Oval Aerial

Visiting Teams

Train with the best at the Olympic Oval, Canada's ISU Centre of Excellence.

BLADES WITHOUT BORDERS coming soon.
New Team 30-Day Package launching June 23, 2025

ISU Centre of Excellence

Welcome to Canada's ISU Centre of Excellence

Train Where Champions Are Made
Welcome to Canada—and welcome to the Olympic Oval in Calgary, home of the fastest ice in the world.

Join athletes from around the globe at one of the most iconic training centers on the planet. As an ISU Center of Excellence, the Oval offers more than just world-class ice—it delivers elite coaching, high-altitude performance advantages, and a legacy built on Olympic excellence.

Whether you're an emerging talent or a seasoned pro, this is your place to push limits, chase podiums, and skate alongside the best of the best.

Ready to level up?
Train at the Oval—where speed meets Olympic legacy.

Why train here?

The Oval’s 400m ice, elite weight room, and expert Skate Shop make it Canada’s top training hub. With high-tech ice-making, and an Olympic legacy, we deliver record-breaking conditions year-round. Add in time trials, programs, and top-tier amenities—this is serious training for serious results.

Registration

Please fill out this form with the information of all your athletes and staff. Once completed please email forms to ovalguestservices@ucalgary.ca

Team Registration Form

Waivers

You can now complete your waiver online in advance of your arrival in Calgary.

Instructions

Long & Short Track Schedules

To book short track ice times please contact Jonathan Guilmette at jonathan.guilmette@ucalgary.ca

Long Track Schedules

International Athletes

2025/2026 Rates

Daily

$38.50

Weekly

$192.50

Monthly

$667.50

Canadian Athletes

2025/2026 Rates

Daily

$27.75

Weekly

$138.75

Monthly

$481.00

Season

$3,244.00

Time Trials

2025/2026 Rates

Long Track Single Competition

$22.50

Single Distance Series

$47.50

Why do 30-Days of Training?

Because your team deserves world-class ice, elite coaching, and Olympic-level support. Add in exclusive hotel rates, meal plans, and access to Canada’s fastest track—and you've got everything you need to train at your peak.

Registration

Contact the Guest Relations Team to complete your Blades Without Borders registration.

Register Blades Without Borders

Book your Hotel Stay

Book your 30-day stay at Alt Hotel. Quote Blades without Borders to receive your 30-day package deal.

Contact Alt Hotel

Optional Meal Plan

The UCalgary meal plan offers 120 meals over 30 days. That's only $14.68 per meal.

Book your meal plan

Athlete Pricing

30-Day Package

2025/2026 Rates

$480.00

Accommodations

30-Day Package

Alt Hotel per night

$119.00

Meal Options

30-Day Package

UCalgary Dining Centre

$1,761.00

Why train with our program?

Train full-season with Canada’s best. The Elite Athlete Pathway offers international long track skaters expert coaching, team training, world-class ice, and life in Calgary—home of Olympic legacy and serious speed. Push your limits. Train like a champion.

Criteria

To join our Elite Athlete Pathway, be sure to review the Long Track and Short Track selection criteria.

Long Track Criteria
Short Track Criteria

Criteria Questions

Register

Join the Elite Athlete Pathway. 

Register

Contact us

Reach out to our Oval Program Coordinator to learn more about the Elite Athlete Pathway.

Contact us

Pathway Pricing

Per Month

Monthly

$686.00

Pathway Pricing

July 1 - March 31

Season

$5,758.00

University of Calgary and Surrounding Area

The Olympic Oval is located on the University of Calgary campus — a central hub for athletes from around the world. Surrounded by hotels, shopping, entertainment, and dining options, it's the only speed skating facility globally designed to meet the modern demands of training, accessibility, and convenience.

Oval Hours

Weight Room
Monday - Friday
6:00am - 8:00pm

Skate Shop Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday — Sunday 
9:00 a.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. — 10:30 p.m.

Booking Weight Room

University District

The University District in Calgary is a vibrant, modern neighbourhood offering a mix of dining, accommodations, and activities, making it an ideal destination for teams and visitors. Less than a 5 minute walk from the Olympic Oval, explore everything the University District has to offer.

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Calgary C-Train

The CTrain provides convenient access to the University of Calgary, as well as direct connections to all of Calgary’s regional quadrants. For schedules and route information, visit the link below.

 

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Explore Alberta

Calgary’s at the centre of it all—just a short drive gets you to Banff, Canmore, and the Rockies. Head south to Lethbridge and Waterton, or north to Edmonton’s city buzz and the stunning peaks of Jasper. Adventure, nature, and big-city energy—it’s all nearby.

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