THE FAST LANE - FALL EDITION |
Hello, Speed Skating Alberta Community,
Welcome Back to The Fast Lane!
The season is officially in full swing, and it’s been amazing to see so many of you back on the ice, racing, cheering, volunteering, and supporting each other across Alberta!
This edition of The Fast Lane is all about celebrating our growing community and keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the province. From recent competition highlights and upcoming events, to opportunities to get involved and stories from our members, there’s lots to share and even more to look forward to.
Whether you’re a skater, parent, coach, official, or club volunteer, thank you for being part of what makes speed skating in Alberta so special.
Let’s keep building momentum together!
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Meet The 2025-2026 Board of Directors |
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Greg Ogilvie
Vice President
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Antonio Faiola
Past President
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World Cup Tickets
Get them with a discount
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The fastest long track speed skaters from over 30 countries return to Calgary's Olympic Oval for the second ISU World Cup Speed Skating event of the season from November 21-23, 2025.
Don't miss your chance to experience the mind-blowing speed in person and cheer on Canada's very best as they compete for medals and to secure their spot for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina!
Tickets are now on-sale for members of the Canadian speed skating community. Use the exclusive discount code CLUBS to save on 15% off all tickets types. Come with your family and friends and help us create a true home ice advantage on the 'Fastest Ice in the World'!
The CLUBS discount code is valid until November 7th.
See you there!
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Peace River & Lethbridge kicked off the Provincial competition season. |
Peace River hosted a smaller but spirited meet — a great chance for northern skaters to get back on the line and for volunteers and officials to gain valuable experience early in the season.
Meanwhile, Lethbridge welcomed its largest group of young racers in years at the Cavendish Farms Centre, filling the rink with energy and excitement. What a great start to the season!
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National Competition Comes to Calgary |
Speed Skating Alberta is proud to host the first of three national events this season — the Neo Junior Short Track Championships — taking place November 8 & 9 at the Olympic Oval.
Ten Alberta skaters will be racing against some of the best young athletes in the country. Come cheer them on, or join the action by volunteering.
You can sign up HERE!
This isn’t the first time Alberta has been represented on the national stage this season. Skaters from across the province have already competed at the Canadian Short Track Championships in Montreal, Canadian Long Track Championships in Calgary, and the Canadian Junior Short Track Championships in Sherbrooke— bringing home strong performances, valuable experience, and plenty of pride for Team Alberta.
🏁 From personal bests to podiums and World Cup qualifications, Alberta skaters have been making their mark across Canada — congratulations to all who’ve worn the Alberta colours already this season!
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We’re not collecting entry fees for the Neo Jr's event, but you can still support by participating in our 50/50!
Every ticket purchased helps contribute to event costs — and gives you the chance to walk away with a little extra cash yourself!
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Neo Jr ST Championships 50/50
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Meet the 2025 Provincial Team |
We’re excited to introduce this season’s Speed Skating Alberta Provincial Team — a talented group of athletes proudly representing our province across Canada!
The purpose of the Provincial Team is to:
• Provide a clear pathway for Alberta skaters to progress from club-level development to national-level competition, and
• Recognize and connect Alberta’s top-performing skaters, fostering a strong sense of team identity and community across the province.
This year, 35 athletes have been named to the Provincial Team, with 5 skaters joining the Provincial (Junior) Development Team, and several others already earning their spot on the team early in the season!
We’re also continuing with the Youth Development Team this year — and we’re excited to share the full team list and updated criteria with our community.
Congratulations to all athletes named to our Provincial and Development Teams! Click on the button below to find out who's on the team this year!
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Read about what others have been up to in the community |
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Meet Paige!
Every great journey begins with a single stride, and for Paige, that stride started right here in our Learn to Skate program last season. With determination in her heart and a growing passion for speed skating, she took the next step and joined the Border Blades team this year.
Paige’s hard work and positive spirit quickly shone through, and on October 18–19 she competed in her very first event — the Prairie Opener. She skated with focus, and determination, achieving new personal bests and proudly bringing home a bronze medal.
Paige’s journey is a wonderful reminder that with effort, perseverance, and a willingness to challenge yourself, amazing things can happen. The Border Blades are so proud to have Paige on our team, and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!
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Follow along on our Sportity Chanels with the following codes:
STSSA2526
LTSSA2526
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We're in This Together
Our strength has always been our people, our skaters, coaches, volunteers, officials, clubs, and families.
Let’s make this season one to remember. Celebrate personal bests, step up for your community, and don’t forget to have fun along the way.
We’d love to hear from you. Got a story to share, from your club or as a skater, an achievement to celebrate, or a question about what’s next? Email us at info@speedskatingalberta.ca or tag us on social media.
We would love to highlight your speed skating story in the next issue!
Together, we will shape the future of speed skating in Alberta
With gratitude,
Maggie
Executive Director
P.S. You’re receiving this newsletter because you’re part of the Speed Skating Alberta community, whether as a member, supporter, or subscriber. You can unsubscribe anytime below.
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