CALGARY, ALBERTA – Olympic and Paralympic athletes, media personalities and corporates executives, will be strapping on the long blades and teaming up with Canada’s best long track speed skaters to determine the fastest relay team on ice during a media day in Calgary on Thursday, January 9 at 12:00pm.
In addition to announcing event details and unveiling the Canadian skaters that will compete during the ISU World Cup Speed Skating‘s return to Calgary, many of city’s athletes and community leaders will form relay teams in hopes of posting the fastest 400-meter time during Speed Skating Canada’s second annual Dash on Ice.
Guests will be teamed up with the over 20 athletes who will represent Canada on home ice at the third ISU World Cup competition of the season, which will take place January 24-26 at the Olympic Oval. National Team athletes will offer on-ice instruction on how to speed skate, before competitors’ put their skills to the test and race to crown this year’s winning team.
DETAILS
Where: Olympic Oval
- University of Calgary
- 288 Collegiate Blvd. NW
When: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- 12:00pm: Arrival, Welcome, Athlete Introductions, Interviews
- 12:30pm: Participants Receive Skates and Helmets
- 12:45pm: On-Ice Coaching and Practice with National Team Athletes
- 1:00pm: Dash on Ice
Who: Participants Include
- National Long Track Speed Skating Team
- Media Personalities
- Community Leaders
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Media interested in covering the ISU World Cup Speed Skating can apply for accreditation through this online form. Any questions related to media accreditation should be directed to Alain Brouillette.
ISU World Cup Speed Skating
Dates: January 24-26, 2025
Location: Calgary, AB
Venue: Olympic Oval