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Corie Stoddard Brings Home the Bronze!

In her second Winter Olympics, Puget Sound skater Corinne Stoddard brings home the Bronze in the Women’s 1500m at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Americans to win a medal at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships since Puget Sounds skater J. R. Celski in 2014 and the first American womenContinue reading “Corie Stoddard Brings Home the Bronze!”

Marley Soldan and Leah Choi make the US 2026 Junior World Speed Skating Team

2026 US Junior Women’s World Speed Skating TeamEmma De Bock, Elise Stave, Marley Soldan, Leah Choi, Elena Stave At the 2026 US Junior Championships Long Track & AmCup 2 in Salt Lake City the weekend of January 16, 2026, Marley and Leah made the US 2026 Junior World Speed Skating Team. They will both travelContinue reading “Marley Soldan and Leah Choi make the US 2026 Junior World Speed Skating Team”

PSSC is the 2025-2026 US Speedskating Long Track Age Group National Club Champion

Aaron Choi, Aaron Zhou, Adriel Elrond Gica, Aileen Oh, Allison La, Audrey Han, Chloe Kim, Clare Jeong, Colin Lee, Edison Gica, Eric Ju Choi, Ethan Zhou, Jayden Oh, Jeinn Oh, Jeremy Kerslake, Jeremy Song, Juliette Song, Kaitlyn Lee, Mason Ha, Nikita Quezon, Shinn Dang, and Winston Dang Puget Sound skaters participated at Long Track AgeContinue reading “PSSC is the 2025-2026 US Speedskating Long Track Age Group National Club Champion”

Eunice Lee, Corie Stoddard, and Cooper McLeod are Headed to Milano Cortina

Eunice Lee, Corie Stoddard, and Cooper McLeod will represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Eunice Lee, a Short Track Speed Skater, will compete in the 3000m Women’s Relay. This is Eunice’s second time participating in the Winter Olympics. Corie Stoddard, a Short Track Speed Skater, will compete in theContinue reading “Eunice Lee, Corie Stoddard, and Cooper McLeod are Headed to Milano Cortina”

2025 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge

Sunday, December 28, 20259 am – 3 pm This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Register by Thursday, December 18, 2025, to avoid late fees. Instructions are in the Entry Form. Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2025 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge. This US SpeedskatingContinue reading “2025 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge”

Emergency Ice Repair Sponsored by Ferrell’s Fire Equipment & Safety

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! Ferrell’s Fire Equipment & Safety FireContinue reading “Emergency Ice Repair Sponsored by Ferrell’s Fire Equipment & Safety”

2025 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open

Sunday , April 6, 20259 am – 2 pm This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2025 Washington State Short Track Championship and the Washington State Short Track Open.  This US Speedskating sanctioned event will be raced on a 111m track onContinue reading “2025 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open”

BECU Backs Cooper

BECU Backs Cooper McLeod on Olympic Journey and Supports Local Speedskating. Not-for-profit credit union BECU is proud to sponsor Kirkland’s Cooper McLeod as he pursues his dream of competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics. McLeod, a proud PSSC member, will attend the 2025 Washington State Short Track Championship to cheer on participants. Additionally, BECU willContinue reading “BECU Backs Cooper”

2025 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open

Sunday, January 19, 20259 am – 2 pm This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2025 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′Continue reading “2025 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open”

2024 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge

Saturday, December 21, 20248 am – 3 pm This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Register by Sunday, December 8, 2024, to avoid late fees. Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2024 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge. This US Speedskating sanctioned event will be raced onContinue reading “2024 Puget Sound Robby Kaufman Short Track Challenge”

2024 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open

Event page with results Sunday, April 7, 2024 This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Submit entries by Sunday, 3/24/2024 to avoid late fees. Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2024 WA State Short Track Championship. This US Speedskating sanctioned event will be raced on a 111m track onContinue reading “2024 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open”

2024 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open

Event page with results Curtis Oh’s Photo Album Sunday, January 14, 2024 This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Submit entries by Friday, 12/22/2023 to avoid late fees. Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2024 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open. This US Speedskating sanctioned event will be racedContinue reading “2024 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open”

2023 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open

This is an International EventThis event is sanctioned by US Speedskating Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2023 Washington Short Track Championship. 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 8 and under will raceContinue reading “2023 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open”

2023 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open

The Puget Sound Speedskating Club wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the 2023 Pacific NorthWest Short Track Open.  We would not have been able to hold our first US Speedskating sanctioned event without the participation of many individuals and organizations. 53 skaters between the ages of 4 and 62 took theContinue reading “2023 Pacific Northwest Short Track Open”