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Speed Skating

Speed Skating

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Speed skating covers two formats: long track (500 m–10,000 m) and short track. With its more dynamic, tactical nature, short track especially appeals to children. It develops the leg muscles exceptionally well.

Benefits
  • Explosive leg power
  • Endurance
  • Balance
  • Strategy
  • Speed
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

Legs (Quadriceps)GlutesCoreCalves

Supporting Muscles

BackArms

Fitness Components

speedstrengthbalanceendurance
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
High
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

A foundation in balance through figure skating

10

Up to age 10

Speed training, introduction to short track

14

Up to age 14

Official races, choosing a category

A Family Sports Background Helps
Ice Skating: Balance and technique on the ice are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,000 – TRY 6,000

Equipment
Speed skates₺2,000–8,000
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Helmet + protective set₺600–2,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Buz Sporları Federasyonu

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Speed Skating Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Speed Skating and How Is It Done?

An instructional video on speed skating techniques and rules

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NNO Speed Skating

A short introduction to speed skating and its key features

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