2026 Age Group Nationals Short Track
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 | ST National | Norwood, MA, USA
Spectators
Athletes
2026 US Age Group National Championships
Short Track
March 20-22, 2026
The Skating Club of Boston | 750 University Ave | Norwood, MA 02062
Format: All-Finals – No-Elimination
This event is open to skaters who hold a US citizenship or be a temporary or permanent resident in the US.
NOTE: Age limit is 7 years as of July 1 2025
Entry Deadline:
March 10, 2026 at 5pm MT
Entry Fee: $125
Late entries accepted until March 16 5pm MT. A $100 late entry fee charge will apply.
Preliminary Schedule:
Friday: 8:00am-5pm*
Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm*
Sunday: 8:00am-4pm*
*times are subject to change
Coaches Meeting:
Thursday, March 19 6:30pm
A Zoom link will be sent to all eligible and current coaches named by their athletes during the registration process.
Official Training:
Official Training is available complimentary on
Thursday, March 19 from 15:45-18:00
15' - 15:45-16:00 Junior D
15' - 16:00-16:15 Junior C
10' - 16:15-16:30 Resurface
45' - 16:35-17:20 Junior E (camp)
10' - 17:20-17:30 Resurface
15' - 17:30-17:45 Masters
15' - 17:45-18:00 Seniors, Junior A, B
For additional training times please contact leslie.graham@scboston.org for pricing and availability.
Safety Equipment:
All USS member skaters are required to wear full-body cut-resistant protection (either integrated into the skinsuit or separate underwear). Please take note of ISU Communication #2636 and that USS will follow the ISU’s guidance regarding the level of mandatory and recommended equipment for the 2025-2026 season.
- Age Group Nationals
- Mandatory required minimum: full-body cut resistant Level 2 suit.
- Highly recommended: full-body cut resistant Level 3 suit.
- Gloves. As per ISU rule 288 (ISU Comm 2636) it is required that skaters wear Level 3 cut resistant gloves or mitts for protection. Gloves must be predominantly white in color.
- Eye protection. All skaters are required to wear appropriate safety eye protection. Eye protection should be shatter-resistant glasses or a complete visor (as per ISU comm 2636). A safety strap to hold the eyeglasses is recommended.
USS will do random checks to inspect the equipment of skaters at the event. Cut resistant racing suite must cover properly and entirely the neck. Skaters with inadequate neck protection will be required to wear an extra neck protector or will not be allowed to start. f
Please refer to USS Rules & Regulations for all other requirements.
Travel Information:
The Skating Club of Boston
750 University Ave
Norwood, MA 02062
Hotel Information:
TBD
Or use Hotel Planner to find your accommodation.
Volunteers:
Please contact Jen Kola at jkola@baystatespeedskating.org if you would like to volunteer during the event.
Eligibility:
- 7 years of age before July 1st 2025
- Current USS National Competitor Membership
- US citizenship or a temporary or permanent resident card for the US
- Meeting the applicable time standard for the respective age group
Qualifying Time Standard:
(see table below or USS Rules & Regs)
*times have to be achieved according to point F) 2. For Age Group National Championships, qualifying times/seed times must have been achieved at an ISU, USS or any other national governing body sanctioned competition that is printed in a published protocol and accessible online.
Athlete Check-In:
All athletes are required to pick up their helmet cover and transponders either in person or via a designated individual on Thursday, March 19th at The Skating Club of Boston.
Random equipment checks will be performed throughout the weekend.
No deposit will be required.
Not returned transponders will be charged to the skater at $100/unit.
Not returned helmet covers will be charged to the skater at $20/cover.
Spectators:
All athletes will receive two complimentary tickets per day for the event upon check-in. Additional tickets can be purchased at The Skating Club of Boston at day of event.
Results:
Dropbox
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