The long and short of it is...ice speedskating is a sport for all ages and skill levels, from the beginning novice through Olympic and world class speedskaters.

Whether you choose entry level skating, are looking for a recreational experience or a viable cross training alternative, or want a chance at the Olympic rings, speedskating offers unique developmental opportunities for athletic involvement and success.

Thank you to all of our members for your patience and understanding during our website problems.  There still continues to be some glitches, but hopefully it will be working correctly again shortly.

Meet Information and Entry forms:

• Click here to view the event information and entry form for Ontario Cup #4 being held in Kitchener. 
• Click Here for the information and entry form for Western Regional #6 being held in Barrie on February 27th.
• Please Click Here  to get the information and entry form for the Ontario Provincial Championships held in Gloucester on March 13-14, 2010.
• Click Here to view results for the O'Cup #3 that was held in Clarington on Dec. 12-13, 2010
• To view the results of the Lock City Meet  held in Sault Ste. Marie.  Click Here.   

OSSA News:

• There were errors with the ranking list posted February 2nd.  A newly Updated Ranking List is now available:
• • Note:
  1. All skaters times have been updated.
  2. Check ranking list and please provide Jacky Shoebridge with changes necessary and birth dates that are missing highlighted in yellow for newer skaters that skated in the last two regional meets.
  3. Check O'Cup points listing and please notify Jacky Shoebridge of any corrections needed.
  4. Qualified skaters list for Ontario Winter Games will be posted after Christmas.

• The final list of athletes and volunteers for the Ontario Games is now available for viewing.  The selection criteria for the games can be found here.
  Related: View Ontario Winter Games Frequently Asked Quetions. 
• The Ontario Cup Points has been revised and reposted as of January 4th.  Please notify your coach if you believe their are any errors or omissions.

Other News and Opportunities:

• In conjunction with True Sport, Speed Skating Canada issued a challenge at the 2009 AGM in Richmond to all clubs and branches to join the True Sport movement by declaring themselves a True Sport Club and Branch.  OSSA has declared itself!  Clubs are encouraged to make a True Sport declaration and submit it online at www.truesportpur.ca. Clubs declaring themselves True Sport will receive a package that includes a copy of their declaration.

Ongoing:

• Please remember that anyone claiming expenses under the OSSA expense claim guidelines in the Information Manual must submit their claim within 30 days of incurring the expenses.
• Technical Bulletin #27 has been revised and updated and has been replaced with Technical Bulletin #27-1. - 10-15-09
• Reminder, coaches who have not completed their online making ethical decisions online evaluation must do so by December 31st.  
• 2009 - 2010 Provincial Teams and Quest for Gold Nominees have been posted.
• 2009 - 2010 Quest for Gold Selection Criteria now available.
• If you would like to participate in an out of province meet that has an entry standard or limits please contact the OSSA office as your registration must be submitted by our office.  More details to follow.

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