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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
cross-tracking
Sports; Speed skating
This is a term to describe when a skater incorrectly cross's the track.
disqualification
Sports; Speed skating
When a skater is excluded from further participation in the skating competition. See Rules of the Game for further details.
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