2026 Oval Fall Challenge Short Track

Format: Two Round No-Elimination

This event is open to all skaters skating age 5 and up with a current USS membership (at minimum Club Membership).

Open A Men and Women, as well as Open B Men, will compete in gender-specific, ability-based groups. All other categories will compete in mixed-gender, ability-based groups.

NOTE: Age limit is 5 as of July 1^st, 2026, to enter the competition.

Entry Deadline:

September 15^th, 2026 at 5pm MT

Entry Fee: $65

Late entries accepted until September 21^st, 2026 at 5pm MT. A $100 late entry fee charge will apply.

Preliminary Competition Schedule (Subject to Change)

Saturday: 3pm-6:45pm

Sunday: 3pm-6pm

Eligibility:

• 5 years of age as of 7/1/2026
• Current USS membership – Club Competitor Membership minimum

Official Training:

Official Training is available complimentary on

Friday, September 25^th 3:30pm (Subject to Change)

For additional training times please contact dparra@uolf.org for pricing and availability.

Athlete Check-In – Friday, September 25

All athletes are required to pick up their helmet cover and transponders in person at Heatbox by the entrance.

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

Coaches Meeting – TBD

Sportity Event App

All updates—including grouping, start lists, results, and announcements—will be posted

in the Sportity App.

• Password: 2027STOFC

Travel Information:

Utah Olympic Oval

5662 S Cougar Lane

Kearns, UT  84118

Hotel Information:

Hampton Inn & Suites West Jordan

3923 W Center Park Drive

West Jordan, UT 84084

Limited rooms are available at a preferred rate and are a first come first serve.

Booking link here

Residence Inn by Marriott West Jordan
7558 S Plaza Center Drive
West Jordan, UT 84084

Limited rooms are available at a preferred rate and are a first come first serve.
Booking link here

Or use Hotel Planner to find your accommodation.

Results:

Dropbox

Volunteers:

Please contact LeeAnn Lio at LLio@uolf.org or Linlin Sun at Lsun@uolf.org if you would like to volunteer during the event.

SafeSport & MAAPP Complianc

This event will observe all applicable SafeSport and MAAPP policies to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants. Please review the attached document and visit: 🔗 US Speedskating SafeSport

Additional Topics:

Qualifying Tables

SafeSport

For more information, please contact Linlin Sun lsun@uolf.org