Grand Prix
The Olympic Oval invites you to the Grand Prix at the University of Calgary, January 2-5, 2025.
Grand Prix
The Grand Prix competition will run separate from Canada Cup 1. It provides quality racing opportunities for all other Canadian and International skaters to compete. Please ensure you follow the rules and regulations for the competition you are competing in.
The Olympic Oval is utilizing the Sportity App for seamless and efficient communication during events. The app can be downloaded on the Apple Store or Google Play Store for free. Ensure your notifications are turned on to receive event communications in a timely manner. The password for long track competitions is 2425OOLT.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
9:00-10:30am
Coaches Meeting 4:00pm
Social Event 4:30-6:00 PM
The Banquet in University District
3953 University Ave NW #220
Thursday, January 2, 2025 (Morning)
- Women 500m (1)
- Men 500m (1)
- Women 3000m*
- Men 5000m*
Friday, January 3, 2025 (Morning)
- Women 1000m (1)
- Men 1000m (1)
- Women 5000m*
- Men 10000m*
Saturday, January 4, 2025 (Morning)
- Women 500m (2)
- Men 500m (2)
- Women 1500m
- Men 1500m
Sunday, January 5, 2025 (Morning)
- Women's 1000m (2)
- Men's 1000m (2)
- Women Mass Start*
- Men Mass Start*
*Restricted entry
Time Standards
No time standards for the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m.
Women 3000m – 5:05.00 or 1500m 2:22.00
Men 5000m – 7:45.00 or 1500m 2:09.55
In order for a result to be a valid Qualifying Time, it must have been achieved in an ISU or SSC Sanctioned Event between July 1, 2023 and the entry deadline for the Event.
General Regulations
The Grand Prix 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 Speed Skating Alberta.
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.
Entries
Any bonafide member of the International Skating Union may compete in the Grand Prix Speed Skating Competition, provided that the member is properly registered with the Olympic Oval and approved by their member country.
Skaters must be Junior C2 or older to compete. Ie. Born before July 1, 2010.
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. Seeding is based on the athlete's best times skated since July 1, 2023. The Pairings for Day One will be available online by 3:00pm MT prior to Day One of racing. You can find the pairs on the Sportity App 2425OOLT or Olympic Oval website. The Coaches Meeting will be held at the The Banquet at 4:00pm MT on Wednesday January 1, 2024.
The Banquet
3957 University Ave NW,
Calgary, AB
T3B 6K3
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 Grand Prix Speed Skating Competition. Each Skater is solely responsible for providing insurance coverage thereto.
Transportation
Each skater is responsible for his/her own transportation.
Anti-Doping
Tests may be made in accordance with Rule 139 and the current ISU Doping Communication.
Entries for the Grand Prix must be submitted electronically. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND PAID FOR CANADA CUP 1 YOU NEED TO CONTACT TO OVAL FRONT DESK TO REGISTER FOR GRAND PRIX DISTANCES AT NO CHARGE. 402-220-7954
Entry Fees
The entry fee is $21.50 CDN (includes GST) per distance.
Late Fee: Double entry fee after the Entry Deadline.
*Note: An entry cannot be guaranteed if entered after the Deadline.
Entry Deadline
11:59 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 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
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The Olympic Oval is partnered with three preferred hotels: Alt Hotel, Best Western Village Park Inn and Aloft at the University of Calgary. Select a hotel for your preferred OVAL rate.
