The international speed skating season kicked off in August with some local preliminary races.
It continues this week with a handful off events listed below. These introductory matches give skaters the chance to shake the cobwebs out of their legs and gear up for a profitable year.
Long Track
Friday through Sunday, September 28-30, the Dutch Classic will take place in Nijmegen, Netherlands. That same Saturday and Sunday, the Desert Classic will wrap up with its Finale in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Short Track
Saturday and Sunday, September 15th and 16th, the Trnava Cup welcomes Juniors and Senior-level competitors to Trnava, Slovakia.
The following weekend, Friday through Sunday (September 21-23) will be the first of the Canadian National Team selections. September 22-24, the Romanian Open opens in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania.
The last weekend of the month, on September 29th and 30th, the Hanse Cup and Rostck Junior Challenge will be in Rostock, Germany. In the US in Midland, the American Cup I is to be held then as well.
Others
Certainly there are other clubs and countries with meets happening around the globe. Unfortunately, those dates are quite literally lost in translation. If you would like to have your speed skating event noted on future blogs, please email them with complete location information.
