Visiting Teams
Train with the best at the Olympic Oval, Canada's ISU Centre of Excellence.
BLADES WITHOUT BORDERS learn more below.
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.
VISITING ATHLETES
TRAIN WHERE SPEED LIVES.
At the Oval, it's not just the ice—it's the science, the altitude, and a crew obsessed with perfection. This is where champions are made, and records are shattered.
International Athletes
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2025/2026 Rates |
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Daily |
$38.50 |
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Weekly |
$192.50 |
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Monthly |
$667.50 |
Canadian Athletes
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2025/2026 Rates |
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Daily |
$27.75 |
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Weekly |
$138.75 |
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Monthly |
$481.00 |
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Season |
$3,244.00 |
Time Trials
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2025/2026 Rates |
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Long Track Single Competition |
$22.50 |
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Single Distance Series |
$47.50 |
BLADES WITHOUT BORDERS
Blades Without Borders offers visiting long track athletes 30 days of elite training on world-class ice. Get 30-Day Exclusive hotel rates, and access to coaching, weight room, and Oval amenities. Champions aren’t born—they’re built. Right here.
Athlete Pricing
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30-Day Package |
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2025/2026 Rates |
$480.00 |
Accommodations
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30-Day Package |
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Alt Hotel per night |
$119.00 |
Meal Options
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30-Day Package |
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UCalgary Dining Centre |
$1,761.00 |
TRAIN WITH OUR ELITE ATHLETE PATHWAY PROGRAM
International athletes can join our Elite Athlete Pathway and live in Calgary during the season. With expert coaching, programs, and team training—be part of something incredible.
Pathway Pricing
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Per Month |
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Monthly |
$686.00 |
Pathway Pricing
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July 1 - March 31 |
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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.