Sunday January 6th, Sunday January 27th,
& February 23rd-24th 2013.
Halifax Emera Oval, North Commons
Halifax
NS CA
Speed Skate Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional SpeedSkating Club, and the Atlantic Long Track Program are pleased to announce the
return of the Skate the Common Marathon on February 23rd-24th,
2013 at the Halifax Emera Oval on the Halifax Common.
More events are planned this season with Icebreaker
events on January 6 and 27 in preparation for the big
Finale event on February 23 - 24. The Icebreaker events are timed 10 minute or
20 minute races counting the number of laps completed in the allotted
time. The Finale event include the a Big
Ice 3km for youth , a Big Ice 3km for
Sledge, a Big Ice 5km, a Big Ice 10km, and the Big Ice 25km.
The competition will be sanctioned by and Chip timing
provided by Speed Skate Nova Scotia.
10-minute
Icebreaker #1 – A new addition to the Skate the Common Marathon as
preparation for the Big Ice 5km event. A
timed event open to skaters of all ages on any type of skate to see how many
laps you can complete in the allotted time.
Registration is limited to 60 skaters.
20-minute
Icebreaker #1 – A new addition to the Skate the Common Marathon as
preparation for the Big Ice 10km event. A
timed event open to skaters of all ages on any type of skate to see how many
laps you can complete in the allotted time.
Registration is limited to 60 skaters.
10-minute
Icebreaker #2 – The second in the series of preparation events for
the Skate the Common Marathon Big Ice 5km event. Open to skaters of all ages on any type of
skate. Challenge yourself to skate more
laps than in Icebreaker #1 or get a feel for how you will do in the Big Ice
5km. Registration is limited to 60
skaters.
20-minute
Icebreaker #2 – The second in the series of preparation events for
the Skate the Common Marathon Big Ice 10km event. Open to skaters off all ages on any type of
skate. Challenge yourself to skate more
laps than in Icebreaker #1 or get a feel for how you will do in the Big Ice
10km. Registration is limited to 60
skaters.
Big Ice Youth
3km – An introduction to racing on skates will appeal to young
skaters 15 and under with any type of skate.
If you’ve been skating at the Oval’s public skates or at your local
arena, you can do this distance – 8 laps of the oval. Registration is limited to 60
skaters.
Big Ice 5km
– An introductory event for skaters of any age using any type of skate. If you’ve been skating at the Oval’s public
skates or at your local arena, you can do this distance – 13 laps of the
oval. Registration is
limited to 60 skaters.
Big Ice
10km – Are you known for your skating skills? Do you think you can go the distance? If so, take on this event and its 26 laps of
the Oval. Registration is
limited to 60 skaters.
Big Ice
25km – For the really serious skater, this one has 64½
laps of the oval, and is a good test of your endurance and skating skills. Registration is limited to 60
skaters.
Big Ice 3K
Sledge Race – Returning for the second year! For the sledge hockey players out there, come
and show your speed and endurance on the Big Ice. Registration is limited to 60
skaters.
Pick one event to participate in, or participate in the whole series of events. Check the series registration options below.
Registration
Schedule
Icebreaker #1
- Sunday January 6th
- 10:30am
– 11:15am
- Check-in and
assignment of timing chips for the 10 & 20 min Icebreaker #1
events.
- 10:55am – 11:15am
- 11:45am – 11:55am
- 12:05pm – 12:25pm
Icebreaker #2
- Sunday January 27th
- 12:00pm
– 12:40pm
- Check-in and
assignment of timing chips for the 10 & 20 min Icebreaker #2
events.
- 12:20pm – 12:40pm
- Warm
up time on the Oval.
- 12:50pm – 1:00pm
- 1:10pm – 1:30pm
Marathon Finale
- Friday February 22nd
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Practice time on the Oval.
- Saturday February
23rd
- 7:00am – 7:50am
- Check-in and assignment of
timing chips for the Big Ice 10km and Big Ice 5km events.
- 7:30am – 7:50am
- Warm
up time on the Oval.
- 8:00am – 8:45am
- Big Ice 10km (This race has a 45 minute
cut-off to complete)
- 8:45am – 9:15am
- Check-in
and assignment of timing chips for the Big Ice Youth 3km event.
- 8:55am – 9:20am
- Big Ice 5km
(This race has a 25 minute cut-off to complete)
- 9:20am – 9:50am
- Check-in
and assignment of timing chips for the Big Ice Sledge 3km event.
- 9:30am – 9:55am
- Big Ice
Youth 3km (This race has a 25 minute cut-off to complete)
- 10:05am – 10:30am
- Big Ice Sledge 3km (This race
has a 25 minute cut-off to complete)
- Sunday February
24th
- 9:00am – 9:30am
- Check-in and assignment of
timing chips for the Big Ice 25km event.
- 9:15am – 9:30am
- Warm up time on the Oval.
- 9:50am –
11:30am
- Big
Ice 25km (This race has a 1 hour 40 minute cut-off to complete)
Fees*
Single Events
- 10
Minute Icebreaker #1 - $15.00
- 20
Minute Icebreaker #1 - $20.00
- 10
Minute Icebreaker #2 - $15.00
- 20
Minute Icebreaker #2 - $20.00
- Big
Ice Youth 3km - $10.00
- Big
Ice Sledge 3km - $10.00
- Big
Ice 5km - $20.00
- Big
Ice 10km - $25.00
- Big
Ice 25km - $40.00
Full Series discount
packages:
- 5km
Package #1 - $40.00 (includes
10min Icebreaker #1, 10min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 5km)
- 10km
Package#1 - $50.00 (includes
20min Icebreaker #1, 20min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 10km)
- 25km
Package #1 - $60.00 (includes 20min Icebreaker #1,
20min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 25km)
- 25km+
Package #1 - $75.00 (includes 20min Icebreaker
#1, 20min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 10km & 25km)
Part Series discount
packages:
- 5km
Package #2 - $30.00 (includes
10min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 5km)
- 10km
Package#2 - $40.00 (includes
20min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 10km)
- 25km
Package #2 - $50.00 (includes
20min Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 25km)
- 25km+
Package#2 - $70.00 (includes 20min
Icebreaker #2, Big Ice 10km & 25km)
*Note: there will be no
refunds for cancellations due to weather.
Racing
Rules
Marathon
races: Slowest skaters will skate on the
inside track of the oval, with all passing done on the outside. Helmets are required for skaters 12 and
under, and are recommended for all skaters.
Electronic
Chips
Please
return your chip immediately after your event. You are fully responsible for
the electronic chip return. You are also responsible to wear it in the race so
that your time can be recorded and included in the results.
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6210 Quinpool Road Halifax
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Skater
Number
Skaters
place your number on the right thigh so it can be seen by the timers. Sledge racers place your number on your back.
Contact
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