Competitive Programs

Speed Skating NWT supports athletes pursuing their goals to the highest level of their abilities.

At the beginning of each season, coaches work with athletes to select competitions that will help them work towards their goals. Competition calendars for 2026-2027 will be shared once available.

To get started as a speed skater in the Northwest Territories, sign up at your nearest Club.

Speed Skating NWT has a history of high performance athletes, who have graduated from local programs to join the National Training Centres in Calgary and Montreal. Speed Skating NWT alumni, who have competed nationally and internationally, include Michael Gilday (Team Canada – 2014 Sochi Olympics), Hannah Clark (Olympic Oval Elite Pathway), Wren Acorn (Team Canada Next Gen Member), Braeden Picek (Olympic Oval Elite Athlete Pathway), Luke Dizon (Olympic Oval Elite Athlete Pathway), and Byran Clinton (Olympic Oval Elite Athlete Pathway). When athletes achieve this level, Speed Skating NWT continues to support their training and competition through administrative and financial support.