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Dutch Speed Skating Season Preview
Dutch speed skating season kicks off with qualification for the World Cup. Learn about the teams, skaters, and competitions.
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SportsNetherlandsCompetitionSpeed SkatingWinter SportsAthletes
ReggeborghAlbert Heijn ZaanlanderEssentIko
Jutta LeerdamJoy BeuneFemke KokMarijke GroenewoudSuzanne Schulting
- What are the main teams and their sponsors?
- Four main teams compete: Reggeborgh, Albert Heijn Zaanlander, Essent, and IKO. Star skater Jutta Leerdam skates independently this season. The teams are sponsored by private firms and consist of professional skaters.
- What competitions will take place this season?
- Several competitions occur throughout the season, including allround, single distance championships, and the World Cup across six weekends. The Dutch championships determine qualifiers for European and World competitions.
- Who are some of the top skaters to watch this season?
- Key skaters to watch include Joy Beune, Jutta Leerdam, Femke Kok, Marijke Groenewoud, and Suzanne Schulting (women); and Tim Prins, Jorrit Bergsma, Dai Dai N’tab, Patrick Roest, and Kjeld Nuis (men).
- What is happening this weekend in Dutch speed skating?
- The speed skating season starts with the Dutch qualification competition for the World Cup tournament at the Thialf stadium in Heerenveen. Races include individual events over various distances (500m-10,000m for men, 500m-5,000m for women), team pursuit, and a mass start.
- Where is the center of speed skating in the Netherlands, and why is it worth visiting?
- The Thialf stadium in Heerenveen, Friesland, is the center of speed skating in the Netherlands and offers a chance to experience the passionate Dutch skating fans.