Saratoga Cup ST Ability Meet & Nest #1

Entry Information:

• Registration opens 7:00 am EST Monday Sept. 28, 2026 & closes 7:00 pm, EST Oct. 30, 2026
• All skaters must be a member of U.S. Speedskating to participate
• Meet waiver is required to be signed prior to getting on the ice
• Spots limited to first 100 skaters
• Entry Fee (Non-Refundable): $100 per skater ($60 for Novice)
• Meet T-Shirts ($15) On Sale Until 10/25/2026:
  • https://saratoga-winter-club.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Format & Divisions:

Ability Meet (All Points). Each participant will race at least 3. Each race (except for longest distance) will have a heat and final. First place of each heat goes to the A Final. Super Finals are based on overall points. All athletes will skate in a Super Final for their longest distance.

NEST - Skaters age 12 and older as of 7/1/2026, who meet the qualifying time standard. Skaters that believe they can achieve the qualifying time can have their Coach submit a 1000 m time-trial time that they witnessed and timed during a practice.

Ability - Skaters younger than 12, and those older than 12 who do not meet the NEST qualifying time standard. Skaters will be grouped by seed time, with consideration given to the age of skaters in each group.

Novice - This division is for skaters in their first year and new to racing.

Equipment:

Required: Helmet, cut-proof gloves, eye protection, long sleeves, knee pads, neck protection and shin guards must be worn by all participants.

Recommended: Full-body cut-resistant protection (integrated into the skinsuit or separate).

Preliminary Schedule:

Friday November 6, 2026

• Check In: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Practice Ice: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• 20 min slots assigned by racing group - $10 Fee

Saturday November 7, 2026

• Check In: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
• On Ice Warm Up: 7:45 am - 8:45 am
• Racing Begins: 9:00 am

Partner Hotel:

Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta | 20 State Farm Pl. | Malta, NY 12020

• Non-Smoking Rooms. Hot breakfast included.
• Group Rate: $147 per night
• Rate Code: G-SW26
• Cut off date: October 17, 2026

Contact Information:

For any additional questions on the meet can be directed to SWC President, Caitlin Clark.

• saratogawinterclubpresident@gmail.com