REFERENCE LIBRARY
Speed Skating Resources
Helpful guides and trusted links for DCSS skaters, parents, coaches and volunteers — from your first lesson to your next competition.
Skaters & Parents
Getting started, improving skills and caring for equipment.
Explore the learn-to-skate and learn-to-speed-skate pathway, including instructional skill videos.
Skater equipment & development
Find athlete resources, equipment information and guidance as your skater progresses.
Skate sharpening & maintenance
See equipment-care videos and technical resources. Ask DCSS about using the club’s sharpening equipment.
Learn about financial assistance for eligible families toward sport registration and equipment.
Check eligibility and local availability for financial support with sport participation.
Competitions & Results
Feel prepared for race day and follow competition results.
A helpful outside-club guide to packing, warmups, race schedules and meet-day routines. Procedures may vary by event.
Find regional short-track and long-track meet results from Atlantic Canada.
Browse short-track competitions, skater profiles and results where events are listed.
100m and 111m track information
Find videos explaining the two track layouts and when skaters may move between them.
Consult Speed Skating Canada’s current procedures and regulations.
Coaches & Volunteers
Lesson ideas, coaching education and ways to support the sport.
First & Fast Strides teaching toolkit
Download the program manual, curriculum, practice activities and skater tracking tools.
Coaching pathway & certification
Review NCCP coaching levels, training expectations and professional-development resources.
Explore drills, technical demonstrations, racing concepts and equipment-maintenance videos.
Access coaching records, training modules and certification information.
Learn about officiating and access manuals, forms and education resources.
Safety & Skater Development
Resources that support safe, positive and sustainable progress.
Find education, reporting information and resources to promote a safe sport environment.
Access concussion-awareness training and related guidance for families and coaches.
Explore development frameworks and technical resources for age-appropriate progression.
Check official athlete and protective-equipment resources; always follow current event rules.
Crash Padding & Rink Safety
Crash padding reduces the risk of serious injury when skaters reach the boards. Requirements depend on track geometry, skater speed and other circumstances. Officials should consult current Speed Skating Canada rules for padding placement, thickness, inspection and installation.
Canada Winter Games & Atlantic Results
2027 Canada Winter Games
Québec 2027 — Official Games Website
Games news, venues, schedules and event information.
Nova Scotia — 2027 Standards & Rankings
Review published qualifying standards, recorded times and compiled short- and long-track rankings.
Speed Skating Nova Scotia — Canada Games Information
Check provincial policies and any updated athlete-selection bulletins as they become available.
Canada Games — Speed Skating Overview
Learn about the short-track and long-track events at the Canada Winter Games.
Technical Packages & Atlantic Results
2027 Short Track Technical Package (PDF)
Official Canada Games rules, age eligibility, race formats and other technical requirements.
2027 Long Track Technical Package (PDF)
Official Canada Games requirements for long-track speed skating.
Atlantic Short Track Speed Skating Results
Search Atlantic competition results, skater records, personal bests and meet information.
External links are provided for convenience. Check the source organization for the latest rules, equipment standards, eligibility and program information.
Note: The rankings website is a reference tool. Final team selection and athlete eligibility are governed by the current Speed Skating Nova Scotia selection criteria and official Canada Games rules.