FASTEST SKATER
Heat 1 | British Columbia vs Alberta |
Heat 2 | Manitoba vs Saskatchewan |
Heat 3 | Alberta vs Host |
This is a timed event. Competitors in this event will start standing up from behind the red line, one skater on each side of the ice surface (with a stick but without a ring). The starter will lift her/his arm when both competitors are ready and sound the horn to start the race. Participants will make one full lap around the ice surface in the direction that allows them to turn left around the pylons. The skater must stay between the pylons and the boards to successfully complete course. Time will begin when the skater passes through the automatic timer and stop when the skater crosses back through the timer zone, which marks their finish line.
The skaters must not pass through the other players timing zone (therefore stay close to the centre of the ice so not to trip their competitor’s timer). Three heats will be run. The shortest elapsed time among all the competitors will win the fastest skater event. Knocking over a pylon doesn’t disqualify the skater, cutting the corners short will. Please note that the nets will be moved up to the hash-lines, to provide a safer environment for the skaters.
