Our History
Yukon Amateur Speed Skating Association is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of short track speed skating for Yukon residents. Whitehorse Rapids is a club within the association located in Whitehorse. Whitehorse Rapids Speed Skating Club began operating in 1983 with an outdoor long track.  In 1997, the club moved to short track and currently has skaters, officials, and coaches ranging in age from 5 to 70. The association works in partnership with Speed Skating Canada, the national governing body for speed skating.
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Our Vision
Inspire excellence on and off the ice.
Our Mission
Build a fun, safe and inclusive speed skating community within the Yukon that empowers everyone to grow strong and healthy.
Our Values
Integrity:Â We are committed to doing the right thing. We accept our responsibility to be transparent. We are accountable for our actions and acknowledge where we can do better.Â
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Excellence:Â We invest in and celebrate our success. We are relentless in the pursuit of our goals. We seek opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
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Inclusion:Â We welcome everyone into the speed skating community. We respect and embrace differences. We create positive environments for all.
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Empowerment:Â We encourage, energize and enable others. We collaborate with people who share our passion. We strive to go further as a team.Â
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Leadership:Â We set a clear and bold direction. We act with purpose. We make tough decisions and stand up for what we believe in.
Board Members
YASSA and WRSSC is always seeking interested individuals to volunteer for board positions including President, Treasurer, and Coach & Officials Coordinator. Directors are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting held in the spring. For more information about the Board or the positions, please contact Michael at yukonspeedskating@gmail.com
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YASSA
President: Michael Lauer
Vice-President: Jennie Olafson
Treasurer: Rima Khouri
Secretary: Kristin Gillis
WRSSC
President: Cynthia Freeman
Vice-President: Jennie Olafson
Treasurer: Rima Khouri
Secretary: Kristin Gillis
Registrar and Officials Coordinator: Michael Lauer
Equipment Manager: Jennie Olafson

