Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition
The local qualifying meet for the 2025 Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition returns 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to the McKinley Park ice rink, 3801 S. Western Boulevard, Chicago.
Registration begins at 5 p.m., with races to start at 5:30 p.m. The races will be open on a first-come, first-served basis for 20 participants from each age group and gender. All participants must wear gloves, long sleeves and a helmet. (Bicycle, inline skating and hockey helmets are all OK.) Skates and helmets will be available free of charge.
Adult skaters 18 and over will race immediately after the childrens races; adults do not need to qualify to participate.
All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the form in order to participate.
