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EnglishHow to Find a Speedskating Club or Rink Near You Through US Speedskating
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US Speedskating's website offers a Find A Club tool that lets you search for rinks and clubs in your area so you can try the sport. The site describes it as a map-based search: "Use the map above to discover a rink or club in your area and get started." This guide is for anyone inspired by the Olympics who wants to locate a local club, especially beginners with no prior skating background.
What the Find A Club Tool Does
According to the US Speedskating homepage, the tool is built around an interactive map. You use it to:
- Discover a rink or club in your area
- Get started in the sport through a local club
The site frames the tool as the entry point for newcomers: "Feeling inspired by the Olympics and ready to pick up some speed? Try speedskating by finding a club near you!"
Step-by-Step: Locating a Club
- Go to usspeedskating.org. The Find A Club section appears on the homepage alongside other navigation items such as Membership, Events Calendar, Proud Partners, and About Us.
- Locate the map. The site instructs visitors to "use the map above" to search, so the map sits within the Find A Club area of the page.
- Search your location. Use the map to look for a rink or club in your area. The site does not document a separate address-entry field, so treat the map itself as the search interface.
- Review the results. The map is meant to surface nearby rinks and clubs; the homepage does not list specific clubs or detail what each entry includes.
- Contact the club and get started. The site's stated next step is simply to "get started" through the club you find.
Expected result: You identify at least one rink or club within reasonable travel distance and have a contact point to begin.
If No Rink Appears Nearby
The site anticipates this case directly: "Don't see a rink nearby? No problem. Many legendary speed skaters li..." (the sentence is cut off in the available page text). The visible portion suggests that skaters have started without a nearby rink, but the site does not spell out the full alternative path in the text available here. If your search comes up empty, check the site's other sections — Membership, Events Calendar, and About Us — for further guidance, and consider widening your search radius on the map.
What Else the Site Offers Newcomers
Beyond club search, the homepage links to:
| Section | Use for a beginner |
|---|---|
| Membership | Learning how membership works with US Speedskating |
| Events Calendar | Finding competitions and events |
| About US Speedskating / About Us | Understanding the organization |
| Meet the Teams | Following national team athletes |
| History | Background on the sport in the U.S. |
Recent homepage news also shows the competitive pathway in action, including the announcement of the 2026 Short Track World Tour Team and the 2026–27 Long Track National Team — useful context if you want to see where club skating can lead.
Practical Tips
- Start with the map, not a text search. The site's own instruction is map-based, so begin there rather than hunting for a club directory.
- Check the calendar before committing. The Events Calendar can show upcoming events where you might watch or participate.
- Ask the club about beginner requirements. The homepage does not state age limits, equipment rules, or trial-session policies, so confirm these directly with the club you find.
- Use membership information once you've chosen a club. The Membership section is the natural next stop after you've made contact.
Bottom Line
To find a speedskating club or rink near you, open usspeedskating.org, go to the Find A Club map, and search your area. If nothing appears nearby, the site acknowledges that case and points you toward other resources rather than closing the door — so it's still worth checking the Membership and Events sections before giving up on finding a local entry point.