Tuesday, 18 December 2012

2013 Skate the Common Marathon Series

 2013 Skate the Common Marathon Series

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
Icebreaker #1       http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=1110
Icebreaker #2       http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=1111
Marathon Finale  http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=1112


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
      • Warm up time on the Oval
    • 11:45am – 11:55am
      • 10 minute Icebreaker #1
    • 12:05pm – 12:25pm
      • 20 minute Icebreaker #1
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
      • 10 minute Icebreaker #2
    • 1:10pm – 1:30pm
      • 20 minute Icebreaker #2
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.

6210 Quinpool Road  Halifax

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
Todd Landon                       902-210-1600                          tlandon@speedskating.ca  

Special Thanks
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1 comment:

  1. Todd Landon19 December 2012 at 07:32

    The best registration option if you would like to participate in all of the events, the 10min & 20min Icebreaker #1 & #2, and the Big Ice 5km, 10km, and 25km, is to register for the 5km package and the 25km+ package.

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