The Speed Skating Club's Shaved Ice

We are the Kyoto University Athletics Association Speed Skating Club. We typically focus on “short-track speed skating.” We compete by completing multiple laps of a 111.12-meter track to determine our rankings (e.g., 500m = 4.5 laps, 1000m = 9 laps). Because the turns are sharp relative to our speed, we need to lean our bodies deeply toward the inside of the track to prevent centrifugal force from throwing us off course. Even people unfamiliar with the sport will likely find themselves captivated by the sight. Most of our members started competing in college, and through consistent, dedicated practice over time, they’ve all mastered impressive skating techniques. We encourage you to look up “short track” and check it out.