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Heartland Racing Series Event #1

US Speedskating sanctioned ability meet held on an Olympic size rink.

2024 Registration

Dates:

Racing: Saturday & Sunday - October 19 - 20

Practice Ice: Friday evening - October 18

Cost: $100 USD

The last day for a refund is October 1st, 2024

Both registration and the waitlist are closed. We have had an overwhelming response and will accommodate as many skaters as possible. We are grateful for the support and look forward to hosting our 10th-anniversary Meet.

Registered Skaters List: As of October 3rd

Registered Skaters

Schedule: Available Soon

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2024 Buffalo Short Track Championship

Schedule / Heat Assignments Race Results

Divisions / Participants

Program

Meet information, check-in, practice, and start-time schedules.

Format

The format of the Meet is a two-round progression, one heat, and a final for all skaters. The number of finals is based on the number of skaters in the heats. Progression to finals will be determined by the number of skaters in each group and then by position and next fastest.

Example 1: 12 skaters in a group, so 3 heats of 4 skaters. 5 skaters will qualify for the A final. The 1st place skater in each heat plus the next 2 fastest 2nd place skaters. 5 skaters will qualify for the B final. The remaining 2nd place skater, the three 3rd place skaters, and the fastest 4th place skater. The last 2 finishers will make up the C Final.

Example 2: 8 skaters in a group, so 2 heats of 4 skaters. 5 skaters will qualify for the A final, the 1st and 2nd from each heat plus the fastest 3rd place skater. The remaining 3 skaters will go to the B Final.

The Super Events are based on overall points. All athletes will skate in a Super, (A, B, C...) for their longest distance. We are using the USS and ISU new points system, so every finalist will receive points for ranking.

Example of 12 skaters in a group

Heat 1
1    48.99    QA
2    49.09    QA
3    50.21    QB
4    51.47    QB
Heat 2
1    50.21    QA
2    51.24    QB
3    51.54    QB
4    51.88    QC
Heat 3
1    47.25    QA
2    49.25    QA
3    49.58    QB
4    54.25    QC

Required Equipment

Helmet, full finger gloves (preferably cut-proof), eye protection, long sleeves, knee pads, neck protection and shin guards must be worn by all participants. Recommended Equipment: Full-body cut-resistant protection (either integrated into the skin suit or separate).

Divisions

This is an Ability Meet. Skaters will be grouped according to their seed time, with consideration being given to the age of skaters in each group. With the exception of Heartland, divisions may be mixed-gender. Per USS guidelines, all skaters will race on an appropriate-size track.

Heartland - skaters ages 12 and older as of 7/1/24 who meet the qualifying time standard of 1:48.0 for men and 1:58.0 for women in the 1000 meters. The time standard must be from a sanctioned short track meet, from July 1, 2023, or later. There will be two groups, Heartland A and Heartland B. The two groups will be roughly split 50/50 based on times.

New: The ISU "Zero False Starts" rule will apply to all Heartland A and B races.

Ability - Skaters 11 and younger will compete in the Ability Division. Skaters ages 12 and older who do not meet the Heartland qualifying time standard will also compete in the Ability Division. Consideration will be given to the age of skaters in each group.

Novice - This division is for skaters in their first year, and never having raced in a USS or SSC sanctioned meet. If unsure about eligibility, please discuss with the skater's coach or contact the meet director before registering.

Divisions/Groups/Events: Subject to Change

Heartland:

Div.1 Men A: --- 500M / 777M / 1000M / Super 1500M
Div.3 Men B: --- 500M / 777M / 1000M / Super 1500M
Div.2 Women A: --- 500M / 777M / 1000M / Super 1500M
Div.4 Women B: --- 500M / 777M / 1000M / Super 1500M

Ability:

111M track
Seniors: --------------- 500M / 777M / 1000M / Super 1500M
Div.14 Bills: ------------333M / 777M / 500M / Super 1000M
Div. 5 Sabres: ---------333M / 777M / 500M / Super 1000M
Div.10 Wings:----------333M / 777M / 500M / Super 1000M
Div. 6 Northtown: -----222M / 333M / 500M / Super 777M
Div. 7 Southtown:-----222M / 333M / 500M / Super 777M

85M track (10 & under) Note: Super 500M on 111M track
Div.13 Purple Eagles:-170M / 255 M / 340M / Super 500M
Div.11 Bisons:-----------170M / 255M / 340M / Super 500M
Div.12 Bulls: ----------- 170M / 255M / 340M / Super 500M
Div. 9 Sullivans: ------- 170M / 255M / 340M / Super 500M

Novice:

111M track (11 & over)
Novice: ---222M / 333M / 444M / Super 500M

85M track (10 & under)
Novice A: ----- 85M /170M / 255M /Super 340M
Novice B: ------85M /170M / 255M /Super 340M

Heartland Racing Series

We are proud to be part of the Heartland Racing Series.

A season-long circuit of short track speed skating open class races to develop passion and skills for racing. Click here for additional information on the series.

New this season: US Speedskating Midwest Champion. The overall Heartland points winners (men and women) will be awarded the US Speedskating Midwest Champions. US Speedskating will present the winners with awards and recognition through US Speedskating communications.

New this season: The ISU "Zero False Starts" rule will apply to all Heartland races. Skaters are disqualified after one false start.