We offer world class short track speedskating training to beginners through advanced speed skaters ages 5 and up. Short-track speedskating can be learned at any age, regardless of experience. Hockey, inline or figure skating experience is helpful but not required. Our members include 5 year old aspiring tiny tots to 70+ year young multiple national records holder. Joining is easy, just follow these basic first steps:
1. Contact info@gardenstatespeedskating.com to let us know you are coming down preferably
2. “Come & Try It” with us in any of our ice sessions (See CALENDAR). The first two sessions are on us!
Upon receiving your Tryout request, we will email you to confirm your tryout schedule along with detail instructions for you to prepare for the first tryout session. IMPORTANT – Please read, complete and sign the following two forms online prior to your tryout session: USS 1-Day-1-Dollar form, and GSS waiver form
3. Become a member of the following organizations:
Upon receiving your Tryout request, we will email you to confirm your tryout schedule along with detail instructions for you to prepare for the first tryout session. IMPORTANT – Please read, complete and sign the following two forms online prior to your tryout session: USS 1-Day-1-Dollar form, and GSS waiver form
3. Become a member of the following organizations:
- US Speedskating (“USS”) – You are Team USA. Click here to register online.
- Middle Atlantic Speedskating Association (“MASA”) – our regional speed skating association. MASA membership is handled by GSS club, no action from members is required.
- Garden State Speedskating (“GSS”):
- Read and sign the GSSC waiver form.
- We will help you to select training plans, and acquire your speed skating gears.
4. Browse FAQs for more information about the sports. Get on the ice and have fun!
* Membership to these organization is required so that our club insurance covers you while you are skating and participating our practices. All GSS members must present valid membership information before you can step on ice to skate.
USS membership starts on 7/1 each year.
GSS membership cycle runs from 9/1 to 8/31, Fall/Winter season from Sept-March, Spring/Summer season from April-August.
GSS membership cycle runs from 9/1 to 8/31, Fall/Winter season from Sept-March, Spring/Summer season from April-August.
* GSS always welcomes guest skaters to visit us and practice with us.
Please contact us at info@gardenstatespeedskating.com
