Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating
Competitive Programs Outline
Please see the table below for a summary of the three program streams in the Competitive Program.
Entry to the Competitive Program must be approved by the Head Coach.
See the Program Standards page for program entry standards.
On entry to the program, participants must complete
the Participant Agreement and submit it to the Head Coach.
Entry to the Competitive Program must be approved by the Head Coach.
See the Program Standards page for program entry standards.
On entry to the program, participants must complete
the Participant Agreement and submit it to the Head Coach.
Speed Skating Ability |
Fundamental skill |
Intermediate skill |
Advanced skill |
Development Stage |
Learning to Train (aged 9-11) and Training to Train (aged 11-15). |
Training to Train (aged 11-15) and Learning to Compete (aged 15-18). |
Post PHV Training to Train (approximately aged 13-15), Learning to Compete (aged 15-18), and older. |
Aspiration |
Begin formal competition. |
Attend two or more formal competitions and national age class championships |
Attend two or more formal competitions and national junior and/or senior championships. |
Competition Background |
Informal competition |
Formal competition |
National competition |
Performance |
No expectations. |
Provincial standards for national age class championships. |
National standards for junior and/or senior championships. |
Season Length |
7 months (September to March) |
10 months (June to March) |
11 months (April to March) |
Training per Week |
2 structured short track practices per week as well as special opportunities for dryland and long track. |
Up to 4 structured sessions per week: primarily short track, dryland, and strength training, along with opportunities for long track and inline skating. |
Up to 8 structured and self-directed sessions per week including: primarily short track, long track, strength training, and dryland, along with opportunities for inline skating, and cycling. The amount of short track and long track will depend on specialization. |
Sport Participation |
Participate in several other sports and activities. |
Participate in 2 or three other sports or activities. |
Participate in other sports but begin to specialize in short track or long track. |
Equipment |
Rent and care for short track skates and safety equipment. |
Own or rent and maintain short track, long track, and other training and safety equipment. |
Own or rent and maintain short track, long track, and other training and safety equipment. |
Schedule |
TBD |
Not offered in 2018-2019 |
TBD |
Fees |
TBD |
TBD |
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Registration |
Closed for the 2018-2019 season. Fall program registration will open after ice times are finalized at the end of June. |
Closed for the 2018-2019 season. Fall program registration will open after ice times are finalized at the end of June. |
