International (professional) speed skating teams are welcome to skate in Haarlem on the dedicated top sport hours. During these hours (international) skaters or teams can train unhindered at full speed on the 400-meter track. Training during public opening hours is also possible, but one has to be mindful of other skaters.
Guidelines for participation top sport training hours
The guidelines are to skate faster than: 42″ (500m) and/or 2’11” (1,500 m) and/or 4’30” (3 km) and/or 7’35” (5 km). The same guidelines apply to both men and women.
Schedule top sports training hours (7 October 2025 – 13 March 2026
- Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (maximum 70 skaters)
- Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (maximum 70 skaters)
- Friday from 6:00 PM to 6:35 PM – (5 min. ice resurfacing) – 6:40 PM to 7:15 PM (maximum 90 skaters)
Admission fee (tickets)
Tickets for the top sport training hours can be purchased at the cash register (€ 15,-). However, you must first send an e-mail to r.kleefman@ijsbaanhaarlem.nl.
Joining the speed skate competitions
If you would like to take part in a speedskating race in Haarlem on Saturday or Sunday evening, please mail your request to voorzitter@baancommissiehaarlem.nl (this is the committee that coordinates the competition).
Pricing for top sports ice – subscriptions
If you would like to train on a regular basis in Haarlem, a subscription is required.
- 1 time per week € 210.-
- 2 times per week € 330,-
- 3 times per week € 440.-
- single ticket sales €15,-
- Trainer/coaches – free
Subscription Application
Want to submit a request to use the top sports hours?
Send an email to r.kleefman@ijsbaanhaarlem.nl
- Please include the following:
- name (first and last name) + team name/trainer and/or team name if applicable
- postcode + house number
- date of birth
- email address
- telephone number
- payment: yourself/by organization, namely…
- subscription choice for 1, 2 or 3 times per week *
- preferred day(s) or time per week *
- A link to your results on Speedskating Results.com
* Days may occasionally be changed. Suppose you buy a season ticket for the top sports ice (with preference) for Tuesday and Thursday (so 2
Single ticket sales
In addition to subscriptions, it is also possible to make occasional use of the top sports ice. For this, individual tickets can be purchased at the cash register (€ 15,-). However, you must first send an e-mail to r.kleefman@ijsbaanhaarlem.nl
Questions
Do you have any questions? Then send an e-mail or call Rob Kleefman, director of IJsbaan Haarlem:
E r.kleefman@ijsbaanhaarlem.nl
T +31 (0)23 525 4000.