The Gateway Speedskating Club is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has been instructing & promoting the sport of speedskating to children and adults since 1963.
Gateway is a member of the Missouri Speedskating Association. We are also an affiliate of U.S. Speedskating, the governing body of speedskating and olympic team development in the United States
This page was last updated on: November 20, 2009
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1. Gateway
2. Missouri Speedskating
3. US Speedskating -Must complete before getting on the ice at any practice or event.
New members-
Missouri Speedskating is offering 1 year membership for free! You still need to complete and submit form.
US Speedskating is offering 2 months trial membership for $10 under the Introductory Program. Once the 2 months has passed you must complete the 1 year membership and all Gateway fees will be due. If you like skating, the most economical USS membership to begin with is the 1 year plan.
Reasons Why Speedskating is Great..
*Short track skating just like the Olympics
*No tryouts! Just a desire to learn.
*Individual sport that builds self confidence
*Family sport :Siblings practice at the same time & place (Parents too!)
*Ages 4 and up are welcome
*Great for girls and boys
*Great Ice at Kirkwood
*Gateway coaches all levels of skaters. Beginners to advanced, recreational to competive.
*Boys and girls skate together. No separate practices to go to.
*Fantastic cross-training sport
FAQ's
How many practices can I come to?
The schedule varies slightly based on holidays & skating meets, but generally a skater may attend three hour-long practices a week.
What if I miss a practice?
Attendance is not taken at practices. However, the more a skater attends their practice sessions, the greater improvement they will see. There is no refund of dues for missed sessions.
What if I don't have speedskates?
Hockey skates or figure skates may be used at first. As soon as possible we try to help you locate speedskates, whether used or new. Gateway is not responsible for providing a skater with speedskates, but we have started a small rental program to assist beginning skaters.
Olympian Joey Cheek meets and signs autographs for Gateway Speedskaters in 2006
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Fundraising:
Tupperware sales are due December 2nd.
Don't forget to use your EScrip cards when shopping at Schnucks.
Gateway Speedskating Club Alumni Night
Wednesday, November 25
8:15-9:15pm
Kirkwood Ice Rink
Gateway would like invite past speedskaters to come out to a practice. Skate or just visit with current skaters and fellow skaters from years gone by.
Skated but not at Gateway? Come anyway!
Please help spread the word...forward this along to other speedskaters!
There will be Gateway Practice Races happening from 7:15-8:15pm so come early and cheer on the future skaters. A resale of skating apparel and items will be happening as well with proceeds going to Gateway ice time. If you have anything you'd like to donate, bring it along as well.
