Thursday, November 3, 2016

Monday, September 19, 2016

USSpeedskating Long Track Jr Development Camp

Lindsey, William and Casey traveled to Milwaukee over the weekend to participate in the USSpeedskating Long Track Junior Development Camp at the Pettit National Ice Center.


Thursday, August 18, 2016

Practice with an Olympian

Chris Crevling, 2014 Olympic Silver Medalist, coached our dry-land and ice session on Monday.                              He will be back again next week!

Desert Classic 2016


The Skaters had fun at this years Desert Classic, regardless of the falls, tumbles and spills. The week prior they made new friends from different states and various countries at the 'Oh Yeah' oval skate camp while learning  skills, race strategies and preparing for the new season.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

We're Back!


We had 9 participants on our first day back...and looking forward to more as everyone returns from their summer vacations!

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Thats a Wrap...Thanks for a GREAT Season!!


For the first time ever the Park City Speed Skating Club had several national and local podium finishes, many top ten finishes, and many, many personal best times by all club members throughout the 2015-2016 season!

Thanks for all the effort, practice, desire, hard work and sports-man-women-ship by our skaters!

Thank you to the parents for all their support of our youth!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

End of the Season Dinner and Meeting

Monday, March 28th, is our last "on ice" session for this season. 

During the ice session (while kids are playing, er, I mean skating) we will meet in the party room and review the season, answer any questions concerning the club...and best of all, discuss our "off ice dry-land training" for May and June, and our 2016-2017 season. We have dates, costs, and other information to present!

After the ice session we will have pizza and drinks in the party room while we collect skates and check for boot and blade sizing/length for the upcoming season. Feel free to bring something additional to share if you would like.

We would like everyone to come if at all possible...it has been a GREAT season,

Rob, Susan and Catherine

Sunday, March 13, 2016

American Cup Long Track Final


Congratulations to Casey and Lindsey! 
They both achieved personal best times in every event they skated at the American Cup Long Track Final at the Utah Olympic Oval!

American Cup Finals March 11-13
Utah Olympic Oval

Casey Dawson
500m        40,35
1000m       1.19,41
1500m        2.01,04


Lindsey Woodbury
500m        45,63
1000m     1.30,78
1500m       2.19,01
3000m        4.58,16


Monday, February 29, 2016

Skate-a-thon and End of the Year Bash

SKATE-A-THON – On March 26 at the Utah Olympic Oval, we will be having our first ever Skate-A-Thon!!!  Every skater who wants to participate will need to get pledges in advance.  Pledgers can either give an amount per lap skated or a lump sum.  On the day of the event you will have one (1) hour to skate as many laps as you can. The start time is scheduled for 4:15... Please be ready to skate!  We will use transponders to track laps.  At the end of the hour we will have the total laps calculated for everyone.  Then the skaters will need to inform the pledgers how much they owe.  Initially all of the donations will go to the association but can be used BY THE PERSON WHO EARNED THEM for things like summer camp registration, entry fees, travel to out of state competitions, and uniforms.  WSSA will retain 5% and the member club will retain 20%.  The remaining 75% of the money can be used by the skater who earned it for the things listed above. 
 
(as an FYI for those that do not know, the Oval hosts a week long speed skating summer camp and this year it will be culminating with the Desert Classic Short Track Races. Tentative Dates: camp August 8-12, races August 13-14)
 
Year End Bash – The Year End Bash is scheduled for March 26.  We realize that this is Easter weekend but it is the only weekend it is possible to host it at the oval this year.  We apologize to anyone who might be effected by this.  In case you don’t remember or don’t know…the Year End Bash is an awesome opportunity to let loose at the oval.  There is no cost and all of the oval’s games, sports, movies, etc. are open to us along with the hockey and figure skating club.  And of course…the sleepover.  Bring your tents and sleeping bags. 
 

Friday, February 26, 2016

US Age Group Long Track Nationals

William Valentine, Lindsey Woodbury, Dylan Woodbury and Coach Catherine all traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the 2016 Age Group Long Track National Championships.

William placed 5th, Lindsey 8th and Dylan 2nd overall in their respective age divisions. William also placed 4th in the Team Pursuit, skating with others from various clubs.  The entire event was a new experience for these skaters as the Championships are run "pack style," which is not practiced at the Utah Olympic Oval.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Save the Date...March 26th

Both the Oval Club and the Park City Club, in conjunction with Wasatch Speed Skating Association, will be participating in a "Skate-A-Thon" during the regular designated practice time at the Oval. Details to follow!

This is also the "End of the Year Overnight Bash" at the oval. All club members are invited to attend. Details to follow but for those that don't already know, the Oval is "locked down" for the night and only open to the youth (and designated parents) participating in BOTH Speed Skating Clubs, Oval Figure Skating Club and the Oval Hockey Club. There are movies, food, games, cosmic curling, and many other actives, including an area to set up tents, spend the night, and have breakfast in the morning.

Sunday, January 10, 2016

2016 Winter Challenge

William, Lindsey, Dylan and Abigail all competed in the Winter Challenge at the Utah Olympic Oval.
 All 4 did fantastic with William and Dylan placing 2nd in their respective divisions! All 4 Qualified for the Short Track Age Group Nationals.

Casey Dawson

Casey placed 3rd overall in Junior C Division at the 2016 US Long Track Junior Nationals  Congratulations Casey!