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.
Sat., Feb. 24, 2024
Cleveland Heights Community Center Ink Rink
1 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Sanctioned by Ohio Speedskating Association and U.S. Speedskating
REGISTRATION
- Online Registration ONLY
- Open to Class A and Class B OSA Registered Members Only
- Seed time required! Every skater will be seeded by time, therefore it is mandatory that you submit your seed time.
- Registration deadline 02/20/2024 at 11:59 pm — No late entries accepted!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
- 9 :00 – 10:15 am — Safety mat set-up
- 10:15 – 11:15 am =–Check in
- 11:45am – 12:15 pm — Warm-Ups
- 1 2:30 – 6:00 pm (approx) — Racing
TENTATIVE DIVISIONS
111m track
- Masters 40 & over
- Masters 30-39
- Senior (19+)
- Junior A (17-18)
- Junior B (15-16)
- Junior C (13-14)
- Junior D (11-12)
8 5m track
- Junior E (9-10)
- Junior F (7-8)
- Tiny Tot (6 & under)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Helmet ٠ Gloves ٠ Long sleeves ٠ Knee pads ٠ Neck protection ٠ Shin guards ٠ (Eye protection strongly recommended)
FORMAT
All-points-format. Groups will be made based on ability (seed time + age). Divisions may be combined based on entries and time constraints. All groups will be broken out for awards.
CLUB RELAY
Time permitting, there will be mixed ladies/men club relay races. Teams made up of skaters from the same club; one team per club in two divisions: Jr C and older skaters, Jr D and younger
AWARDS
1st through 4th Total Meet Points in each division/gender Bob Reppenhagen Memorial Award for fastest 500m Ladies and Men
LINDSAY’S LAW
As of July 2017, all athletes aged 19 and under participating in an organized sporting event in Ohio must complete Lindsay’s Law training, and have a waiver on file with OSA annually. Parents and coaches are also required to view video raising awareness of the danger of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth athletes.
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/lindsays-law/
Prior to being able to participate, athletes,included within the scope of Lindsay’s Law, and their parents/guardians must have watched the required video and signed the Parent Athlete Signature Form both of which are contained in the above URL. Once the form is signed, email it to OSA Secretary, Elizabeth O’Brien at secretary@ohiospeedskating.com or bring with you to the meet.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the heart of every good organization — and we need you! Jobs include ice crew and block chasers (competent skaters of any discipline), timers, judges, hospitality aides, runners, and heat box.
Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFAD22A7F85-47372811-2024
QUESTIONS
For questions about the meet contact OSA Secretary, Elizabeth O’Brien at secretary@ohiospeedskating.com
HOSPITALITY
Thank you for signing up to bring food for volunteers at the Ohio State meet. Click here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFAD22A7F85-47578816-hospitality#/
