short track![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Four to six skaters who race against one another; the skater who finishes with the fastest time wins the race.
start judge ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who gives the start signal and indicates false starts; a competitor is disqualified for making two consecutive false starts.
protective mat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padding that covers the boards to cushion the impact when a skater falls.
coaches ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Individuals who train the skaters; they devise strategy and give instructions to the skaters throughout the race.
finish judges ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Officials who determine the order in which the skaters finish.
marker ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Each of the markers bordering the track; it is made of rubber or plastic and is not affixed to the ice to avoid damaging it.
track ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Oval 120 yd long on a standard rink; unlike the long track, there are no reserved lanes.
chief referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who is responsible for applying the rules; in particular, the chief referee is authorized to disqualify a competitor who commits a fault.