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.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER ICE RINK 1 MONTICELLO BLVD. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO Sanctioned by the Ohio Speedskating Association and U.S. Speedskating
Saturday, December 4, 2021:
Check in at Cleveland Heights Rink
10:15-11:15 AM
Warm Up
11:45 AM
Racing
12:45 to 8:00 PM
Heartland Racing Series #3 (HRS)
This series will be run in conjunction with the Ohio Invitational. In order to qualify to skate in the HRS, a skater must be age 12 or older, and have achieved a 1000m seed time of 1:48 for men, 1:58 for ladies. Times must be skated since July 1, 2019 in a sanctioned competition with a published protocol or, as a special accommodation this year due to the impact of Covid on racing in the past year, in a practice since July 1, 2021 certified by a USS Certified Coach. Skaters race the 500, 1000, and 1500, plus a special distance, time permitting. Please note that the HRS is open to any qualified skater nationwide or from other countries who wish to participate in this series.
TENTATIVE OHIO INVITE DIVISIONS:
Masters 40 & over
Junior C (13-14)
Masters 30-39
Junior D (11-12)
Senior (19+)
*Junior E (9-10)
Junior A (17-18)
*Junior F (7-8)
Junior B (15-16)
*Tiny Tot (6 & under)
All-points format will be used. All skaters, registered and novice are invited to enter. Events and divisions may be combined based on entries and time constraints.
*Junior E, Junior F and Tots will skate on 85m track.
Helmet Cover Deposit of $10.00 required at check-in – please have exact change
ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE
Lindsay’s Law
A new law was passed in Ohio and went into effect in July, 2017. All parents of competitors and competitors (19 years of age and younger) taking part in sporting events in the State of Ohio are required to complete a training video raising awareness of the danger of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth athletes. This is required as soon as you take part in an organized sporting event (race & camp) in Ohio and a signed form has to be on file on an annual basis. Coaches will have to view the video and review the handouts. This is now Ohio State Law. To give you a head start, we have included all necessary documents here for your convenience. Lindsay’s Law
Please send all completed forms to Dennis Marquard at secretary@ohiospeedskating.com if you plan on competing or coaching in Ohio in the coming season. Doing this before the day(s) of the Ohio Invitational/Heartland Series event will save time during the registration process. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we all abide by this law.
REQUIREMENTS:
Helmet, gloves, long sleeves, knee pads, neck protection and shin guards.
COVID SAFETY MEASURES
Individuals who are experiencing any possible symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend the event. Regardless of vaccination status, athletes, coaches, parents, spectators, and volunteers must wear masks at all times indoors EXCEPT when an athlete is on the ice surface or when an individual is consuming food or drink with at least 6 feet of distance between members of parties that did not travel together. While indoors, all individuals are expected to socially distance whenever possible unless they are with members of their household or traveling party. All individuals must follow the direction of our meet staff in relation to the above COVID measures. Violations may result in expulsion from the Cleveland Heights rink by direction of Meet Director or Chief Referee. These policies may be subject to change according to updates of COVID measures recommended by US Speedskating, the Cleveland Hts. Rink, the CDC and Local or State agencies.
Looking for volunteers to help with running the meet. Click on link below to sign up.
Lindsay’s Law was passed in Ohio and went into effect in July 2017. All parents of competitors AND competitors (19 years of age and younger) taking part in sporting events in the State of Ohio are required to complete a training video raising awareness of the danger of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth athletes. This is required as soon as you take part in an organized sporting event (race & camp) in Ohio and a signed form has to be on file on an annual basis. Coaches will have to view the video and review the handouts. This is now Ohio State Law. To give you a head start, we have included all necessary documents here for your convenience. Lindsay’s Law
Please send all forms to Dennis Marquard at secretary@ohiospeedskating.com if you plan on competing or coaching in Ohio in the coming season. Doing this before the day(s) of the Ohio Invitational/Heartland Series event will save time during the registration process. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we all abide by this law.
Ohio Concussion Return-to Play Law 143
Ohio Law 143 or the Return-To-Play Law went into effect on April 26,2013. The law requires youth coaches, officials and referees to complete free, basic online training about concussions. All coaches (including assistants) and referees are required to take the online concussion course every three year. Visit the Ohio Dept of Health Youth Concussion website for more information and training.
