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Latest Entries
Spring/Summer Classes
Registration is open! Visit the ‘Learn’ tab. Continue reading
2017 Loppet Marathon
The 2017 Loppet Speedskating Races were a great success. Full details: 2017 Loppet Speedskating Recap Continue reading
2017 MN State Championships
Held March 4-5th at the Roseville Oval.
See the list of 2017 Champions. Continue reading
Beautiful Sunday at the Oval!
The sun was out and the temperature was perfect for those who showed up at the oval this morning. What made it special were the eight trial skaters who attended the session. The skaters ranged from elementary school age to those who are on the brink of retirement. The common thread amongst all of them were … Continue reading
WCCO: A Look at Speedskating
WCCO anchor Rachel Slavik takes a turn on the long blades with GMSA skater, Dorothy Bialke. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/3583668-a-look-at-speed-skating-in-minnesota/ Continue reading
Oval Opens Saturday, Nov 19th
Sign Up for This Weekend’s Time Trial! Next time trials are Saturday, November 19th. Practice/warm up 8:30 am-10:15 am, Racing 10:15 am-12:30 pm. Visit the link below to see distances. Registration closes at noon, Friday, November 18th. https://mnspeedskating.wufoo.com/forms/gmsa-time-trial/ Continue reading
Inline at US Bank Stadium
The stadium will be open from 5-8pm on the following dates for inline skating: December 13, 20, 27 January 3, 17, 18, 31 February 3, 6, 21, 23, 27 March 1, 6. 9, 13 Continue reading
Sign up for Long Track Skating!
Registration is open for the 2016-2017 Long Track skating season at the Roseville Oval. Register for the Long Track season under Member Info > ST/LT Skating Continue reading
Welcome to GMSA!
Welcome to the sport of speedskating. The goal of this website is two fold. First is for people who are new to the sport to find the information they need on how to get started including learn to skate programs, equipment needs, and links to local speed skating club. For active speedskaters this website will … Continue reading
Rollerdome is back… kind of.
US Bank Stadium will be open from 5-8pm on the following dates for inline skating: January 3, 17, 18, 31 February 3, 6, 21, 23, 27 March 1, 6. 9, 13 Per MPRNews.org · Tim Nelson · Minneapolis · Oct 21, 2016: U.S. Bank Stadium will open in December for runners and in-line skaters, continuing … Continue reading
Greater Minnesota Speedskating Association 