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 an affiliate of the Missouri Speedskating Association.  We are also an association of U.S. Speedskating, the governing body of speedskating and olympic team development in the United States
Gateway
Speedskating
Club

This page was last updated on: July 19, 2008
No tryouts necessary, great skating ability not necessary (we'll teach you that), just come with an interest in learning this fun sport for life!
We skate on the great ice at the Kirkwood Ice Rink!
Gateway coaches all levels of skaters:
Beginners to Advanced
Recreational to Competitive
Skaters ages 4 and up welcome!
Short Track Speedskating just like the Olympics!
Gateway Club at final practice of the 2006-2007 season
Exciting News!
Try Speedskating for
2 months for $10!

US Speedskating has created a temporary membership for those wanting to try the sport.  The cost of this membership is $10.  Gateway has decided to waive club fees for the same 2 month period. 
Now you can try speedskating for 2 months for only $10!!


Check List for coming to a practice:
1. US Speedskating Membership Form
If you are coming to a practice for the first time, check the box marked "Introductory First-Time Trial Membership."  Please bring a $10 check. NO CASH.  Click below for application.

www.usspeedskating.org

2. Click on the Calendar button to see the practice schedule.  All new skaters must begin in the Novice Sessions regardless of previous skating experience.

3. Come prepared.  Proper apparel must be worn.
Proper apparel includes:
Helmet
Long sleeves & Long Pants (no wide legs)
Gloves
Knee pads
Shin guards
Elbow pads
Neck Guards

4.  Parents of small children are expected to remain at the rink the entire session.

5.  Be prepared to have fun!

No one will be allowed on the ice without completing the US Speedskating Application.

Summer Ice Sessions:
July 25th 6:45-7:45
Cost: $5 per skater
Bring a helmet, gloves, long sleeves and pants or leggings.