Preparing for an outdoor competition

With the Logan Lake LOop coming up this weekend, here are some tips to prepare for an outdoor competition:

What to bring:

• Extra socks for skating
• Water bottle -- you still need to be hydrated even though this is an outdoor event
• Appropriate footwear to stay dry
• Skate sharpening equipment if you have it
• Rags for drying skates
• Warm clothes for when you are not skating
• Consider hot paws for those that don't like cold

What to wear:

• A neck warmer, toque and mitts. The mitts should be ones that don't absorb water quickly
• Long johns under the skin suit
• Do not have any skin showing including the ankles