
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Mixed Relay - 3rd (Steve Humber, Frankie Humber, Johanco Veldsman, Helen Shaw)
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Junior E Overall - 10th - Spencer Hearn
With multiple British Champion titles, top 3 and podium finishes across categories, and stellar performances in both team and individual events, Mohawks Ice Racing Club has proven once again why we are a dominant force in British Short Track Speed Skating. Whether it’s the thrilling team relay victory, the rise of future stars or the resilience shown by our Masters skaters, MIRC’s spirit of excellence and teamwork continues to inspire. Thanks to Head Coach Tom Iveson and Team Leader Adam Hill Snr for navigating through the competition. Awesome.
Niall Treacy 3rd at World Tour 1000m
Huge congratulations to Mohawks / GBR / British Royals elite athlete Niall Treacy who won a bronze medal at the Short Track World Tour in Beijing on Sunday 8th December. Superb achievement for Niall and the GBR team. Our club is so proud!
Competition - MIRC Open - 30th November - Report
What a fantastic competition we had on Saturday 30th November at the Mohawks Open. Skaters from many clubs across the UK competed in the event that had categories from novices through to Masters. Mohawks had a good turnout with Frankie and Wailan skating well in Group 1, and Spencer and Yarina progressing in Group 2 and Helen and Steve winning their Masters categories. Great racing alround and results to follow.
Competition - Aldwych Open - November 16th
Well done to Ronan, Frankie, Helen, Steve, Yarina and Spencer whoo all raced at the Aldwych Open @ Guildford on 16th November. Steve came first and won Group 2, Ronan came first and won Group 3. Frankie skated brilliantly in her first competition of the season coming second in Group 2 B finals. Helen made all of Group 2 A finals. Our youngsters Yarina and Spencer continued to make great progress. Well done all.
Photo credits Nick Rogers and Reigate Photographic Society.
2024/25 Short Track Performance & Development Teams
The 2024/25 Short Track Performance & Development Teams have been announced by British Ice Skating. Elite Mohawks skaters Niall Treacy and Westley Yates have both been selected for the top mens Performance team. Huge congratulations to them both. Full announcement here.
World Masters Champions
Mohawks Have Two New World Champions! Congratulations to Helen Shaw and Steve Humber who have returned from the Masters International Short Track Games in Amsterdam as WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONS for their respective age and gender categories. Steve and Helen represented Great Britain and after 3 days of tough competition, they each won 3 gold and 1 silver medals as well as the overall 'for age' titles.
Mohawks IRC Olympians Hall of Fame
Mohawks Ice Racing Club has produced a number of skaters that have reached international and olympic level. Mohawks Ice Racing Club Past Olympians List - Click Here
Training & Competition Information
Club membership for the 2023/2024 season is £20.00 for non-competition skaters or £30.00 for competition skaters.
Session fees for 2023/2024 season are £13.00 per session Pay As You Go. Alternative to the PAYG is a monthly subscription which is is the preferred commitment as we have to pay for committed ice time. Fees for monthly are therefore £45.00 per month for an individual monthly subscription or £75.00 for 2 family members and £95.00 for 3 family members.
Introductory sessions for new skaters are £20.00 for 4 sessions over an 8 week period.
Training and Competitions Dates & Times
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(Tr) = Training Session
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(Co) = Domestic Competition - Please Contact Adam Hill to register your entry via our club competition coordinator.
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(WC) = For Info - International World Cup Competitions
January 2025
(WC) Fri17th-Sun19th - Snr European Champs, Dresden, Germany
(Tr) Saturday 18th January - 1615-1715
(CO) Sunday 19th January - Nottingham Open, Nottingham
(CO) Saturday 25th January - Aldwych Open, Guildford
(Tr) Saturday 25th January - 1615-1715
February 2025
(Tr) Saturday 1st February - 1615-1715
(WC) Fri 7th - Sun 9th - Snr World Cup #5, Tilburg, Netherlands
(Tr) Saturday 8th February - 1615-1715
(WC) Fri 14th - Sun 16th - Snr World Cup #6, Milan, Italy
(CO) Saturday 15th February - Mohawks Open, Solihull
(WC) Fri 21st-Sun 23rd - Jnr World Cup #3, Quebec, Canada
(Tr) Saturday 22nd February - 1615-1715
(WC) Fri 27th-Sun 2nd - Jnr World Championship, Calgary, Canada
March 2025
(CO) Sun 2nd March - Nottingham Open, Nottingham
(WC) Fri 14th - Sun 16th - Snr World Championship, Beijing, China
(CO) Saturday 15th March - Aldwych Open, Guildford
(WC) Saturday 22nd March - Masters World Champs, Drummondville, Canada
(WC) Sunday 23rd March - Masters World Champs, Drummondville, Canada
*** Training times and dates are liable to change by Planet Ice so please check the website for updates ***
Please arrive 45mins earlier to warm up and get pads on etc.
Training Safety Guidelines - A Reminder!!
As we train on ice, our sessions are often busy. Safety is our priority. All skaters, and parents of younger skaters, please be reminded of our training session safety guidelines.
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Always wear safety equipment at all times when on the ice (Racing suit or Tracksuit covering all areas, shin pads, knee pads, gloves (ideally cut resistant for main groups), neck protector, helmet, protective glasses are optional but recommended.
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When getting on the ice move away from the barrier when safe.
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Drinks are to be kept at the café end of the inside track apex cone. Do not skate around until the barrier doors are closed and pads in place.
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If you are doing slow warm up laps be very aware of other skaters especially younger skaters needing to cross the ice.
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Always skate around anti clockwise unless instructed differently.
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No junior F, E, D skaters should cut across the track to get to the barrier unless coaches are notified and it is safe to do so.
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Avoid the middle area of the track that we have coned off as a safe zone for younger skaters
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Please use common sense and consider your own and other skaters safety at all times, leaving gaps between skaters if you feel necessary, if you are being overtaken then stay on the racing line close to blocks.
About Short Track Speed Skating
Short Track Speed Skating is a form of competitive ice speed skating. It is one of the most thrilling of all Olympic Winter sports where competitors race directly against each on a 111.12m oval ice track that fits within a traditional ice rink. It is a sport that welcomes and is open to all ages and skating abilities.
Mohawks Ice Racing Club's head coach is Tom Iveson, ex Winter Olympian and TeamGB squad member. He is supported by a number of ex Olympic and World Championship skaters including Jo Eley and Steve Humber who help develop the club and future star skaters. Short Track - Fast, Dynamic, Exciting. Come and join us!