text: when does the new long track speed skating season start?   it all depends on a few things.  i know that out in calgary i believe that they start training in october, and the first international competition is in december, but there are competitions as early as the end of october.  i know that in ontario we don't start skating usually until december/january.  i would suggest you check out the speedskating canada website at www.speedskating.ca.  it might be really useful and will give you a contact for getting information about next season.