SSNB has made several changes to their Competition Bulletin and Provincial Team Policy for the 2019-2020 season. The documents are linked below; please have a read through them if you would like to see the fully updated documents.
Some of the major changes are:
Provincial Team Policy:
Competition Bulletin:
With all of these changes, the Athletic Development/Coaching Committee will monitor how the meets are being ran with the new changes, and we thank everyone for their understanding of some potential hiccups as we continue to innovate and try to offer the best meets we can.
All of these changes were made in an effort to: align with Speed Skate Canada’s meet format, provide meaningful competition to each participant, run more efficient meets, and to offer exhibition relays more regularly in our maritime meets.
We’re looking forward to a great season!
First Short Track Speed Skating competition of the speed skating season 2019-2020
Hello Everyone.
For the first time in a while, SSNB/SJASSC held an open Summer Camp. Speed Skaters of all ages, from beginner to competitive, took part in a five day camp from August 19 – 23 at the Qplex Arena, Quispamsis. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank all the skaters, coaches, volunteers, parents and SJASSC for a job well done. Lots of positive feedback from skaters and families that attended. This bodes well for annual summer camps going forward.
For those of you who may not know, Scott Beamish has resigned as Technical Director/Provincial Coach of SSNB. On behalf of the Board of Directors and SSNB, I would like to thank Scott for all of his hard work and dedication to our Association. He has made a significant impact to where we are today as and Association and to the direction we are going. I’m sure he will be missed by everyone involved in our sport. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
The Board of Directors is working diligently to fill the vacancy left by Scott’s departure. We will keep Clubs posted through their representation at Board Meetings of our progress. Please direct any questions or concerns going forward by email to speedskatenb@gmail.com and we will do our best to address them.
Thank You Everyone!
Andy MaGee
President, SSNB
An Introduction to Competition Coach is qualified to assume the responsibilities of a head coach with skaters in Learn to Train (~9-12 years old) and Train to Train (~12-16 years old) stages of development.
Where: Saint Thomas University (51 Dineen Dr, Fredericton, NB) – Sir James Dunn Hall: Room G6
When: September 21st 10am-6pm
September 22nd 8:30am-4pm
The schedule for the weekend will be:
Saturday
| 10:00-11:00 | Introduction |
| 11:00-12:00 | Planning a Practice |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-3:30* | Planning a Practice (Cont.) |
| 3:30-6:00* | Technical |
*Breaks at 2:30 and 4:30
Sunday
| 8:30-10:00 | Equipment |
| 10:00-12:00* | Tactics |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-3:00* | Analyze Performance |
| 3:00-4:00 | Conclusion |
*Breaks at 10:30 and 2:30
The course will be led by Derrick Macleod (SSNB High Performance Coach) and co-facilitated with Scott Beamish (SSNB Technical Director/Provincial Coach) and Sarah Taylor (SSPEI Technical Director).
This course will go through speed skating specific material only. To gain full certification as an intro to comp coach you will have to complete the multisport modules on your own. Upcoming workshops can be found at https://www.coach.ca/
The cost for this course is $75/participant. Please register HERE by September 15th.
If you have any question, please reach out to Derrick Macleod at: derrick.macleod@rogers.com
