The Ohio Speedskating Association is a non-profit organization with the objectives to encourage, advance, improve, and control amateur ice speedskating in the state of Ohio. The OSA has a long history of success and active involvement in hosting national events. The organization was formed by small group of speedskating enthusiasts in early 1920’s and officially founded as an association of the Amateur Speedskating Union (now part of US Speedskating) in 1927. The OSA clubs have produced numerous National and North American Champions, as well as World and Olympic Team members. The Association has also hosted National Championships, World Team Trials, and North American Championships.
Ohio Invitational is an Ability Meet and Heartland Racing Series. Skaters will be grouped according to their seed time, with consideration being given to the age of skaters in each group. With the exception of Heartland, divisions may be mixed-gender. Per USS guidelines, all skaters will race on an appropriate-size track.
Heartland – skaters ages 12 and older as of 7/1/24 who meet the qualifying time standard of 1:48.0 for men and 1:58.0 for women in the 1000 meters. The time standard must be from a sanctioned short track meet, from July 1, 2023, or later. There will be two groups, Heartland A and Heartland B. The two groups will be roughly split 50/50 based on times.
New: The ISU “Zero False Starts” rule will apply to all Heartland A and B races.
Ability – Skaters 11 and younger will compete in the Ability Division. Skaters ages 12 and older who do not meet the Heartland qualifying time standard will also compete in the Ability Division. Consideration will be given to the age of skaters in each group.
Contact secretary@ohiospeedskating.com with questions
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER ICE RINK 1 MONTICELLO BLVD. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO Sanctioned by the Ohio Speedskating Association and U.S. Speedskating
