Skater Development
NWT High Performance Support
The NWTASSA, through their Excel funding from Sport North supports the development of skaters for high performance events such as the Canadian Short Track championships (CSTC) and the Canada Winter Games. To qualify for high performance funding, please see the high performance funding details for the current season on the links below:
Policy High Performance Qualifying Criteria
Policy High Performance Financial Support
Speed Skating Canada Age Categories for 2010 - 2011
Speed Skating Canada Age Groups - 2009-2010
Age is calculated as of June 30 prior to the competition.
| Age group | Age in years | Distances skated |
| Rockets | 5 and under | At discretion of meet coordinator |
| Peewee | 6 and 7 years | 111, 222, 333, 500. |
| Bantam | 8 and 9 years | 222, 333, 500, 666. |
| Midget | 10 and 11 years | 333, 500, 666, 777. |
| Juvenile | 12 and 13 years | 500, 666, 777, 1000. |
| Junior | 14 and 15 years | 500, 777, 1000, 1500. |
| Intermediate | 16 and 17 years | 500, 1000, 1500, super 1500 or 3000. |
| Senior | 18 years and over |
500, 1000, 1500, super 1500 or 3000. |
| Masters | 10 year increments from 30 years |
2009 qualifying times for CACST & High Performance funding Boys.pdf
2009 qualifying times for CACST & High Performance funding Girls.pdf