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Year-round long track and short track training programs are designed and run by full-time coaches who also coached the US Jr World Teams in both LT and ST and coached a Long Track Olympian and a short track World Cup Team member last year, as well as 4 members of the Jr World Long Track Team including a Jr World Silver Medalist, and, a Jr National Record holder in the 500 meters, and, 2 members of the Jr World Short Track Team who split time training at home in Boston and Los Angeles. The coaches work with on and off the ice in the weight room and in dryland practices, and, provide coaching at competitions, including utilizing international meets such as the Can-Ams and the Continental Cup. Train with teammates performing at this high level that can push you. Utilize the new padding system acquired this year that has increased safety performance as tested in Quebec. Take advantage of the new Retired Athlete Mentor Program that taps the area’s concentration of experienced Olympians and other high achieving speedskaters. Train in one of only three indoor oval facilities in North America located in an area rich in speedskating tradition, history and current activity. Benefit from the Froedtert Sports Med PEP program, testing by the Marquette U. Human Performance Lab, and guidance by strength training, sports psych, and nutrition experts along with services such as massage therapy for recovery. The region has great access to cycling and inlining locations as well as the largest freshwater lake in the United States. A variety of housing options, educational and work opportunities, a low cost of living, and easy access to the rest of the country with good transportation and a central location help maximize your quality of life and budget.

The year-round programs offer a couple of options including a full-time premium plan, as well as an intermediate plan, and, a club-elite option for those who need more flexibility or to mix their training with their local club resources.

The summer training season offers everything from an intensive rigorous program lasting the entire summer with a 10 week plus 2 weeklong camp option, on down to training for a week, and, custom-designed programs that are 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 weeks in duration, and, can include one or more intensive, focused week-long camps. The summer program is a good way to get a lot of training in while you have the time, get a head start on your season, build a solid technical and conditioning foundation, see what it is like to train on a regular basis for a longer period of time, or to see how you might feel about a more intensive year-round option in the future.

Other flexible options and related services such as single day drop-in ice or dryland sessions are available, as are coaching services at competitions and equipment set-up and tuning services including rocking and bending of skates.

More information and the ability to register for either the year-round program options or the summer program options or other flexible options and related services can be found at the online ASE 2018-19 Registration Form on our WuFoo page at the following link –

Our camp programs are designed and run by full-time coaches who also coached the US Jr World Teams in both LT and ST and coached a Long Track Olympian and a short track World Cup Team member last year, as well as 4 members of the Jr World Long Track Team including a Jr World Silver Medalist, and, a Jr National Record holder in the 500 meters, and, 2 members of the Jr World Short Track. The summer camps rely on short track ice but are recommended for both long track and short track athletes alike.

We’ve upped the ante this year, capping the camp at 25 athletes and asking that participants be able to qualify for nationals in their age group or be close enough that they would qualify in the age class just younger than theirs. We want to give high quality attention to each skater while also challenging each one to rise to a new personal level. We also will have ice twice per day for two hours each session, with the exception of one day. The camp stresses a priority on excellence in technique, but we also believe it is important to be able to carry that technique with you at higher speeds for longer distances, so we will also attempt to push the skaters to go faster for longer while holding on to excellent technique, learning the value of efficiency, and, building increased conditioning.

We are excited to offer this year two things – First is our new pad system, which is the best protection you can have in a boarded rink and is proven to increase safety in Quebec and Canada; and, secondly, we have partnered with the Wisconsin International Academy to offer a new lodging option for the campers, very close to the rink, and, at a very economical rate of $80 per night while sleeping up to 3 per room.

The 2018 ASE Season Kick-off Camp online information and registration link is:

This camp price is a bargain when you factor in that lodging and meals are included as part of the price, and, accommodations are in one of only three US Olympic Committee Olympic Training Centers in the country. It is a bonus that Lake Placid has hosted two Winter Olympics and is home to a great deal of speedskating and other Olympic history including Eric Heiden’s 5 gold medal performance in 1980. We will train in the rink that the USA defeated the Soviet Union in hockey. Motivation, inspiration and education abound in a quality training environment under a demanding schedule that instills grit and resilience. By mid-summer, the technique is progressing and the workload increasing. The beautiful setting in the Adirondack village provides for some great opportunities to work and play.

The 2018 ASE Lake Placid OTC Camp online information and registration link is:

The year-round programs offer a couple of options including a full-time premium plan, as well as an intermediate plan, and, a club-elite option for those who need more flexibility or to mix their training with their local club resources.

Offers an intensive rigorous program that ranges from lasting the entire summer with a 10 week plus 2 weeklong camp options, on down to custom-designed programs that are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 weeks in duration.

More information and the ability to register for either the year-round program options, the summer program options, or other flexible options and related services can be found at the online ASE 2018-19 Registration Form on our WuFoo page at the following link –

Summer camps- (rely on short track ice but are for both long and short trackers)

Online information and registration link: https://speedskating.wufoo.com/forms/2018-ase-season-kickoff-camp/

Online information and registration link: https://speedskating.wufoo.com/forms/2018-ase-lake-placid-olympic-training-center-camp/

Additional camps during the season will be scheduled. Some will be more general and fundamental; others will have special themes and areas of focus. Hold the dates for:

Thanksgiving Camp, November 23-25, 2018; Holiday Camp, December 27-30, 2018; Race Strategy and Tactics Camp, February 16-18, 2019

With prior approval of the coach or Program Director, skaters may drop in for single sessions. In-season drop-in ice will also be available once the schedule is finalized. Currently, 70+ summer dates are published, see the online link below: https://speedskating.wufoo.com/forms/ase-2018-summer-dropin-short-track-ice-sign-up/

Sufferfest returns! –  (Save the date: July 25^th, join us after for a BBQ on the lawn)

Our skaters have the opportunity to fundraise for the program and to help themselves by earning financial and other reward incentives by skating for an hour to earn $ pledged.

Sign up to take pledges and skate, or sign up to eat BBQ after, or sign up to donate:

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact either: Carl Cepuran, ASE Program Director at cepuran@aol.com or 630-640-4485, or, email the coaches: Hongyang Wang, Short Track Head Coach at why_skater@outlook.com or Eric Cepuran, Long Track Head Coach at cepuran34@gmail.com.