Welcome to Speedskating!
If you are looking for information about the fastest sport on two feet and you live in the greater Minnesota area, you have come to the right place. Use the navigation buttons on the left hand side of the page to get all the speed skating information you need. If you have yet to lace up your first set of long blades be sure to check out the clubs link to find out which club is right for you.
GMSA is a non-profit organization whose primary activities include purchasing (contracting for) seasonal ice time at the John Rose Minnesota Oval and other local short-track venues, conducting pack-style and metric meets on weekends throughout the season, securing ice time and officials (judges, timers, referees, clerks, starters, etc.) for regional and national meets, and addressing the needs of the various speedskating clubs who practice and compete on GMSA contracted ice.
Support the Oval
Show your support for the oval by joining the Friends of the Oval. To join, send a registration for and $25.00 per adult to:
The Friends of the Oval Foundation
2661 Civic Center Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
The registration shows that you care about the oval and gives you a vote. The membership is good for one year. The fiscal year has not been set as yet, but it will probably be March 31 to April 1.