The Nova Scotia Masters Speed Skating Club is pleased to be hosting the 2015 Skate the Common Marathon on February 8th, 2015 at the Emera Oval on the Halifax Common.
This is a community skate racing event, and is open to participants using any type of skates, or an approved hockey sledge. Results will be tabulated separately for participants using speed skates, hockey or figure skates, or hockey sledges. Please register for the appropriate category.
Registration is limited to 60 participants, so please register early. Early bird pricing to December 31st. Registration closes at midnight February 6th.
Racing Rules
Slower skaters will skate on the inside track of the oval, with all passing done on the outside. Helmets are required for skaters 12 and under, and are recommended for all skaters. Full protective gear is required for sledge skaters.
Skater Number
Skaters place your number on the right thigh so it can be seen by the timers.
Sledge racers place your number on your back.
Electronic Chips
Please return your chip immediately after your event. You are fully responsible for the electronic chip return. You are also responsible to wear it in the race so that your time can be recorded and included in the results.
Registration fees
Speed Skates Closed
Online registration closed-
25K
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$35.00Nov. 17 – Dec. 31
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$45.00Jan. 1 – Jan. 19
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Hockey or Figure Skates Closed
Online registration closed-
25K
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$35.00Nov. 17 – Dec. 31
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$45.00Jan. 1 – Jan. 19
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Hockey Sledge Closed
Online registration closed-
25K
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$35.00Nov. 17 – Dec. 31
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$45.00Jan. 1 – Jan. 19
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Event schedule
- Sun., February 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. - Registration/chip assignment
- Sun., February 8, 2015 10:00 a.m. - Event Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sheila McGinn
- registrar@nsmasters.ca
- Phone
- +1 902-443-8781
- Website
- Visit website
