Single Distance Series 1

Schedule
August 24, 2024
500m (1) Final
1500m (1) Final
500m (2) Final
1500m (2) Final

*Subject to change based on total number of participants.

Format
The Single Distance Series 1 will be run as an ability format. All athletes will be in one group, with the fastest seed time for each distance ranked in the 1st position. Both distances will use the ladder format, same as the Skate-Tec Western Elite Circuit, to determine the races for race (2).

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 Single Distance Series 1, provided that the member is properly registered with their Provincial Association or Member Country.

Time Standards
The following minimum time standards* are in effect. This will help create quality racing opportunities for everyone.

• WOMEN: 45.5 400m on the 100m track or 54.9 500m on the 111m track.
• MEN: 43.0 400m on the 100m track or 51.9 500m on the 111m track.

*Submitted times must be from an official competition and have to be achieved between July 1, 2023 and registration close date. Times skated in practice will not be accepted.

The Single Distance Series 1 event is sanctioned by Speed Skating Canada and all SSC rules will be followed. The Single Distance Series 1 will be held in accordance with the current Speed Skating Canada Regulations including updates and is open to all skaters who belong to an ISU member country.

The Track
The Olympic Oval North Rink is an International size rink measuring at 30m by 60m. The Centurion ST-2000 safety mat system surrounds the North rink to reduce the chance and severity of injury.

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.

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 Olympic Oval Single Distance Series Short Track 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 Single Distance Series 1 must be submitted electronically through the Olympic Oval website.

Entry Fees
The entry fee is $45.00 CDN (includes GST)
Late Entry Fee: $90.00 CDN (includes GST) after the Entry Deadline.
*Note: All entries will be confirmed by the Competitor Steward. An entry cannot be guaranteed if entered after the Deadline.

Entry Deadline
11:59pm MT Thursday August 8, 2024
Late Entry closes 11:59pm MT Monday August 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).

The Olympic Oval provides one training session free of charge the day prior to the event for those athletes competing in the Single Distance Series 1. Please contact Dustin Miller at dustin.miller@ucalgary.ca to advise if you will be attending this session or if you have any questions.

Friday August 23 2:00-3:30pm

Streaming live on the Olympic Oval YouTube channel.

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