Alberta Open IndoorLong Track

Olympic Oval, Calgary, AB

January 9-11, 2015

Location / Olympic Oval, University of Calgary, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4V8
Sanctions / AASSA Sanction and SSC Sanction applied for.
Entry Fee / $40 – Group 3
$65– Groups 1 and 2
One cheque per club payable to Calgary Speed Skating Association (CSSA).
Entry Deadline / Email Club Summary sheets to Gayle Motycka at by 11:00 pm,
Friday, January2nd, 2015.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Groupings /
  • Group 1Olympic Style – Junior / Senior / Master skaters
  • Group 2Olympic Style / Mass Start– T2T skaters
  • Group 3Mass Start– Special Olympic/L2T/FUNd/Active Start skaters
  • (Active Start begin at 10:00 am on Saturday)

Tentative Schedule:

Friday / Coach/Official / Group 1 / Group 2 / Group 3
16:00 / Registration
Referees / Chief Officials Meeting
16:30 / Coaches Meeting / Warm up / Warm Up
17:10 / 500m OS
1500m OS / OSRacing
22:00
Saturday / Coach/Official / Group 1 / Group 2 / Group 3
06:30 / Registration
Referees / Chief Officials Meeting
07:00 / Coaches Meeting
07:30 / Warm up
07:50
10:20 / Mass Start Racing
Active Start (10.00am Approx.)
10:30 / Warm Up / Warm Up
11:00 / 1000m OS
3000m OS / OS Racing
Relay/Pursuit
17:00
Sunday / Coach/Official / Group 1 / Group 2 / Group 3
07:30 / Warm up
08:10 / Mass Start Racing
11:15 / Warm up
12:00 / Mass Start Racing
16:30

Schedule subject to change based on the number of registrants and the flow of the meet. Participating clubs will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Group 1
Junior
Senior
Master / Olympic Style
This group will include all Junior, Senior and Master skaters.
This group will compete Friday evening and Saturday.
Distances will include:
  • 500m
  • 1000m
  • 1500m
  • 3000m (Master may skate Mass Start depending on available time)
Distances will be seeded individually based on best times in the current or previous season. In the instance where no times are submitted, skaters will be seeded last.
Group 2
Training to Train (T2T) / Olympic Style / Mass Start (CACLT distances)
This group will include all Training to Train (T2T) skaters.
This group will compete Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
Skaters will be grouped as follows and skate gender separate:
  • Group A
  • Girls 11 & 12
  • Boys 12 & 13
  • Distances will include:
  • Olympic Style 100m / 500m
  • Mass Start 300m / 3000m
  • 3 Lap Relay
  • Group B
  • Girls 13 & 14
  • Boys 14 & 15
  • Distances will include:
  • Olympic Style 100m / 500m / 3000m
  • Mass Start 300m
  • 5 Lap Team Pursuit
As it is likely that many skaters will not have skated these distances previously (or recently) skaters will be paired in the 100m, 500m and seeded into the 300m Mass Start races based on a 400m short track time. Skaters will be paired in the 3000m OS and seeded into the 3000m Mass Start race based on the prior results in this competition.
Group 3
Special Olympic
Learning to Train (L2T)
FUNdamental (FUNd)
ActiveStart (Cradle) / Mass Start
All divisions will be mixed gender based on ability.
This group will compete Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Skaters will skate 4 mass start long track distances. These distances will be selected based on the ability of the skaters registered.
As it is likely that many skaters will not have skated long track distances previously (or recently) skaters will be ranked, placed in divisions and seeded into the first distance based on a 200m short track time.
Special Olympic Skaters seeding and distance selection will be done in consultation with the Special Olympic coaches.
Submission of Seeding Times / AASSA's provincial competition file has the personal bests of allAlbertaskaters who have skated in any AASSA sanctioned competition last season and this season.ThereforeAlbertacoaches, you do not have to submit their p.b.'s if they have competed during the 2013-2014 season or the 2014-2015 season. Please note that we only have access to times skated in Alberta. If a skater's PB is from outside of Alberta, then you will need to submit that time. Non-Alberta skaters or skaters who are skating their first competition of the season must submit p.b.'s.
Safety Equipment / SSC Rules D3-200 (Olympic Style) and D3-300/301 (Long Track Mass Start) will be strictly enforced.

*All Safety equipment to be worn during warm up
New AASSA safety rules regarding helmet use are being implemented. Please see meet information package for the detailed document.
CSSA recommends the use of helmets for all on ice activities.
On-Site Food / Food and drink will be provided for officials, volunteers, and coaches. The Food Court at the University will be available for everyone else.
Officials and
Volunteers / Officials and volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to participate. To participate please select an opportunity at
General Inquiries / CSSA at 403-220-4417 or email
Accommodations: / Group Name: AB Open Indoor Long Track Championships
Hampton Inn and Suites
Group Name: Alberta Long Track Calgary Speed Skating Team (ALT)
Address:2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB
Website:
Phone: 1-888-432-6777, 403-289-9800
Rooms:2Queen Bed (30 available)
Rate:$149 + Tax (includes hot breakfast, pool, waterslide, parking)
**must be booked by DECEMBER 19, 2014
Comfort Inn and Suites University
Group Name: Alberta Long Track Calgary Speed Skating Team
Address:2369 Banff Trail NW, Calgary
Website:
Phone:1-855-973-7216, 403-289-2581
Rooms:2 Queen Beds (30 available)
Rate:$129 + tax (includes hot breakfast, pool, waterslide, parking)
**must be booked by DECEMBER 21, 2014

Alberta Open Indoor Long Track

January 9-11, 2015

Olympic Oval, Calgary, AB

Skater Name (last, first) / Male / Female
Mailing Address / Date of Birth (DD – MM – YY)
Club / Age as of June 30, 2014
AB Health Care # / SSC #
Emergency Contact / Telephone
Any special/current medical conditions we should be aware of?
Olympic Style PB Times (Junior / Senior / Master only)
500m / 1000m / 1500m / 3000m

Entry fee: Groups 1 and 2 $65, Group 3 $40

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