Upcoming events

Scroll through the calendar for a visual look at what’s coming up, or scroll down to view the full list of events. Clicking the button will take you to Speed Skating Canada’s schedule of national events.

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Maple Leaf construction Western Canadian Outdoor Classic
Jan.
13
to Jan. 14

Maple Leaf construction Western Canadian Outdoor Classic

Speed Skating Manitoba is proud to host the first ever Maple Leaf Construction 2024 Western Canadian Outdoor Classic (WCOC) and we would love for you to be a part of it.

There is over $18,500 in prize money to be won at this competition!

Taking place at the Susan Auch Oval in Winnipeg on January 13 2024 - January 14 2024, the WCOC brings together Speed Skating Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia in an effort to preserve outdoor speed skating venues across Western Canada.

This is also Speed Skating Manitoba’s Long Track Championships.

See the prize money breakdown.

Susan Auch Oval (999 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg)

Schedule and Skater List

Red River Speed will be set up at the event this weekend selling speed skating equipment!

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Jan.
12

Friday Night Lights presented by gendis

Friday Night Lights presented by Gendis 

Join us for a night to remember with some prize money on the table. This 100m Sprint Challenge must be done in hockey skates, so hang up your speed skates!

Schedule:

6:00 PM - Arrive

6:15 PM - Practice Skate

6:45 PM - Female Races (7 Races)

6:55 PM - Male Races (12 Races)

7:15 Break

7:30 Female Final (1 Race)

7:22 Male Final (1 Race)

See Skater List

Race List

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Prize Breakdown

Prizes per gender:

$700 - First Place

$350 - Second Place

$175 - Third Place

 

 Details

The competition will consist of one round of 100m races, in which all registrants will compete in a heat, with 3 competitors on the line.  Heats will be seeded based on age.

 

Upon completion, all heat times will be collated, and the top three Males and top three Females will earn a spot in the final, which will consist of the fastest three times in each division.  

 

The finals will determine the order of the first, second, and third place prize money.

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Dec.
27
to Dec. 29

Long Track Camp

Susan Auch Oval (999 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg)

Athlete Registration

Please join us for the Speed Skating Manitoba Long Track Camp 2023 in at the Susan Auch Oval and Cindy Klassen Rec Centre. This camp is designed for club, Development Team, and Provincial Team skaters. Skaters 6 and up are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact info@speedskatingmb.com. 

The camp registration fee is $175 + GST. 

This is non-refundable unless you select the refundable upgrade option. In the event that SSM needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances all registrations will be refunded with exception of the refundable upgrade fee. This is non-refundable, and event cancellation is not covered by the third-party partner.  

Coach Mentorship Program

Speed Skating Manitoba values our coaches of all levels and strive to create opportunities for skill development. We are pleased to include a coaching mentorship session at the SSM Long Track Camp. This will be a FREE three day mentorship opportunity to learn and develop your skills under experienced SSM coaches. 

Camp Schedule to be released closer to start date. 

 

Where: Susan Auch Oval and Cindy Klassen Rec Centre, 999 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB 

When: 10am-4pm December 27th, 10am-4pm December 28th, 10am-4pm December 29th 

 

Camp Requirements:

- Appropriate clothes for training on and off ice

- All mandatory long track gear

- Warm clothes for outdoor training conditions

- Good runners

- Water bottle

- Athletes should bring any healthy food, including lunches 

- Yoga Mats (optional)

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Dec.
7
to Dec. 10

John Rose Open/AM Cup BUS Ticket

This ticket will reserve you a seat on the SSM bus to AM Cup and John Rose Open in Roseville, MN. We are limiting the seat reservations to one parent/guardian per family and skaters only in effort to get the most skaters possible. On November 8th we will open up the remaining tickets to additional family members.

We will meet at the St Norbert Co-op gas bar at 7:00am on December 7th and depart at 7:30am sharp.

Hotel Information:

Booking link: Book your group rate for Speed Skating Manitoba

30 Double rooms on hold until November 21, 2023

Courtyard by Marriott - Roseville

2905 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113

Standard king with sofa bed: $119/night

Standard double queen room: $129/night

Amenities at hotel

Newly renovated hotel

Bar, restaurant, and Starbucks on site

Complimentary high-speed wireless internet service

Microwave & refrigerator in each guest room

Indoor Pool and whirlpool

**All prices are prior to local taxes and proposed rates and room availability are subject to change.

**This is only a proposal and we are not holding rooms at this time. Please let me know if you would like me to reserve these rooms.

