Gliding to Greatness An Overview of Our Skating Academy

1. Gliding to Greatness: An Overview of Our Skating Academy Uniforms • All speed skaters will wear long-sleeved uniforms, knee pads, shin guards, and cut resistant throat protectors, cut resistant and no protrusions, gloves/mittens of a protective nature, and an approved safety helmet with a hard shell and chin strap. • Helmet selection should be made with the help of a knowledgeable speed skating coach or stake shop employee • Elbow pads and Kevlar throat/neck protector are optional • Skates: speed skaters should wear speed skates. Figure skates are not allowed • All competitors must wear competition bibs for both time trial and final races

2. Equipment • Competition equipment, such as skates, must pass all appropriate safety guidelines. All clothing should be made of material conducive to freedom of movement. Athletes are encouraged to bring warm clothing for after the competition.

3. General Rules • Athletes may enter three events if one is the 800 meter race. • A start pistol shall be used to begin each race. False starts will require a restart. • All competitors shall race with both skates behind the start line. • A speed skater shall finish the race when the blade of one of his/her skates crosses the finish line after completing the appropriate number of laps in the race.

4. General Rules • Races will be conducted on a 111M Oval short track • Events range from 25M to 3000M • Safety mats will be present during all training and competition periods • Start and finish lines will be made clear before the events

5. General Rules and Modifications • The starter shall position her/himself in front of the start line so that he/she is clearly visible and distinguishable as the starter to all competitors starting the race. • The starter shall give each competitor a chance to do his/her best by: • Giving the competitors ample time to settle down and assure a balanced position after taking their marks. • Starting the sequence over if any competitor is off-balance. • Not holding the competitors too long after the set signal.

6. General Rules and Modifications • Always using the starting commands and signals as well as the correct signals for hearing impaired athletes. • Skaters making two false starts shall be disqualified. • There will be no more than 4 competitors on the track competing at the same time. • There shall be exactly two competitors on the track competing at the same time unless there is an odd number of competitors in a particular division, then three competitors shall compete at the same time during one heat within that division.

7. General Rules and Modifications • When a skater has completed their laps and crosses the finish line, they need to return to the center of the rink. • When there is an even number of competitors within a division, the order of start shall be determined by a random draw of the competitor names. • The first and second names drawn will be the first pair of skaters to come in that division, the third and fourth names to be drawn will be the second pair, and so on until all names are drawn. • The skaters whose names were drawn on even numbered draws shall be assigned the starting position toward the end of the line furthest from the rink barrier, on the inside of the track.

8. Report Joseph Merlin introduced the first patented roller skate in 1760. • In 1863, James Plimpton, a businessman from Massachusetts invented a roller skate that could actually turn and make curves.

9. Goals and Objectives • The goals and objectives for skating is mainly to do what you please. • There are no limitations. • To complete difficult creative tricks is the major objective. • It is a unique activity where you can try new things without any rules.

10. Terms & Condition • Blocks- markers used to define track boundaries both short track and long track • Fartlek- Swedish term for "speed play" • Guards- Rubber, leather or plastic protective covering for skate blades, Used to protect the skate blade • when walking to and from the ice surface • Offset- the placement of the left blade on short track skates to the left to accommodate turning (cornering) on the short track • Ricochets- plyometric exercise involving rapid rate of leg and foot movements with minimal vertical and horizontal distance allowing for greater rate of execution • Twists- plyometric exercise involving emphasis on the torqueing / lateral movement of the torso without involvement of the shoulders and arms • Undammed Landing- plyometric landing without delay( no additional knee flexion for cushioning landing results in higher power and force

11. Conclusion • Skate into Excellence: • Our Skating Academy is not just a training ground; it's a journey toward mastery, offering a holistic approach to skating education. • Join Us on the Ice: • Embrace the elegance, precision, and joy of skating. Enroll today to glide into a world of skill, artistry, and athletic accomplishment. • For more details, Visit our websiteor contact us at 8146464300.

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