Speedskating Clubs
Minnesota has a number of speedskating clubs located throughout the state that can cater to everyone from young skaters just starting to experienced skaters training for the Olympics.
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Duluth Area Speedskating Club has served the Duluth-Superior region for many years bringing the fun of longtrack speedskating to all ages of skaters.
Contact Information:
Duluth Speedskating Club
218-728-6123
apran@charter.net
The Midway speedskating club is the largest and oldest club in greater Minnesota. Among their members are children as young as five years old and skaters who have competed in the Olympic Games. They base most of their activities out of Roseville, Minnesota. If you have any questions about getting started with this club please contact them directly and let them know you found them at www.mnspeedskating.org.
Contact Information:
Midway Speedskating Club
Plymouth/Wayzata Speedskating Club
Their members participate in local, state, and national competitions throughout the United States. The goal for many club skaters is to compete in future world events such as the North American Championships and the Olympics. For others, the club provides fun and fitness.
Contact Information:
http://pwspeedskating.homestead.com
Head Coach: Greg Oly (763) 476-9375
Work: (763)745-6218 or 6171 gvoly@comcast.net
Secretary: Jean French Jsfrench@comcast.net
Contact Information:
Mary O'Donnell 612-827-1425
The Roseville Parks and Recreation Department offers a novice speedskating program for children interested in trying the great sport of speedskating in a non-competitive, fun environment.
Boys and girls ages 4 through 13 are invited to participate. Participants will learn the fundamentals and proper techniques of speedskating. Long blades are not required. Optional meets are held on the weekend. A parent's informational meeting will be held on a date to be announced. Participants should have at least beginning level skating ability. Registration is limited to the first 75 participants in each session. The fee is $49 for Roseville residents and $55 for non-residents.
Registration deadline is November 12, 2004.Contact Information:
http://www.cityofroseville.com
For more information: 651-792-7006
To register: 651-792-7115
This club focuses on developing the entire skater with emphasis on personal development and techniques from Novice to Elite. Their Novice Program focuses on beginning skaters, developing them to become competitive team skaters. Team Skating for more advanced skaters is coached by Steve Miller and two time Olympian Floyd Bedbury. This club is a great choice for adult skaters looking for a great way to exercise and younger skaters alike. Twin City Speedskating is a smaller a newer club than Midway, but their coach has more experience with speedskating than almost anyone in the country.
Contact Information:
www.twincityspeedskating.com
Floyd Bedbury
1433 W. California,
Falcon Hts, MN 55108
fcb69HL@aol.com
(651) 646-3754