Marc Gagnon was named the new head coach of the Canadian national program today, following an adjustment to the coaching structure within the high-performance program that also sees veteran coach Sebastien Cros move into the newly created role of assistant head coach.
Author: Alain Brouillette
Nominations open for Speed Skating Canada’s 2023-24 Awards Program
Members of the Canadian speed skating community have until July 20, 2024 to submit their nominations for the 2023-24 Speed Skating Canada Awards Program.
11 different communities slated to host national-level speed skating competitions during the 2024-25 season
Speed Skating Canada and host organizing committees from 11 different communities across the country will partner to host a total of 16 national-level competitions during the upcoming 2024-25 season, which runs from September to March.
Olympic relay champion Pascal Dion announces retirement from Canadian short track speed skating team
Double Olympic medalist Pascal Dion has decided to hang up his skates and retire from Canada’s short track speed skating program following an impressive 10-year international career that saw him reach the top of the podium on the Olympic, World Championship and World Cup stages.
MyVeloFit helps Canada’s top speed skaters find an optimal riding position for off-season training
With the off-season now in full-swing, members of Canada’s national short track speed skating team were treated to a professional bike fitting session from MyVeloFit.
Speed Skating Canada confirms National and NextGen long track teams for 2024-25 season
Speed Skating Canada is proud to unveil the 37 long track skaters that have been selected to its National and NextGen teams for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Speed Skating Canada confirms National and NextGen short track teams for 2024-25 season
Speed Skating Canada is proud to unveil the 38 skaters that have been nominated to its National and NextGen short track teams for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Olympian Jordan Belchos announces retirement from Canada’s national speed skating team
Olympian Jordan Belchos has announced his retirement from Canada’s national speed skating team, bringing an end to a successful 17-year career that included over a dozen medals and two Olympic appearances.
Hosting bids now being accepted for select national short track speed skating competitions
Speed Skating Canada is now accepting bids from interested host communities for several national-level competitions planned for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, including five national championships.
Nagano Skate rejoins Speed Skating Canada as an official equipment supplier
A world-leader in speed skating equipment is returning to the Speed Skating Canada family, as Nagano Skate has signed a two-year agreement that will see them become an official supplier to Canada’s national speed skating programs.
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