Gateway  Speedskating

Divisions Based on age as of July 1, 2009

Tiny Tot..... 6 years or below

PeeWee...... 7 - 8 years

Pony...... 9 - 10  years

Midget...... 11 - 12  years

Juvenile...... 13 - 14  years

Junior...... 15  &  Above

Masters 30...... 30 - 39 years

Masters 40...... 40 - 49 years

Masters 50...... 50 - 59 yearss

etc...

Gateway Officers

2009-2010

President:

Terry Gier ('10)

Vice President:

Dan Quinn ('10)

Treasurer:

Dan Quinn

John Moore ('11)

Board Members:

John Harwell ('11)

Laura Esswein ('11)

Lisa Gieseking ('10)

Rich Esswein ('10)

Lacy Goodwin ('11)

Sal Pitti ('11)

Lacy Goodwin ('10)

Priscilla Ward ('10)

Coaching Staff

  Gateway is very proud of our volunteer coaching staff.    Many coaches attend USS Coaching Clinics & Seminars. All coaches are registered with USS and MSA.

Anne Parker

Joe Gier

Rick Barcheck

Ed Jacquin

Dennis Stevison

Jim Chapin Sr.

Gateway is fortunate to have many other people in the St. Louis area who act as instructional rescoures when called upon.

2009-2010

Membership Dues

Gateway strives to maintain a dues level that will not prohibit a skater from participating, however, we must be able to pay the rink for our ice-time.  Upon review of our anticipated ice expense the board has set the dues for the 2009-2010 season. 

1 skater = $ 425

2 skaters = $ 825

3 or more skaters = $ 1150

Skaters from other clubs are asked to donate $150 to contribute to the ice expense.

A late fee of $50 will be added

for dues not paid in full by November 15th.

This page was last updated: August 25, 2009

In competitions Skaters are generally grouped by

Racing Divisions

or

Ability

Racing Divisions are listed below and are how the US Age Group Nationals are conducted starting with the Pony group. At larger meets girls race against girls and boys against boys.  At smaller meets the boys and girls of a like division may be combined.

Ability based meets are designed such that everyone is placed in a racing group based on seed time submitted on the race application whether boy or girl.  This allows the skaters to compete with those closest to them in ability.  It often provides for better opportunity to improve ones racing skills and prepares skaters for larger meets that are held by divisions.

How do I Join?

There are 3 organizations that you must register with to participate.   All forms must be completed prior to attending a practice

1. USS - U.S. Speedskating

Returning skaters - If your membership to USS is expiring, you must renew.  DO NOT let membership lapse.

US Speedskating Membership Application

2. MSA - Missouri Speedskating Association

MSA Application

MSA Volunteer Commitment

3. Gateway Speedskating Club -

Gateway Membership Form