"To foster lifelong connections that strengthen the relationship that participants, families, officials and other members of the speed skating community, past and present, have with the sport of speed skating in the United States."
Mary Brophy Magnus has always been a sight to see on the ice, from when she first started at the age of three, to competing on the national team, to now, as she still competes as a Master skater.
Chika Griwsold first took to the ice on figure skates when she was three, skating seemed to come naturally to her, so it was no surprise that she had the ability to skate fast right away her first time on speed skates at the age of 7.
Rick Swanson grew up in a hockey household - his dad played center for the University of Minnesota Gophers with Herbie Brooks as his right wingman, his mom was a PE teacher and a member of the women’s hockey group that led to the formation of girls and...
Lucas moved away from home at the age of 14 to Milwaukee, where he earned a spot on the Jr National Long Track Team. He raced in 3 Junior World Championships and eventually made the Senior National Team, competing in World Cups.
A 6x U.S. National Champion, FitzRandolph established new Olympic Records in the 500m at 2 Olympic Games. He currently resides in Wisconsin with his wife and children, who enjoy spending time at their farms when not playing sports.
Moore entered the sport of speed skating with the Northwest Speedskating Club in IL, back in the 1970’s. Post skating, Pat graduated Northern Michigan University with a BA of Arts in Computer Graphic Design.
