Do you feel the need for speed? Or just looking for a fun way to get and stay fit?
Those who are comfortable with the basic skills of ice skating yet want to go faster on the ice, can join our
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introductory speed skating program taught by Olympic Gold Medalist Derek Parra and his coaching staff.
Once an athlete has graduated from the Learn to Speed Skate program, he or she can test their skills in our Oval Speed Skating Club programs.
As part of our Community Olympic Development infinit
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ive, the Oval Speed Skating Clubs offer athletes a facility develop their skills, learn to train and train to win.
For high-performance athletes, the Oval is the home training facility for a group of international athletes, which have included USA Olympic gold medalist Derek Parra and other athletes.
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ave been part of the FAST (Facilitated Athlete Sport Training) program now under the direction of Long Track Head coach Matt Kooreman and Short Track Coaches Anthony Barthell & Alex Izykowski.
These programs are designed for up-and-coming athletes who which to acheive a higher level of speed skating success.
F.A.S.T. (Facilitated Athlete Sport Training)
The Utah Olympic Oval's F.A.S.T. Program offers a unique and individualized training program within a world-class, positive and supportive environment. Skate with other world class athletes in a program that will challenge your abilities and help you to reach your full potential.
Selection Factors for the FAST program include:
Speed Skating experiences
Personal bests
Ability to work within the team
Potential & Commitment
Note: applicants not accepted to the FAST program will be admitted to the CLUB program.
Long Track drop-in sessions are open to anyone interested in going just a little bit faster on the "Fastest Ice on Earth".
Participants must wear speed skates to access the ice.
