Former Triathlon Canada executive to start new role with Speed Skating Canada following Milano-Cortina 2026 CALGARY, ALBERTA – One of Canada’s most successful Olympic disciplines will welcome a new technical leader following the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, as Speed Skating Canada announces today the hiring of Phil Dunne as High Performance Director of… Read more »
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – The Canadian and Quebecois speed skating community lost one of its most influential figures last week, as Dr. Jean Grenier sadly passed away at the age of 88. Involved in amateur sport for over 40 years, he is one of the greats of Quebec, Canadian and international speed skating. After founding… Read more »
Jean Pichette, Alexandra Addison and Tristan Stepnuk re-elected as Directors; Alyson Charles re-appointed as Athlete Director for third consecutive year CALGARY, ALBERTA – Four familiar faces retained their positions on Speed Skating Canada’s Board of Directors following elections held at the organization’s 138th Annual General Meeting this past weekend in Calgary. Olympian Jean Pichette (Beaupré,… Read more »
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Speed Skating Canada, the national governing body for long track and short track speed skating, is seeking an experienced and strategic High Performance Director – Long Track Speed Skating to lead Canada’s high performance program into its next phase of international excellence and Olympic success. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the… Read more »
News, funding opportunities and exclusive discounts now delivered directly to over 15,000 registered participants Did you notice Speed Skating Canada in your inbox earlier this week? The organization launched an all-new membership newsletter on Monday, a direct communications channel to reach our over 15,000 athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. This new initiative will help us… Read more »
Members of the Canadian speed skating community have until June 15 to submit their nominations for the 2024-25 Speed Skating Canada Awards Program.
Speed Skating Canada is looking for dedicated individuals to take on leadership roles with its Board of Directors ahead of the 137th AGM and Congress in September 2024.
Award win further cements Speed Skating Canada’s position as a hosting powerhouse CALGARY, ALBERTA – Last season’s 2024 ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Calgary were recognized during Sport Tourism Canada’s annual PRESTIGE Awards banquet, which took place at the host city’s BMO Centre on March 20. The prestigious competition, which was being hosted at… Read more »
Veteran sports administrator will support program until Milan Cortina 2026; search for permanent high performance leader to begin in Fall 2025 CALGARY, ALBERTA – Speed Skating Canada has appointed veteran sports administrator Simon Nathan as interim High Performance Director of the organization’s long track speed skating program, where he will be tasked with guiding the… Read more »
Exclusive discount on sports nutrition products available to Speed Skating Canada’s national membership OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Speed Skating Canada and Gruppo Nutrition have announced a new partnership that will help fuel Canada’s most successful Olympic sport by making premium sports nutrition products available to speed skaters at all levels of the sport, from recreational athletes… Read more »
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