Sunday, October 4, 2026
9 am – 3 pm
This is an International Event
This event is sanctioned by US Speedskating
Register by Thursday, September 24, 2026, to avoid late fees.
Instructions are in the Entry Form.
Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2026 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open. This US Speedskating sanctioned event will be raced on a 111m track on one of the rink’s two 200′ x 85′ sheets of ice. Skaters aged 8 and under will race on an 85m track. Each skater will race in a semifinal and a final in two distances and a super final in a third distance for a total of five races. Race heats will be organized by ability. Award divisions will be based on age and gender.
- Competition Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026, (Open Practice on Saturday)
- Location: Tacoma Twin Rinks, 2645 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
- Sponsored by: Puget Sound Speedskating Club
- Hosted by: PS Ice Sports at Tacoma Twin Rinks
- Meet Directors: Mark Soldan & Ryan Han
| SCHEDULE * | |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2026 (Practice) | |
| Early Check-in | *1:45 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Open Practice ($10**) | *2:30 pm – 3:10 pm |
| PSSC Club Practice (Punch-card Payment) | *3:10 pm – 3:50 pm |
| * All times are tentative | |
| ** Practice Fees will be collected at check-in | |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 (Racing) | |
| Check-In & Equipment Check*** | *8:00 am – 8:30 am |
| Warm Up | *9:00 am – 9:30 am |
| Officials, Team Leaders, and Coaches Meeting | *9:30 am – 9:45 am |
| Opening Ceremony & Races | *9:55 am – 3:00 pm |
| Awards | *3:15 pm – 4:00 pm |
| *** All skaters must be present at equipment check |
Direct questions to MarkSSoldan@gmail.com
Look forward to updates here or via email.
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Participant Safety
Puget Sound Speedskating takes the safety of athletes and visitors seriously. Please familiarize yourself with the SafeSport Policies and Reporting Protocol that we subscribe to.
Ferrell’s Fire Equipment & Safety has generously provided Puget Sound Speedskating and PS Ice Sports with CO2 cylinders and refilling services. With this new capability, we will be able to quickly make emergency ice repairs during training and competitions. Thank you, Ferrell’s, for helping to help keep our athletes safe!