Gliding to Greatness: An Overview of Our Skating Academy
                     Gliding to Greatness: An Overview of Our 
Skating Academy
Uniform
• All speed skaters will wear long-ssleeved 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Terms & Condition
• Blocks- markers used to define • Ricochets- plyometric exercise 
track boundaries both short track involving rapid rate of leg and foot 
and long track movements with minimal vertical 
and horizontal distance allowing 
• Fartlek- Swedish term for "speed for greater rate of execution
play"
• Twists- plyometric exercise 
• Guards- Rubber, leather or plastic involving emphasis on the 
protective covering for skate torqueing / lateral movement of 
blades, Used to protect the skate the torso without involvement of 
blade the shoulders and arms
• when walking to and from the ice • Undammed Landing- plyometric 
surface landing without delay( no 
additional knee flexion for 
• Offset- the placement of the left cushioning landing results in 
blade on short track skates to the higher power and force
left to accommodate turning 
(cornering) on the short track
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 website or contact us at 
8146464300.
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