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Speed
Skating Clubs at The Pettit Center
In
Memoriam: Warren Kellermann
West
Allis Speed Skating Club
The
West Allis Speedskating Club is a non-profit organization
that supports every age of skater from four to
sixty-four. We have over 150 members and over
70 active skaters. The club focuses on the development
of youth, special needs and the feeder program
for U.S. Speedskating. Over the past 70
years, the WASSC has been responsible for the
development of the top US speed skaters in the
country. This doesn't happen without the dedication
of many people's time and the support of the local
business communities.
Paid coaches, volunteer coaches and skaters train
up to 5 days a week, all year round. The people
involved in this sport are dedicated to our youth
and the development of solid individuals. Several
parents also participate on the ice by coaching
or learning to skate themselves - making this
a strong family sport. Speed skating as
a sport creates a positive attitude for all skaters
and WASSC creates a positive and fun environment
for all of our members and their families.
The West Allis Speedskating Club operates under
and as a part of the West Allis/West Milwaukee
Department of Recreation. The club is proud of
its association with the department and gratefully
acknowledges its continued support and cooperation.
It has proudly proved to be the foundation for
skaters of national, international and Olympic
caliber. Since the 1930's, the club has brought
the City of West Allis international recognition,
claiming over 17 Olympians, more that 50 World
Team members and over 95 National Champions.
The West Allis Speedskating Club coaches are US
Speedskating or Special Needs certified. Each
strives to assure that every skater competes at
an appropriate level within their age division.
Although a competitive atmosphere is encouraged
on the ice, the proper development of the skater's
mechanics, technique and style is of foremost
importance. Each coach works with a specific group
of skaters and encourages each member to participate
as part of the WASSC team.
For more information on the West Allis Speed Skating
Club, please contact the club at: information@wassc.org
Or check out their website at:
www.wassc.org
Badger
Speed Skating Club
The Badger Speed Skating Club was founded in 1975
and offers skating programs for short track and
long track as well as an off season dry land program.
Badger President, Tony Arena who is a member of
the Speed Skating Hall of Fame and also one of
the club's founding members. For both short and
long track, there is a program for beginners,
intermediate and advanced skaters. Badger typically,
practices two days a week; however, should a skater
want to be a part of the intermediate/advanced
program, there is practice four times per week
plus 1-2 days per week for skating competitions.
There are four coaches on the Badger staff, three
of which are certified coaches by U.S. Speedskating.
Skater Programs/Benefits of Membership include:
Short Track: Badger SSC practices short
track at the Wilson Park Rink, from 5pm-6pm every
Tuesday and Thursday in September and October
and then every Tuesday and Thursday in February
and March. Skaters are grouped by age and ability
and assigned a coach during each short track session.
Long Track:. Badger SSC practices at
the Pettit beginning November through January
every Monday, 4:30pm-6:30pm and every Thursday
5:30pm-7:00pm. Advanced/intermediate skaters also
meet on Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:15pm.
Summer: Badger has training during the
summer beginning about mid June and going through
August. Typically, there is one day for dry land,
one day for cycling, and another day for skating.
For
more information on the Badger Speed Skating Club,
please contact the club at:
Grace
Mane: 414.671.0563
Jeff
Brand: 414.640.1634 or by email at: jbrand3@wi.rr.com
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