www.gatewayspeedskating.org

In cooperation with the Kirkwood Parks & Recreation Department

111 S. Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Track: 111.12 Meter Oval

Regional, Open Meet Sanctioned by USS

Sunday February 25, 2024

Schedule:

7:00 – 7:30am – Check In

7:50 – 8:25am – Warm-ups *

8:40am – National Anthem

8:45am – Racing starts

2:30pm – Racing ends

* Warm-up groups to be determined by

entries and posted the day of the meet

Racing Format:

St. Louis Silver Skates Short Track

The St. Louis Silver Skates will be run as an ABILITY meet with awards given based on the

ability groupings. In this format skaters will be grouped by ability, taking into account skater

times, ages, and size to provide for a safe, fun racing experience for all. Organizers reserve the

right to make changes in format, based on the number of registered skaters and/or time

constraints. Additional races may be added as time permits.

Relay Races

Time permitting, we will hold a brief intro to relay racing clinic and some relay races following the

regular meet racing. Please indicate on your form if the skater is interested in participating in the

relays, as the relay groups will be decided in advance based on seed times.

Awards:

Skaters must race all distances to qualify for an overall award unless injured or ill.

Registration:

Register online at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407817

Registration closes at 12pm on Thursday, Feb 22

Cost: $40 per skater with a $100 family cap for Missouri Skaters

$10 per family for skaters from outside clubs and associations, sponsored by the

Missouri Speedskating Association

A reduced hotel rate is available at the Hampton Inn St. Louis Southwest in Valley Park, MO.

Meet Director: Joe Gier mospeedsk8@gmail.com

Registration Questions: Melanie Summers summers.melanie@gmail.com

99th Annual St. Louis Silver Skates

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