Flushing Meadows Speed Skating Club, Inc.
Welcome to New York City's Only Speed Skating Club!
Updated March 2nd, 2010. GC
NYS Championships info below.
SO, you have seen the Olympics and you're interested in trying Speed Skating! That's great. The club welcomes new members at any time of the season. However, the season ends March 25th, so there is not much time left to come and try it out.
Please note the contact info below for Glenn Corso and drop a line. There are, forms to fill out and details to learn. It is best if you have some skating ability already. For those who have never skated before...while we don't want to turn anyone away, we really must insist that you obtain some basic skating skills first (hockey not figure skates). The club only has a certain number of loaner skates available. They are handed out on a first come first served basis and right now we have a lot of people trying this out. The beginning of the new season will be in October 2010, and this is the best time to join as we will spend lots of time on speed skating basics. Practice sessions in the next season will be the same as they are now (Monday and Thursday). I encourage anyone who has an interest to come to our practices and observe and ask questions. If you feel that you want to skate and try it, then we will need to know in advance, forms will be e-mailed and questions will be asked to be as prepared as we can to make sure you get a chance to try it. Time is limited and we who will be helping you also need to skate our practice session, so please plan to arrive no later than 1/2 hour before the start of the ON ice time.
Thank you for your understanding,
Glenn
New York State Championships, ST meet... March 13th, 2010.
Go to the MASA website (link below) and click on the link to online registration. Any USS or Canadian registered skater may participate, this is NOT limited to NYS residents. Come one, come all, a good time will be had. 3000 meter and relay events will be held at the end of the meet. Meet will be held in Newburgh, NY. This is a one day meet.
Flushing Club Metro series race will be held:
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010 - Flushing Meadows, 6:30pm
Go to the MASA website (link below) and click on each club to get directions and other information.
We started holding practices on October 1st . We are ON the ice at 7pm and off at 8:20pm on Thursdays and ON the ice at 8:30pm and off at 9:50pm on Mondays. In order to make the most of the session we need to be ready to put the mats on as soon as the Zamboni is done and get them off timely at the end of the session. This will require all to help. Please arrive at least a half hour early to help with moving mats, obtaining your skates or help with paperwork. If you arrive late, we may not be able to help you as we want to be on the ice and skate too!
Please contact Glenn Corso at gcorso@optonline.net for additional information or if you have questions. If your need for information is urgent, call my cell at 516-381-7734.
Sessions started October 1st, 2009
Sessions will end on March 25th, 2009
Check the Races/Events/Results page for information on upcoming events.
Also go to the Middle Atlantic Speedskating Association ( www.MiddleAtlanticSkatingAssociation.com)
website for more information on other area clubs
as well as links to more detailed race data. More information may also be obtained from the
US Speedskating website (go to the calendar section). www.USSpeedskating.org
See important notes below!
Check back often for new information.
The Flushing practices are currently being held at the following times:
Mondays 8:30 to 9:50 pm
and
Thursdays 7:00 to 8:20 pm.
Except November 26th, December 24th, 28th, 31st and January 1st.
Policies:
1st time skaters one free session (for those who are new to skating).
2nd and 3rd time $25 per session.
All skaters must join FMSSC after 3rd session.
For the 2009-2010 season we had to increase club dues due to the additional sessions.
Talk with Carole Moore or Glenn Corso for more details.
All skaters must join US Speedskating for insurance purposes. This includes new 1st time skaters.
Fees for US Speedskating are:
$10 for temp. 2 month membership, $30 for full 1st year competing membership, $75 for returning competing member. Competing membership is required if you plan to participate in the Metro race series or compete at any level.
Flushing Meadows Speed Skating Club offers short track coaching at all levels, beginners through national-class racers. Even if you have limited skating experience, but are interested in trying the fastest aspect of the sport, come down and give it a try. FMSSC has a limited number of pairs of speed skates to lend out to first-timers. If you will need skates, please show up early. There is paperwork to fill out and it takes time to make sure we get a pair of skates that fit reasonably well. We want to skate too, so if there are too many who show up late, we will ask that you come back to the next practice.
Speedskating for exercise.
Speedskating is a nice way to have a low impact workout. You can have an aerobic workout by skating long distances, and you can get an anaeorbic workout by skating sprints. It's an activity that the whole family can participate in. At the Flushing club we have skaters from 4 years to 70. Many family members skate together.
Speedskating improves your balance, endurance, leg strength and general well-being. It's FUN! It's
exciting and is a great way to take advantage of one of the fastest human powered sports.
Speedskating....a sport for life.
FMSSC sessions and races are held at the New Aquatic-Ice Rink facility, located directly next to the Van Wyck Expressway on the West side of the Flushing Meadows Park, Queens (see directions below).
We offer an exciting season of training, racing and the opportunity to improve your skating skills.
Flushing Meadow Speed Skating Club is a member of the Middle Atlantic Skating Association (MASA).
Check the following link for more information: http://www.MiddleAtlanticSkatingAssociation.com/masa.htm
Flushing Meadows New Acquatic & Ice Rink facility-
For directions to the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center. Go to the DIRECTIONS page.