{"id":4018,"date":"2024-09-02T10:14:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imssc.org\/mstr\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2024-09-02T10:21:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:21:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imssc.org\/mstr\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"IMSSC’s FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Q:  What is the International Masters Speed Skating Committee (IMSSC)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Founded in 1994, the objectives of the International Masters\u2019 Speed Skating Committee (IMSSC), are to promote, encourage development of, exchange friendship over the world, and standardize Masters\u2019 Speed Skating in all possible manifestations throughout the world.
See IMSSC’s History<\/a>, as well as its Constitution and Regulations<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  What annual events does the IMSSC promote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:\u00a0 Long Track<\/strong>:\u00a0 Masters Sprint Games and Masters All Around Games. Short Track<\/strong>: Masters International Short Track Games.
Check our events calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  At what age can a skater begin participating in IMSSC Masters events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:  Age 30 is the earliest. There is no maximum age!  See IMSSC Constitution and Regulations (C&R) for specifics on how age is determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  What are the requirements to participate in an IMSSC event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: there is a qualifying time required for all IMSSC events;\u00a0 times are gender and age group specific. There are some exceptions: please see IMSSC C&R for more details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  Are there membership fees or dues required to be an IMSSC member?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:\u00a0 No! However, National Skate Federation\/Association ID is required in order to participate in any of IMSSC events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  Do Masters get tested for performance enhancing drug use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:\u00a0 participants in IMSSC promoted events are subject to ISU testing policies. There is an exception process for skaters who are prescribed drugs that are on the banned list.\u00a0 Please see IMSSC C&R and Antidoping page<\/a> for more details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  Who is my IMSSC Country representative and how do I contact them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:\u00a0 email our Secretary<\/a>; provide your nationality and your Country representative will contact you ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:  What if my question is not answered here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:\u00a0 email our Secretary<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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