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.