Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition
Enjoy speed skating as viewer or participant at the Annual Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the McKinley Park ice rink, 3801 S. Western Boulevard, Chicago. Come check out children and adult skaters or participate as a racer to qualify for the Citywide Championship. Registration is at 5 p.m., and races start at 6 p.m.
Up to five top qualifiers in the children's division will advance to the championship at McFetridge Sports Center in late January. Adult skaters are invited to an 18 & over meet immediately following the children's meet. Adults do not need to qualify to participate. For ages 6 and older.
Participants must wear gloves, long sleeves and a bicycle or hockey helmet. Figure skates, hockey skates, or speed skates must be worn at all times. Helmets and skates will be available free of charge at all meets.
Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 20 participants from each age group and gender.
Stop by your local rink to collect a registration form and complete prior to the meet. All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian's signature in order to participate.
