CanAm International
The Olympic Oval invites you to the CanAm International at the University of Calgary.
November 29 - December 1, 2024.
Competition Details
CanAm International has been on the calendar for over 20 years. It dates back to the early 1990s. It had been hosted in Butte, Montana and Calgary each year until the Butte Oval closed. Competitors from Canada and the United States of America plus athletes from around the World compete in this event.
Friday, November 29, 2024
- Coaches Meeting 7:15am - Oval Lounge
- Women 500m (1)
- Men 500m (1)
- Women 1000m (1)
- Men 1000m (1)
Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Women 500m (2)
- Men 500m (2)
- Women 1500m
- Men 1500m
Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Women 1000m (2)
- Men 1000m (2)
- Women 3000m*
- Men's 14-15 3000m*
- Men's 5000m*
*Restricted entry
Age Eligibility
Any bonafide member of the International Skating Union that is ISU age category C2 and older (born before July 1, 2010) may compete in the CanAm International Competition, provided that the member is properly registered with their Provincial Association or Member Country.
Time Standards
No time standards for the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m.
Women 3000m – 5:05.00 or 1500m 2:22.00
Junior 14-15 3000m – 4:45.00 or 1500m 2:12.00
Men 5000m – 7:45.00 or 1500m 2:12.00
The CanAm International Speed Skating competition will be held in accordance with the 2024 International Skating Union Regulations and updates and is open to all skaters who belong to an ISU member country. It is listed on the International Skating Union Calendar and sanctioned by Speed Skating Canada and Alberta Speed Skating.
The Track
The Olympic Oval is a standard speed skating track of 400 meters to the lap. The refrigerated ice track has a 5 meter wide warmup lane. The radii of the inner and outer competition lanes are 26 and 30 meters respectively. The width of the racing track is 4 meters.
Citizenship/Residence requirements and Clearance Procedure
In accordance with Rule 109 of the ISU Regulations and ISU Communication No. 2526, all skaters who do not have the nationality of the Member by which they have been entered or who, although having such nationality, have in the past represented another Member, must produce an ISU Clearance Certificate.
Composition and the Starting Order of Pairs
The draw is conducted under the current SSC rules and ISU rules where applicable. The Pairings for Day One will be available by 3:00pm MT on the day prior to day one of racing.
Liability
In accordance with ISU Rule 119; the International Skating Union, Speed Skating Canada, Speed Skating Alberta, the Olympic Oval, and the University of Calgary assume no responsibility for, or liability with respect to bodily or personal injury or loss of property or damage incurred in connection with the 2024 CanAm International Speed Skating Competition. Each Skater is solely responsible for providing insurance coverage thereto.
Transportation
Each skater is responsible for his/her own transportation.
Entries
Entries for the CanAm International must be submitted electronically through the Olympic Oval website.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee is $21.50 CDN per race (includes GST)
Late Entry Fee is $43.00 CDN per race (includes GST)
*Note: An entry cannot be guaranteed if entered after the Deadline.
Entry Deadline
11:59pm MT Thursday, November 14, 2024
Registration and Refund Policy
Olympic Oval Waiver Form
Skaters in their first competition of the season in the Olympic Oval must fill out the Waiver Form (Speed Skating Training and Competitions).
All Skaters will be charged for their ice training prior to the competition with the exception of the day prior to the competition where training is free of charge. For training times and fees, please check our website at https://oval.ucalgary.ca/speed-skating/schedules-rates/schedules or contact Oval Guest Services at ovalguestservices@ucalgary.ca
Streaming live on the Olympic Oval YouTube channel.
The Olympic Oval is partnered with a selection of preferred hotels: Alt Hotel, Best Western Village Park Inn, Aloft, and Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Suites Calgary West. Select a hotel for your preferred OVAL rate.
