2008-2009
Speedskating Competitions: |
Sept 27-28 Oct 25 Nov 1-2 Nov 14-16 Dec 5-7 Dec 19-21 Jan 11 Jan 24-25 Jan 31-Feb 1 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 7-8 Feb 14-15 Feb 28 Mar 13-15 |
American Cup I - S.T.-- Minneapolis, MN Michigan Relays--Grand Rapids, MI American Cup II – Cleveland, OH US Jr. St Championships – Bay City, MI North American S.T. Championship, Wausau, WI US Senior Championships – St Louis, MO Petoskey Long Track * ST American Cup III, Green Bay, WI LT National Championships – ?? Winter Blast S.T., Midland, MI State Long Track Championship-Petoskey, MI * Land of Lincoln, Champaign, IL St. Louis Silverskates, St. Louis, MO State ST Championships, Midland, MI Age Group Nationals/Am Cup Final |
MICHIGAN WEBCAMS (check the weather)
| AGE
DIVISIONS: Novice-First year skaters of any age Tiny Tot-Age 5 and under Pee Wee-6-7 Pony-8-9 Midget-10-11 Juvenile-12-13 Junior-14-15 Intermediate-16-17 Senior-18-29 Master-I 30-39 Master II-40-49 Master III-50-59 Master IV-60-69 Master V-70+ |
SKATING
TERMS: BLOCKS--The markers used to set the course. HEAT BOX--Area designated at meets where the skaters gather just prior to their race to draw for lane positions and meet those that are racing against them. NOVICE DIVISION--Usually first year skaters that are not quite as fast as other skaters that have more experience. CLASS "A" DIVISION--Veteran skaters that have raced for at least a year. CLASS "B" DIVISION--Veteran skaters that are not able to keep up with the Class "A" skaters. SHORT TRACK--Indoor speedskating on a hockey size rink of 111 meters. LONG TRACK--Usually outdoor speedskating on a track that is at least 250 meters to 400 meters around. METRIC SPEEDSKATING--Usually 400 meter oval (3 hockey rinks laid end to end) with just two skaters on the track at one time skating for fastest time. |
