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Thank you for making Canadian Neo Juniors a success!

Thank you to all the officials and volunteers for making the inaugural Canadian Neo Junior Championships a success! We truly could not have done it without you!

And to the amazing group of Neo Junior skaters, thank you for making the trip up north and skating your heart out! It was a pleasure to watch you compete, and we hope you left with some great memories!

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RESULTS – BCLT Championship and FUNale

A big thank you to all the volunteers, officials, coaches, skaters, and spectators that made the BC Long Track Championships so amazing this weekend! Results for the weekend are posted through the Sportity App:

Check out the livestream recording and photos taken by our official photographer in the “Live Stream and Photos” tab.

And don’t forget to fill out the event survey! We would love to receive your feedback!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDjMuvpXa2Uos2dmv51csf0VK3UQZ37sxeeKAfaihTo6rF-A/viewform

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BC LT and Canadian Neo Junior Championships

The club is getting ready to host two major meets in the next 3 weeks! A huge thank you to our club executive and all our volunteers for stepping up to make these events a success!

For info on these meets please check our pages:

BCLT – https://www.fsjspeedskating.ca/meets/bc-long-track-championship-and-funale-jan-20-21-2024/

Neo Juniors – https://www.fsjspeedskating.ca/canadian-neo-junior-lt-championships-feb-3-4-2024/

We would also like to extend our thanks to our generous sponsors!

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2023 -2024 Discount Cards

Our famous Discount Card fundraiser is ready!

Here are the businesses and discounts for 2023-24:

Amazing Escapes – 50% off Thursdays

Baking Me Crazy – 15% off (excludes custom orders)
Best Western Plus – 15% off lowest posted rate

Blendz Coffee – 10% off

Browns Social House – $5 off per person

Charlie Lake General Store – 10% off liquor and homemade food

Cobs Bread – 5% off regular priced items

Crooked Creek Clothing – 20% off
Dunvegan Garden and Gift – 10% off giftware and tools (excludes Swig products and food)

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual – 10% off food  

Mobil 1 Lube Express – One pair of free wiper blades with purchase of an oil change package

Old Is the New New – 30% off

Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill – Buy one donair combo and get the second 50% off

On the Rocks Liquor Store – 10% off liquor

Panago – 10% off

Polka Dot Penguin Parties and Toys – 10% off party supplies

Spicy Fusion – 5% off

Sew it Yourself Shop – 10% off  

Soul Sweet Café & 250 Pizza – Buy two bubble tea, get the third free, 15% off Bandas/Warhammer figures

Teddy Boy Country Wares and Décor – 10% off (excluding pottery and paint)

The Canadian Grind – Free kids’ hot chocolate with purchase of a medium or large adult beverage

The Chopped Leaf – 10% off

Unforgettable Memories – 10% off frames (minimum $20 purchase)

Wok Box -5% off regular priced items

Interested? Connect with a Club member or email info@fsjspeedskating.ca

Cards can also be purchased at the following local businesses: Crooked Corner Clothing, Dunvegan Gardens, Pos Family Chiropractic

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Ice Time Available & Canada Cup Practice Times

Open ice available to speed skaters Wednesday December 7th 9-11 am – $12 per skater cash only at ice side.

Canada Cup practice times:

Thursday December 8th 10am to 12 noon & 4pm to 6pm

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2022 Canada Cup #1 and TEAM BC Canada Winter Games Long Track Selection Trials

DECEMBER 9-11, 2022 FORT ST JOHN

Meet Coordinator: Katharine North

Entry Deadline
The entry deadline for Canada Cup 1 will be the Monday December 5th, 2022. 
Entry Criteria
Athletes must be minimum C2 Junior in order to be eligible to compete
In order to be eligible to race in Canada Cup 1, athletes must have achieved a valid qualifying time as listed in Appendix C of the SSC High Performance Bulletin 202
Provinces that are using the Canada Cup 1 for provincial team selection and would like to enter athletes who have not met the time standards listed in Appendix C, will be required to submit the name(s), distance(s), and best time(s) in each Individual Distance to the HPAC-LT minimum of one week prior to the entry deadline of the competition. Skaters whose names have been submitted to the HPAC-LT one week prior to the entry deadline may be added to the entry list of Canada Cup 1 at the sole, full and absolute discretion of the Chair. Should the athlete(s) be added to Canada Cup 1, they will not be included in the official Canada Cup 1 results and as a result will not be included on the Canadian Ranking List. 

BC Athletes please contact Chris Acton for assistance with submitting to the HPAC-LT at chris.acton@speedskatingbc.ca by Nov 21, 2022.

• Other athletes may be added at the sole, full and absolute discretion of the Chair.

  WomenMen
Day 1Friday Dec 9th500m 1500m500m 1500m
Day 2Saturday Dec 10th1000m 3000m1000m 5000m
Day 3Sunday Dec 11th500m (2) 1000m (2) Mass Start Team Pursuit*500m (2) 1000m (2) Mass Start Team Pursuit*
* Time dependent out of competition race for CWG preparation

Information

Further information may be found on the SSC Event Page or High Performance Bulletin 202

Thursday practice times will be updated and available on the SSC Event Page Other practice ice is by special request and will be at the athletes expense if it is available.

Athletes must bring their own armbands. 

Registration Options & Pricing

OptionPrice
Canada Cup 1$110.00
CWG team selection$110.00
Canada Cup 1 & CWG selection trial$110.00

Meet Coordinator contact information:

Phone: 250-262-6590

 email: fsjelksmeetcoordinator@gmail.com

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CAN/AM Long Track Competition November 19-21, Calgary

A good representation from the club this past weekend at the Olympic Oval. With many PB’s and seasonal bests achieved.

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Website Redevelopment

Welcome to the FSJ Speed Skating website! We are currently under going redevelopment with a new look so stay tuned in the coming weeks for news and events.

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Adult Recreational Speed Skating Program

Adult Recreational Speed Skating Program

Looking for inspiration for a way to achieve your New Year’s resolutions? The Fort St John Elks Speed Skating Club is offering an adult skating program that is targeted to beginning level skaters as an introduction to the sport. This will include two coached sessions per week, with additional ice time as available. We are focused on developing a community of adult speed skaters in a positive and low cost environment. The program will run from January 14 until the third week in March. Skating times will be Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm (coached) and Saturdays 10-11am (as available – no coach). The cost of the program is $250 and includes skate rental (first come, first served) and purchase of ankle protection (required safety gear). Click the following link to fill out the sign-up form:

https://goo.gl/forms/pvpiYgSryBTEGNG43

After that we will contact you with further details. Don’t delay in signing up as limited spaces are available! Please spread the word to anyone you think would be a good fit! Contact Dan at dan.bastiaansen@gmail.com or 250-219-3663 if you have any questions.

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Click on links below to see Race Pairings for Saturday December 8th, Day 2 of Canada Cup 1. Tomorrow’s racing includes the Ladies 1000m and 3000m and the Mens 1000m and 5000m.

Pairing sheets Ladies 1000 – 1

Pairing Sheets Ladies 3000

Pairing sheets Mens 1000 – 1

Pairing Sheets Mens 5000