**Proposal is subject to availability and proposed rates may expire after 5 days.

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Oct.
14

Short Track Camp

245 Royal Road South, Portage La Prairie

Please join us for the Speed Skating Manitoba Short Track Camp 2023 in Portage la Prairie at Stride Place. This camp is designed for club, Development Team, and Provincial Team skaters. Skaters 6 and up are welcome to attend. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact info@speedskatingmb.com. 

The camp registration fee is $70 + GST

This is non-refundable unless you select the refundable upgrade option. In the event that SSM needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances all registrations will be refunded with exception of he refundable upgrade fee. This is non-refundable, and event cancellation is not covered by the third-party partner.  

Intro to Officiating Seminar 

Speed Skating Manitoba is a volunteer run organization and rely heavily on volunteers for our competitions and events. There are a number of different positions to suit all skills and interest. We are pleased to have our veteran officials offer a FREE one day officiation seminar at the SSM Short Track Camp on Saturday October 7th from 10am-4pm. 

Coach Mentorship Program

Speed Skating Manitoba values our coaches of all levels and strive to create opportunities for skill development. We are pleased to include a coaching mentorship session at the SSM Short Track Camp. This will be a FREE two day mentorship opportunity to learn and develop your skills under experienced SSM coaches. 

Camp Schedule to be released closer to start date. 

 

Where: Stride Place. Portage la Prairie 

When: 9am-5pm Saturday, October 14

 

Camp Requirements:

- Appropriate clothes for training on and off ice

- All mandatory short track safety gear

- Good runners

- Water bottle

- Athletes should bring any healthy food, including a lunch

- Yoga Mats (optional)

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Brainstorming & Idea Sharing Session
May
13

Brainstorming & Idea Sharing Session

We want to hear from you! We are pleased to offer this opportunity this year to provide our community a space to share ideas. We want to hear your ideas on anything and everything Speed Skating Manitoba related! Help us continue to grow and be innovative. This event will be facilitated by Greg Bieber. No ideas a bad idea!

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Intro to Comp Coaching Clinic - 2 Days
May
13
to May 14

Intro to Comp Coaching Clinic - 2 Days

An Introduction to Competition Certified Coach is qualified to assume the responsibilities of a head coach with skaters in Learning to Train (L2T) and Training to Train (T2T) stages of development. It is also the minimum certification required to coach at SSC Championships, selection events, and the MB Winter Games. This course will be facilitated by Tim Comfort. Further details will be shared once registration closes.

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2023 Annual Awards Banquet Presented by Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites
May
12

2023 Annual Awards Banquet Presented by Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites

Please join us in celebrating the successes of the 2022-2023 speed skating season! We will be honouring Provincial Champions, National Medalists, and Annual Award Winners.

Please note, it is a cash bar and the dress code is "smart casual". We encourage you to dress up!

Agenda:

  • 5:30pm - Arrival and Cocktail hour

  • 6:30pm - Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • 7:00pm - Dinner served

  • 7:30pm - Awards  Presentation

  • 8:30pm - Closing Remarks and Thank You's

Don’t forget - you can nominate for the awards until April 16!

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Apr.
13

Try Speed Skating!

Join us at the Corydon Community Centre (1370 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg) for a FREE Try Speed Skating session! Speed skates are included. Bring a helmet and mitts, cut proof if possible. We also recommend a neck guard, shin pads and knee pads.

April 13, 2023

5:00 - 6:00 PM is for kids 4 - 8 years old

6:10 - 7:10 PM is for kids 9 - 14 years old

Spots are limited, register today!

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Jan.
15

Skate the Oval

Join us for the 5th Annual Skate the Oval on Winnipeg's largest ice surface in support of The Children’s Hospital Foundation!

Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Susan Auch Oval, 999 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg

Skate around the Oval, try actual speed skates, see how fast you can skate with the radar gun, enjoy a hot chocolate, listen to great music and watch a speed skating demonstration.

What To Bring:

Your friends and family, skates, and warm clothes.

The first 200 kids will receive a Skate the Oval toque!

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