Speed Skating Canada | Patinage de vitesse Canada

Dans la poursuite par équipes d'hier, Valerie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin et Isabelle Weidemann on employé une nouvelle stratégie concoctée par leur entraîneur Remmelt Eldering après une nuit d’insomnie. Le plan a fonctionné à la perfection!

For the second time in as many weeks, Canada earned a pair of World Cup medals in the Team Pursuit! The Canadian women’s team set a new track record to win their second straight gold, while the men’s squad earned silver earlier in the day. EN: https://bit.ly/39v50rj FR: https://bit.ly/2Yu0gvM

The Canadian speed skating community is saddened to learn of the passing of John V. Sands (87), who left us peacefully on December 31 following a brief battle with cancer. An early member of the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club, Sands represented Canada at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and was later involved as a coach and volunteer. The SSC Hall of Fame member also generously established the Gagné Family Award, which honours the family legacies that run through the sport.

Dans le cadre de la journée Bell Cause pour la cause, Luc Bellemare de L'antichambre a discuté avec Samuel Girard de sa décision de ranger ses patins à l'âge de 22 ans. Quelle avait donc été la réflexion menant à ce choix du champion olympique? #BellCause #BellLetsTalk

Bonne année et bonne santé! Let's ring in the New Year by celebrating some memorable moments from the 2019-2020 season. As you can see by the smiles in these photos, 2020 wasn't all that bad!

The 2019-2020 season brought us some incredible long track moments. Which one was your favorite? --- La saison 2019-2020 nous a apporté des moments incroyables en longue piste. Lequel était votre préféré?

La saison 2019-2020 nous a donné des moments incroyables en courte piste. Lequel était votre préféré? --- The 2019-2020 season gave us some amazing short track moments. Which one was your favourite?

This year has been exceptionally difficult, so it's more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. Take a moment to check in on your teammates, family and friends. Listen. Be kind. Be compassionate. Join the conversation - today and every day - to help end the stigma around mental health. #BellLetsTalk

In November, the City of Montreal revealed it has set aside $20 million to build a permanent long track oval. We can't wait to see this project become a reality!

We’re going virtual! The 2021 Canadian Youth Challenge presented by Intact Insurance Intact Assurance is now underway. Skaters ages 10 to 15 can once again compete on the national stage, this time in a series of virtual events that they can complete locally. The long track challenges run from January 18 to February 21. Open to skaters of all abilities from ages 10 to 15 Long track events include 100m, 300m, 500m and Team Pursuit Submit your times before February 21 ...to see how you measure up Win individual prizes, club prizes and bragging rights EN https://bit.ly/3iQyaEx FR https://bit.ly/2Nwo003

Graeme Fish had his breakthrough year last season, crushing the 10,000m world record to become a World Champion at age 22. The long-distance specialist is already looking ahead at 2022 for his main target: the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Après avoir réalisé de nombreux exploits olympiques en longue piste, Catriona Le May Doan aidera maintenant les athlètes à réaliser leur rêve olympique.

As we move FASTER FORWARD toward 2021, we're wishing you and those you love a holiday season filled with moments of joy and laughter! Alors que nous avonçons PLUS VITE, PLUS LOIN vers l'année 2021, nous désirons vous souhaiter, ainsi qu'à vos proches, une période des fêtes remplie de moments de joie et d'éclats de rire.

Prédire l’état de forme d’un athlète pour chaque jour de la semaine comme on le ferait pour les conditions météorologiques. Forme physique, état psychologique, niveau de fatigue Des données multifactorielles sont collectées et analysées depuis plusieurs années au sein de l’équipe nationale de patinage de vitesse courte piste.

We’re proud that Speed Skating Canada alumni and triple Olympic medalist Catriona Le May Doan has been named Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games! Our CEO Susan Auch reacts to the Canadian Olympic Committee announcement: Training alongside Catriona throughout my skating career, I witnessed first-hand her drive, passion and commitment to excellence both on and off the ice. Catriona’s accomplishments have only grown since she hung up her skates, and we are fortunate to count her among the most steadfast ambassadors of the Canadian sport community. Our athletes will undoubtedly benefit from her experience, leadership and encouragement as they prepare to compete on the world’s biggest stage.

Coming off of the best season of his young career, Tyson Langelaar has had to readjust on the fly with pandemic changes, but he remains unwavering in his Olympic goals He tells his story in this week's Player's Own Voice for CBC Olympics.

Happy Brand-a-Versary! We launched the new Speed Skating Canada brand one year ago! If you still don't own a piece with our awesome new logo, visit our e-shop to check out the latest designs - from tees and toques to hoodies and masks. Wear your love of speed skating (and Canada) on and off the ice!