Sort of... Every where in the world, while short track speed skating you need to wear a helmet. Where as Olympic style Long track, doesn't usually mass start long track doesn't either, unless your in quebec, where you do need one.
they dont have figure skating helmets. its useless only hockey, and speed skating has helmets
you have to have a helmet, neckguard, shin guards, gloves and skates. No skin can be showing besides your face.
you attend speed skating practices.
Speed Skating Canada was created in 1887.
People began speed skating as a Olympic event in 1924 but only men can compete. Women can compete in 1974 for speed skating.
Some different types of skating are Hockey, Figure Skating, and Speed Skating.
Speed Skating became an Olympic sport in 1924.
speed skating
Popular forms of skating include: Inline skating Speed skating Ice skating
bobsleigh amd short track speed skating, and speed skating.
short track speed skating is speed skating on a smaller track, the size of a hockey rink
Short track is on a 111m track. Race distances range from 111m - 1500m races (depending on your age) It requires more equipment i.e. helmet and neck guard. Long track is on a 400m oval and races range from 500m- 10 000m races.