Speed skating

Speed skating

Speeed skating is a competitive form of ice skating in which individuals race around an ice rink. There are three categories of the sport based on speed and distance they are, short-track speed skating, long-track speed skating and marathon speed skating.

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Speed skating

chief referee

Sports; Speed skating

He is the lead official and he is the one who listens to and makes the final ruling or decision on any protests that are lodged during a race. Only coaches are permitted to speak to the Chief ...

clap skate

Sports; Speed skating

This is the type of skate that is used in long track sped skating. The skating blade on the clap skate detaches from the heel of the boot and this allows the blade of the skate to stay on the ice ...

coaches

Sports; Speed skating

There are two coaches per speed skating team and they help train the skaters, help them plan their strategy for a race and keep the skaters informed of their lap time during a race.

crossing straight

Sports; Speed skating

On a long track skating oval one of the straightaways has a place where skaters can change lanes and this is called the crossing straight.

crossover

Sports; Speed skating

This is a skating technique where the skater pushes one leg behind the other so that they are able to take turns swiftly and also to be able to gather speed while turning. It also helps the skater to ...