S.T.E.P.
Strength Training Endurance Power

After completing the Learn to Speed Skate Program, athletes looking to improve their long track or short track speed skating skills participate in the STEP program that is taught by certified coaches. The instructors continue to provide guidance and coaching at a comfortable yet challenging pace for improvement. With three levels offered, there is a class best suited for athletes' different ability levels, allowing skaters to improve at their own pace and then move to the next level when they have mastered the necessary skills and techniques

STEP is a monthly program that runs May-March (check with program director for exact schedule)
Magda Nielson
801/963.7112
magda.nielson@olyparks.com .

• STEP Level III entitles you to 24 sessions of coached practice sessions a month
• Practice meets Monday-Friday evenings during STEP and Open Ice time
• Practice runs approximately 90 minutes
• Long Track Ice, Short Track Ice and Dryland may be used to complete sessions at the caches discretion
• Athletes are responsible for some on their own workouts
• Introduction of weight training for athletes over 16 years of age
• Athletes at this level must have completed Learn to Speed Skate and have attended Level I and Level II (exceptions may be made at coaches discretion)
• Equipment needs: speed skates, sharpening jig, stones, gloves (athlete should own equipment)
• Coach provides weekly schedule and structured practice sessions
• An evaluation of progress is provided containing athletes progress every three months
• Suggested Competitions: Wasatch Association Race Series, Utah Winter Games, U.S. Speedskating and Utah Olympic Oval Time Trials
• Cost includes ice time and coaching