2026 Washington STate Short Track Championships & Open

Apr 3, 2026 - Apr 4, 2026 | ST Regional | Tacoma, WA, USA

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2026 Washington State Short Track Championship & Open

TWO DAYS OF RACING !!!

Saturday & Sunday , April 4 – 5, 2026
9 am – 2 pm

This is an International Event
This event is sanctioned by US Speedskating

Register by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to avoid late fees.
Entry form will be available early 2026.

Puget Sound Speedskating Club is pleased to announce the 2026 Washington State Short Track Championship and the Washington State 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′ sheets of ice. Skaters 6 and under will race on an 85m track. Race format and schedule will be announced closer to the event date.

Competition Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 4 – 5, 2026 (Open Practice Friday)
Location: Tacoma Twin Rinks, 2645 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Sponsored by: Puget Sound Speedskating Club
Hosted by: PS Ice Sports at Tacoma Twin Rinks
Meet Director: Mark Soldan

Note: This competition consists of two concurrent events, the Washington State Short Track Championship and the Washington State Short Track Open. Only Washington State residents will receive placements in the Championship.

TWO DAY COMPETITION FORMAT

Finals, Semifinals, Quarterfinals (if necessary) for 3 distances (at least 6 races per attendee).
4th distance (sprints) will be added if time permits.
Relays will be held after all distance races on second day.

	SCHEDULE*
	Friday, April 3, 2026 (Practice)
	Early Check-In	*4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
	Open Visitor Practice ($10**)	*4:30 pm – 5:05 pm
	PSSC Practice (Punch-card Payment)	*5:10 pm – 5:45 pm
	* All times are tentative
	** Practice Fees will be collected at check-in

	Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Race Day 1)
	Check-In & Equipment Check***	*8:00 am – 8:30 am
	Warm Up	*9:00 am – 9:30 am
	Officials, Team Leaders, and Coaches Meeting	*9:30 am – 9:45 am
	Opening Ceremony & Races	*9:55 am – 2:00 pm
	*** All skaters must be present at equipment check

	Sunday, April 5, 2025 (Race Day 2)
	Warm Up	*9:00 am – 9:30 am
	Opening Ceremony & Races	*9:55 am – 2:00 pm
	Awards	*2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Direct questions to MarkSSoldan@gmail.com

Look forward to updates here or via email.
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