2011-2012 Speedskating Competitions: |
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29-- DEC. 10 & 11--S.T. MIDLAND YOUTH FESTIVAL --NEW FORMAT WITH EVERYONE GETTING 10-12 RACES. JANUARY 8--L.T. PETOSKEY #1* JANUARY 28--L.T. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT PETOSKEY* FEB. 11--S.T. WINTER BLAST IN MIDLAND MARCH 10--S.T. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MUSKEGON |
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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. |
