2025 US Championships Short Track & Fall WCQ

Join us for the US Short Track Championships and witness the exhilarating world of speed skating up close!

This is your chance to see World Champion, Kristen Santos, and other top athletes push the limits of speed and precision on the ice. Feel the adrenaline as they race at lightning speeds, executing breathtaking passing maneuvers, and withholding 2-3 G in the turns.

Get ready for heart-pounding action, edge-of-your-seat excitement, and the electrifying atmosphere that only live short track speed skating can deliver. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the sport, the US Short Track Championships promises unforgettable moments and inspiring performances.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the action.

A detailed schedule will be posted closer to competition, with events tentatively scheduled from 9 AM to 3 PM each day.

Key Infomation:

Entry deadline: September 10th, 2024

Late Entry Deadline: September 15th, 2024; a $100 late entry fee charge will be added.

Preliminary Schedule:

Friday: 1500m #1 & 500m #1 – Qualifying Rounds and Finals

Saturday: 1000m #1 & 1500m #2 – Qualifying Rounds and Finals

Sunday: 500m #2 & 1000m #2 – Qualifying Rounds and Finals

Eligibility & Race Format:

Format: All-Finals - Elimination

This event will serve as qualifying event for selecting the US Short Track Fall World Cup Team.

Please note that the ZERO-FALSE-START rule will be in place.

This event is open to US citizens only who are eligible to represent the United States at international competitions.

NOTE: Skaters with US citizenship AND an ISU clearance certificate indicating that they compete for another country than the US are NOT ELIGIBLE.

• 14 years of age before July 1^st 2024
• Eligible to represent the US at international competition
• Relay participation is mandatory

Qualifying Time Standard:

Women: 48.500

Men: 46.000

*times have to be achieved according to point E) 1. In the USS Rules & Regulations