Team NOVUS Focuses on Performance Amid Budget and Scheduling Challenges
Team NOVUS is navigating financial arrangements and scheduling issues as they prepare for major speed skating events. While most skater salaries come from ex...
Thialf Ice Rink Schedule and Access Conditions for August to September 2026
Thialf ice rink in the Netherlands offers scheduled skating sessions from August 10 to September 12, 2026, with access based on qualifying times or as a club...
Skater Criticizes KNSB’s Decision to Exclude Him from Olympic Team Pursuit Squad
A Dutch speed skater criticized the national federation's decision to exclude him from the Olympic team pursuit squad despite his strong season performances ...
Remy de Wit to Leave Dutch Skating Federation for Basketball Role
Remy de Wit will leave his position as technical director of the Dutch skating federation to become High Performance Director at the national basketball fede...
Remy de Wit Leaves Speed Skating for Role in Basketball
Remy de Wit is leaving his position as Technical Director at the KNSB to become High Performance Director at the Dutch Basketball Federation, starting in Sep...
Schaatsofficial Siep Luinenburg Criticizes ISU’s Age Limit Introduction and Communication
Siep Luinenburg, a veteran Dutch ice skating official, criticized the ISU's introduction and communication of a new age limit for officials. He expressed con...
Thialf to Host Olympic Speed Skating Event in 2030, First Olympics in the Netherlands in Over a Century
The Thialf ice stadium in Heerenveen, Netherlands, will host the Olympic long-track speed skating competition in 2030, marking the first Olympic events held ...
Heerenveen Confirmed as a Venue for the French Winter Olympics
Heerenveen has been selected as a venue for the French Winter Olympic Games, with key Dutch organizations collaborating to support the use of Thialf as a ska...
Netherlands Increases Prospects for Hosting Olympic Speed Skating in 2030 Winter Games
The Netherlands has improved its chances of hosting the Olympic speed skating events for the 2030 Winter Games, with ongoing discussions between the Dutch an...
Aart van der Wulp and Nynke de Jong appointed to strengthen KNSB talent coaching team
KNSB has appointed experienced coaches Aart van der Wulp and Nynke de Jong to its talent program in northern Netherlands, succeeding Petra Hooijenga and aimi...
Team Duurzaam IJs Aims to Make Dutch Ice Rinks More Sustainable Starting with Hoorn
Team Duurzaam IJs is working to improve the sustainability of Dutch ice rinks, starting with a project in Hoorn. Different scenarios involve energy-efficient...
ANS Selection Method Reduces Travel and Supports Local Speed Skating Competitions
The ANS system used as a selection tool in Dutch speed skating reduces travel demands, improves competition accessibility, and supports local venues by more ...
KNSB Uses Auction Proceeds to Fund Training for Young Coaches and Officials
The KNSB will offer free training courses for fifty beginner trainers and officials using proceeds from an auction of World Championship racing suits, suppor...
Development Strategies and Challenges in Dutch Speed Skating
Dutch speed skating sees a strategic focus on developing endurance among junior athletes, with collaboration between teams aimed at long-term athlete growth....
Marcel Bosker Expresses Discontent Over KNSB’s Selection Process for World Championships
Marcel Bosker, Dutch allround skating champion, criticized the KNSB for not following their own criteria in selecting participants for the World Allround Cha...
Merel Conijn Apologizes to Coach Jillert Anema Following Sudden Departure at Dutch Allround Championships
Merel Conijn apologized to coach Jillert Anema after leaving the Dutch Allround Speed Skating Championships due to frustrations over World Championship selec...
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggeborgh Disagree with KNSB’s Selection for World Allround Speed Skating Championships
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggeborgh contest the KNSB's decision to pre-select skaters for the World Allround Championships without requiring participation in t...
Merel Conijn Withdraws from NK Allround Following KNSB Selection Dispute
Merel Conijn withdrew from the NK Allround 3,000-meter race in response to the KNSB's controversial decision to select three skaters for the World Allround C...
Diniz and Schulting Lead After First 500 Meters at Dutch Sprint Championships
Sebas Diniz and Suzanne Schulting lead after the first 500 meters at the Daikin Dutch Sprint Championships, aiming for national titles and spots at the World...
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggenborgh Disagree with KNSB’s Selection Decisions Ahead of World Allround Championships
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggenborgh criticize the KNSB's decision to select some skaters for the World Allround Championships without competing at the Nationa...