TWO DAYS OF RACING !!!
Saturday & Sunday , April 4 – 5, 2026
9 am – 2 pm
This is an International Event
This event is sanctioned by US Speedskating
Register by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to avoid late fees.
Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2026 Washington State Short Track Championship and the Washington State Short Track Open. This 2-day 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 6 and under will race on an 85m track. On April 4 (Saturday), events 1 and 2 will each consist of both semifinal and final rounds. On April 5 (Sunday), event 3 will also consist of both semifinal and final rounds. Event 4 will consist of a final round only. Should there be a large number of participants, it will be divided into a B Final and an A Final. No relay races will be held. A 4th distance (sprints) will be added if time permits. Racers will be heated according to ability determined by entry seed times. Skaters with less than one-year short track experience will race in Novice Groups. Event officials may reorganize heats in the interest of safety. Awards will be given according to points totals in each gender and age division.
- Competition Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 4 – 5, 2026 (Open Practice Friday)
- 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 Director: Mark Soldan
Note: This competition consists of two concurrent events, the Washington State Short Track Championship and the Washington State Short Track Open. Only Washington State residents will receive placements in the Championship.
TWO DAY COMPETITION FORMAT
- Finals, Semifinals, Quarterfinals (if necessary) for 3 distances (at least 6 races per attendee).
- 4th distance (sprints) will be added if time permits.
- Relays will be held after all distance races on second day.
| SCHEDULE* | ||
| Friday, April 3, 2026 (Practice & Early Check-in Only) | ||
| Early Check-In | *4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | |
| Open Visitor Practice ($10**) | *4:30 pm – 5:05 pm | |
| PSSC Practice (Punch-card Payment) | *5:10 pm – 5:45 pm | |
| * All times are tentative | ||
| ** Practice Fees will be collected in-person at check-in only | ||
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Race Day 1) | ||
| Check-In & Equipment Check*** | *8:00 am – 8:30 am | |
| Warm Up | *9:00 am – 9:30 am | |
| Officials and Coaches Meeting | *9:30 am – 9:45 am | |
| Opening Ceremony & Races | *9:55 am – 2:00 pm | |
| *** All skaters must be present at equipment check | ||
| Sunday, April 5, 2025 (Race Day 2) | ||
| Warm Up | *9:00 am – 9:30 am | |
| Opening Ceremony & Races | *9:55 am – 2:00 pm | |
| Awards | *2:30 pm – 3:15 pm |
Direct questions to MarkSSoldan@gmail.com
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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!
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