Speed skating has been competitive since the 1940’s. It is very exciting and physically demanding. There are three disciplines in Speed Skating.

Road races are run on varied surfaces. The minimum distance for a road circuit is 240m that must have a minimum width of 5m. The average road circuit is between 400m and 500m.

Indoor track racing takes place on an oval track measured out on a flat even skating surface.

Banked track racing is usually only for International events. The races are usually held on a 200m oval track, which is slightly banked at either end. The minimum age for competitors is 12 years old.