Open Speed Skating Club Drop-In
With a majority of the World Records held at the Utah Olympic Oval, we truly have the “Fastest Ice on Earth.” Open Speed Sessions are used by the Oval Speed Skating Club and are open to anyone with speed skates looking to go fast!
High Performance Sessions are utilized by the Oval’s FAST Team Program and the US National Teams. High Performance ice times are also open to international teams and anyone who meets the time standards to access the ice. Please check the current time standards under “Ability Level” to see which sessions you qualify for.
Participants must wear speed skates to access the ice.
Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced
For a list of time standards for each session click HERE!
Recommended Ages
All Ages
PROGRAM INFO + RATES
OPEN DROP-IN
*400m Oval ONLY*
Program description:
Long Track (non-coached) drop-in sessions are open to anyone interested in going just a little bit faster on the “Fastest Ice on Earth.” No times standards apply.
- $12 per Session
- Punch passes available: $100.00 (for 10 passes)
Session dates & times:
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7PM
Tuesday & Friday 7-8:30AM (when offered)
Saturday 8-9:30AM (when available)
*400M Oval or Inner sheet*
Program description:
Admittance to club sessions must be approved by Oval Speed Skating Club Head Coach.
Skaters must wear required equipment: Short Track – Skin suit, helmet, neck guard, gloves, long sleeves, knee pads, shin guards, speed skates. Long Track – Skin suit, speed skates.
- $15 per session
- Punch passes available: $120.00 (for 10 passes)
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track
August 13, 2021 – March 25, 2023
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7PM
Tuesday 7-8:30AM (when offered)
Saturday 8-9:30AM (when available)
INNER SHEET-Short Track
May 3, 2022 – March 25, 2023
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (See coach for times)
HIGH PERFORMANCE A – (A/B) DROP-IN
*400m Oval ONLY*
Program description:
High Performance (non-coached) ice sessions are designated training sessions for elite level skaters. Current specific time standards must be achieved to access the ice.
- $15 per session
- Punch passes available: $110.00 (for 10 passes)
Session dates & times:
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
A – ICE: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9-11 AM (*A time standards apply)
A/B – ICE: Monday-Thursday 3-5PM (*A/B time standards apply)
Saturdays 10-noon (except race weekends) (*A/B time standards apply)
*Coaching*
Program description:
High Performance (coached) ice sessions are designated training sessions for elite level skaters. Current specific time standards must be achieved to access the ice. Skaters will benefit from the inclusion in a team training atmosphere and assistance of our F.A.S.T program coaching staff. Skaters must have approval from head coach.
- $25 per session
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
A – ICE: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (US National/Oval FAST Team ONLY)
A/B – ICE: Monday-Thursday 3-5PM (*A/B time standards apply)
Saturdays 10-noon (except race weekends) (*A/B time standards apply)
INNER SHEET-Short Track
Monday-Saturday (See coach for times)
HIGH PERFORMANCE A – (A/B) INTERNATIONAL DROP-IN
*No Coaching*
Program description:
High Performance (non-coached) ice sessions are designated training sessions for elite level international skaters. Current specific time standards must be achieved to access the ice.
- $20 per session
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
A – ICE: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (US National/Oval FAST Team ONLY)
A/B – ICE: Monday-Thursday 3-5PM (*A/B time standards apply)
Saturdays 10-noon (except race weekends) (*A/B time standards apply)
HIGH PERFORMANCE ANNUAL FACILITY PASS
*No Coaching*
Program description:
High Performance Annual Facility Pass grants the purchaser unlimited use of Oval High Performance A/B ice sessions and running track use. This pass is designed for elite national or international skaters who do not fit within the FAST Long Track Speed Skating Program and prefer to train on their own without oval program coaching assistance. A/B ice sessions are designated training sessions for elite level skaters. Current specific A/B time standards must be achieved to access the ice for specific High Performance sessions. Running track use must be during normal running track hours. *This pass does not apply to private use of inner ice sheets or Short Track ice sessions.
- $1,250 per person per season
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
A – ICE: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (US National/Oval FAST Team ONLY)
A/B – ICE: Monday-Thursday 3-5PM (*A/B time standards apply)
Saturdays 10-noon (except race weekends) (*A/B time standards apply)
OPEN SPEED ANNUAL FACILITY PASS
Program description:
Open Speed Annual Facility Pass grants the purchaser unlimited use of Oval Open Speed ice sessions and running track use. This pass is designed for developing skaters who do not fit within the Oval Speed Skating Club Program and prefer to train on their own without Oval Program coaching assistance. Open Speed ice sessions are designated training sessions for recreational speed skaters. Time standards do not apply for Open Speed sessions. Running track use must be during normal running track hours. *This pass does not apply to private use of inner ice sheets or Short Track ice sessions.
- $750 per person per season
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track
August 13, 2022 – March 25, 2023
Open Speed Ice: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7 PM
Tuesday and Friday 7-8:30 AM (when offered)
Saturdays 8-9:30 AM (except race weekends)
OVAL SPEED SKATING PRIVATE COACHING FEE
Program description:
Oval Speed Skating Coaching fee is designed for private speed skating coaches who wish to coach within the Utah Olympic Oval. This coaching fee applies to all “on ice” and “off ice” training sessions. Privately coached skaters must have met current season time standards for access to specific speed skating sessions. Running track use must be during normal running track hours. *This pass does not apply to private use of the weight room.
- $8 per coach per session
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track/INNER SHEET-Short Track/Running Track/Off-Ice Training
May 2, 2022 – March 25, 2023
OVAL SPEED SKATING ANNUAL PRIVATE COACHING PASS
Program description:
Oval Speed Skating Annual Private Coaching Pass is designed for private speed skating coaches who wish to coach within the Utah Olympic Oval. This coaching fee applies to all “on ice” and “off ice” training sessions. Privately coached skaters must have met current season time standards for access to specific speed skating sessions. Running track use must be during normal running track hours. *This pass does not apply to private use of the weight room.
- $200 per coach per season
Session dates & times:
OVAL-Long Track/INNER SHEET-Short Track/Running Track/Off-Ice Training
May 2, 2022 – March 25, 2023
CONTACT
Li Geng (ST Coach) 801.963.7104 | lgeng@uolf.org
Mitch Whitmore (LT Coach) 801.963.7133 | mwhitmore@uolf.org
Derek Parra (Sport Director) 801.963.7101 | dparra@uolf.org
Rules and safety
Please sign our online waiver prior to your arrival.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Short Track – Skin suit, helmet, neck guard, gloves, long sleeves, knee pads, shin guards, speed skates.
Long Track – Skin suit, speed skates.