2025 US Junior Championships Short Track & Winter WC Qualifier

2025 US Junior Championships Short Track

&

Winter World Tour Qualifier

January 3-5, 2025

Utah Olympic Oval | 5662 S Cougar Lane | Kearns, UT  84118

Format: All-Finals - Elimination

This event will serve as qualifying event for selecting the US Short Track Junior World Team, the US Winter World Tour Team and the World Championships Team.

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

This event is open to US citizens and permanent resident card holder 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.

This event is limited to 60 skaters per gender.

Entry Deadline:

December 24^th, 2024

Late entries accepted until December 30^th  5pm MT. A $100 late entry fee charge will apply.

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

Coaches Meeting:

Thursday: 5:30pm

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 January 2^nd, 2025 - TBD

For additional training times please contact dparra@uolf.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 not of ISU Communication #2636 and that USS will follow the ISU’s guidance regarding the level of mandatory and recommended equipment for the 2023-2024 season.

• USS Selection Competitions

Mandatory required minimum: full-body cut-resistant Level 3 suit and cut resistant Level 3 gloves.

Please refer to USS Rules & Regulations page 6 for all other requirements.

Travel Information:

Utah Olympic Oval

5662 S Cougar Lane

Kearns, UT  84118

Hotel Information:

Residence Inn by Marriott

7558 S Plaza Center Drive

West Jordan, UT 84084

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

Rooms have to be booked before December 13th

Booking link here

Hampton Inn & Suites West Jordan

3923 W Center Park Drive

West Jordan, UT 84084

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

Rooms have to be booked before TBD

Booking link here (TBD)

Volunteers:

Please contact Tammy Furgason at TFurgason@uolf.org if you would like to volunteer during the event.

COVID-19 Protocol:

USS currently does not have any COVID entry protocols for USS events.

Eligibility:

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

Qualifying Time Standard US Junior Championships:

Women: 48.500

Men: 46.000

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

Athletes selected to a USS travel team need to be prepared to show proof of a current Athlete Physical Exam Form as outlined. Proof will have to pre presented at Athlete Processing immediately following the qualifying competition and cannot be older than 365 days.

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, January 2nd,  at the Utah Olympic Oval Timing Deck.

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

Results:

Dropbox – link will be distributed closer to event

Athlete Processing:

For athletes who qualify for international travel as part of the Winter World Cup or Junior World team, please be prepared to undergo Team Processing after the conclusion of the event. Plan approx. 1 hour to complete paperwork and apparel fitting (if applicable). Please have your passport with you.

Additional Topics:

USS Rules & Regulations

Qualifying Tables

SafeSport