September 8th saw our 2023-24 Short Track Selection Event taking place, with the country’s best short track speed skaters racing for their place on the BIS Performance Squad. Competition was fierce with numerous close battles, and it was a great way to kick off the racing season.
Mohawks skater Niall Treacy swept the event, taking an incredible first place across all three distances. Aldwych skaters Theo Collins, Jonathan Moody and Peter Riches scooped up all but one of the other podium spots, with Nottingham’s Kyle Ross-Waddell securing the last with his strong third-place finish in the 500m.
The event also saw Ethan Treacy compete in his last race, as he intends to now step away from his highly successful short track career to focus on life outside of sport.
Event Results:
500m
1st Niall Treacy, Mohawks
2nd Jonathan Moody, Aldwych
3rd Kyle Ross-Waddell, Nottingham
1000m results
1st Niall Treacy, Mohawks
2nd Peter Riches, Aldwych
3rd Theo Collins, Aldwych
1500m
1st Niall Treacy, Mohawks
2nd Theo Collins, Aldwych
3rd Jonathan Moody, Aldwych
"Happy to start the season of solidly. I’m hoping to use the confidence from the trials and build upon that during the next two preparations competitions so that I’m in great shape to start the World Cup season off!"
- Niall Treacy
The Team will face their next challenge at the Dutch Open at the end of the month:
29th September - 1 October
Skaters:
Niall Treacy
Peter Riches
Kyle Ross-Waddell
Adam Hill Jr
Holly Hoyland