Gateway

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

Top 10 Reasons Why Speedskating is Awesome..

10. Fantastic cross-training sport.

9. Ages 4 and up, boys and girls welcome.

8. Great Ice at Kirkwood.

7. Family sport (Parents too!)

6. We all skate together at the same time & place. No separate practices to go to.

5. Gateway coaches all levels of skaters. Beginners to advanced, recreational to competive.

4. Individual sport that builds self confidence.

3. Short track skating just like the Olympics.

2. No tryouts! Just a desire to learn.

1. It's FUN!

FAQ's

How many practices can I come to?

The schedule varies slightly based on holidays & skating meets, but generally a skater may attend two or three* hour-long practices a week. (*Thursday sessions begin in November)

What if I miss a practice?

Attendance is not mandatory 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.

Fundraising:

Don't forget to use your EScrip cards when shopping at Schnucks.

We will be looking at other opportunities for fundraising as well in order to keep dues reasonable.

Want to try speedskating?

A four session class is being offered in October. Click below to find form. You can also contact lacygoodwin@me.com with questions.

Kirkwood rink does not have speedskates for rent, but you can try it out in hockey or figure skates. Please see the calendar page for details on what to bring.

Have other questions?

Contact Joe: mospeedksk8@sbcglobal.net