LTPAD IN ONTARIO THE NEXT CHAPTER PRESENTER: DAVE STEWART VP TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

LTPAD IN ONTARIO THE NEXT CHAPTER

PRESENTER: DAVE STEWART

VP TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

LTPAD ALIGNMENTNew racing formats 2012-2013

● Offer age-appropriate distances and skill-based events

● Increase the number of racing opportunities for all skaters

● Create a more challenging racing experience for top-ranked skaters

● Create a more inclusive racing experience for lower-ranked skaters

● Encourage skater participation in Long Track and Short Track

● Provide a clear path towards provincial rankings and national championships

● Reduce wait times between races

● Reduce the amount of travel for younger skaters by raising the profile of local meets

● Reduce the administrative work for volunteers

AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

SHORT TRACK

Boys Girls

Ages 11 years old and younger Ages 10 years old and younger

12 years old 11 years old




Junior B (15 – 16 years old) Junior B (15-16 years old)

Junior A (17-18 years old) Junior A (17-18 years old)

Neo-Senior (19-22 years old) Neo-Senior (19-22 years old)

23 years old and above 23 years old and above

AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

LONG TRACK

Boys Girls

Ages 11 years old and younger Ages 10 years old and younger





Open (16-29 years old) Open (15-29 years old)

Masters (30 years old and above) Masters (30 years old and above)

RACING SERIES

SHORT TRACK

• FUNdamentals

• Introduction to Competition

• Competition-Development

FUNDAMENTALS RACING SERIES

Local Club Organized Events

Girls 10 years and younger / Boys 11 years and younger

● Any size Ice pad is acceptable

● 2 hours to 1 Day and can be held during regular club practice times

● Start and end times are flexible

● Races are a combination of traditional racing and skill-based events

● Age class or Ability groupings. Primarily for younger age skaters but also welcomes older skaters who are new to speed skating and/or new to racing.

● Traditional racing distances and skill-based events. Track size should be 100m.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION RACING SERIES

Regional East, Central, West and Flex

Girls 11-14 years / Boys 12-15 years

● Olympic Size Ice pad but NHL size also acceptable

● 1 Day Meet (except Provincial Championships which is 2 days)

● Skaters are required to stay within their assigned region based on their home club.

● Racing on a 100.0m track

● Open Class. Skaters will be grouped into Divisions based on 400m seed time within the larger open class format to

provide the best possible racing experience.

● 3 fixed distances (200m, 400m, 1500m) and a 4th distance Aim is 7-8 races per meet.

● Boys 15 need to select at the start of the season whether they will race the Introduction to Competition racing series or the Competition-Development racing series.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION RACING SERIES SENIOR AND MASTERS

Regional East, Central, West and Flex

Senior 23-29 years and Masters 30+ years

● 1 Day Meet (year end Provincial Championships)

● Skaters are required to stay within their assigned region based on their home club.

● Racing on a 111.12m track

● Open Class. Skaters will be grouped into Divisions based on 500m seed time within the larger open class format to

provide the best possible racing experience.

● 3 fixed distances (500m, 777m, 1000m) and a 4th distance Aim is 7-8 races per meet. Max 16 racers.

● Skaters who are 23 years of age and older may apply for racing eligibility for the season to participate in the

Competition-Development Racing Series.

COMPETITION-DEVELOPMENT RACING SERIES

Provincial level

Girls 15-22 / Boys 15-22 / Senior or Master skaters if applicable

● Olympic Size Ice pad

● 2 Day Meets. Racing on 111.12m track.

● Open Class. Skaters will be grouped into Divisions within the larger open class format based on 500m + 1500m times to provide the best possible racing experience.

● 3 fixed distances (500m, 1000m, 1500m) and a 4th distance. Aim is 12 races per meet (500m x 4, 1000m x 4, 1500m x 3, final 3000m

● Meets Sept – Dec will base advancement on times. Meets Jan-Mar will base advancement on placement.

● Skaters who are 23 years of age and older may apply for racing eligibility for the season to participate in the

Competition-Development Racing Series.

LONG TRACK PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

OSSA will host only 1 Long Track meet per season

Skaters of all ages and abilities

Age Distances

Girls 8 and youngerBoys 8 and younger

Mass Start 100m, 200m, 400m, 500m

Girls 9-10,Boys 9-11

Mass Start 300m, 500m, 800m, 1000m

Girls 11, Boys 12 Mass Start 300m, Mass Start 3000m,Olympic Style 100m & 500m

Girls 12, Boys 13 Mass Start 300m, Mass Start 3000m, Olympic Style 100m & 500m

Girls 13, Boys 14 Mass Start 300mOlympic Style 100m, 500m & 3000m

Girls 14, Boys 15 Mass Start 300mOlympic Style 100m, 500m & 3000m

Open Female 15-29,Open Male 16-29,Masters Female and Male (30 and older)

Olympic Style 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m

PLEASE NOTE…..• An Information Manual will be developed by OSSA (by

September 1, 2012) to provide direction on FUNdamentals meet formats and practice sessions

• Speed Skating Canada equipment requirements (Regulation D3-100) will be in effect for all Intro to Comp and Comp-Dev meets

• Regional designation for Intro to Comp meets are firm

• Boys 15 must complete racing form by September 15, 2012

• Senior and Master skaters must complete Senior Eligibility form to skate Comp-Devt by September 15, 2012

• Coaching certification requirements are firm. Courses will be offered in late August – September - October

COMPETITION CALENDAR *RECOMMENDED FORMAT * DATES & LOCATIONS MOSTLY CONFIRMED

FUNdamentals1 Day meets

Intro to Comp West

Intro to Comp Central

Intro to Comp East

Comp-Devt

Oct 14 London (West)Oct 14 Ottawa (East)

Oct 13London

Oct 20 Clarington?

Nov 10Brampton

Oct 13Ottawa

Sept 29-30 Clarington

Dec 8 Barrie(Central)

Nov or Dec meet needed

Dec 1Markham

Nov 3 Gloucester

Nov 3-4 Cambridge

Jan 13Oakville

Jan 26Toronto

Dec meet needed

NEW date TBD??

Mar 2Milton

Feb 16Barrie

Feb 9Brockville

Jan 12-13 Clarington

Mar 9-10 Provincials



Feb 2-3 Gloucester

Apr 6Master Provincials

Ottawa


Ottawa


Ottawa

Feb 23-24ProvincialsK-W

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LTPAD IN ONTARIO THE NEXT CHAPTER PRESENTER: DAVE STEWART VP TECHNICAL PROGRAMS