Flushing Meadows Speed Skating Club, Inc.

Welcome to New York City's Only Speed Skating Club!

Updated October 8, 2008. GC

As of October, 2008 the word is that the new Flushing rink will not be open until some time in November. Progress is being made by the new Conssessionair to finish the facility, but as normal things go when dealing with the city, there are delays beyond his control. As more information becomes available, it will be posted here.

Because of the delayed opening of the new rink in Flushing Meadows Park, the club has secured ice time at the Yonkers ice rink ( http://www.arenamaps.com/arenas/802.htm ) as follows:

Thursdays: October 9, 16 and 30 at 7:20-8:20pm and on the 23rd from 8:30-10pm. As these are not part of our regular season, we will be charging a per head fee of $20 for the 1 hour sessions and $25-$30 for the 1.5 hour session to cover the ice fees.

Please contact Glenn Corso at gcorso@optonline.net or Fred Prilop at Fredskate2@version.net for additional information or if you have questions.

Sessions will start TBD (Some time in November, we hope.)

Sessions will end on TBD (expected to be around March 15th)

See important notes below!

Check back often for new information.

The Flushing practices are now slated to be at the following times:

Thursdays 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Sundays 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Policies:
1st time skaters one free session.
2nd and 3rd time $20 per session.
All skaters must join FMSSC after 3rd session.
All skaters must join US Speedskating for insurance purposes. This includes new 1st time skaters.

Fees for US Speedskating are:
$10 for temp. 2 month membership, $30 for full 1st year competing membership, $75 for returning competing member. Competing membership is required if you plan to participate in the Metro race series or compete at any level.

Flushing Meadows Speed Skating Club offers short track coaching at all levels, beginners through national-class racers. Even if you have limited skating experience, but are interested in trying the fastest aspect of the sport, come down and give it a try. FMSSC has a limited number of pairs of speed skates to lend out to first-timers.

Speedskating for exercise.

Speedskating is a nice way to have a low impact workout. You can have an aerobic workout by skating long distances,and you can have an anaeorbic workout by skating in the sprints. It's an activity that the whole family can participate in. At the Flushing club we have skaters from 4 years to 70. Many family members skate together.

Speedskating improves your balance, endurance, leg strength and general well-being. It's FUN! It's

exciting and is a great way to take advantage of one of the fastest human powered sports.

Speedskating....a sport for life.

FMSSC sessions and races are held at the World's Fair Ice Rink, located directly next to the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens.

We offer an exciting season of training, racing and the opportunity to improve your skating skills.

Flushing Meadow Speed Skating Club is a member of the Middle Atlantic Skating Association (MASA).

Check the following link for more information: http://www.midatlanticskating.com/masa.htm

NOTE: As of March 13th, 2008, FMSSC concluded it's final session for the 2007-2008 season at the location listed below. This rink has been closed and the museum expanded to include the part of the rink which was used for ice skating.

Do not despair... there is a new rink located within the park complex which contains a new

ice rink and an Olympic size pool. A management company has been selected and we have negotiated a new schedule for the 2008-2009 season noted above. Once we know the rink is open for business, information will be posted on this website along with new directions and contact information. Stay tuned! Directions below will change slightly as the new rink is located on the Eastern side of the park near the Van Wyke Expressway. Revisions will be posted when they are ready.

World's Fair Ice Rink -

Directions to the World's Fair Ice Rink
Subway:
- Take the #7 Flushing IRT. Exit at Willets Point/Shea Stadium. Follow the yellow signs to the Queens Museum through the park to the skating rink, which shares a building with the Queens Museum. The walk takes approximately ten minutes. The skating rink is located next to the Unisphere.
- You can also exit at the 111th Street Station. Walk south on 111th Street past the New York Hall of Science. Turn left on 49th Avenue into the park. Continue past fountain over the Grand Central Parkway bridge. The Skating rink is on right, next to the Unisphere.
Bus:
- Take the Q48 to Roosevelt Ave and 111th Street. Walk south through park, toward the Unisphere.
- You can also take the Q23, Q58 to Corona Ave and 51st Ave. Walk east through park, toward the Unisphere.
Automobile:
- From West and midtown Manhattan: Take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, also known as I495) east to exit 22B - Grand Central Parkway/Triboro Bridge. Exit GCP at Exit 9P - National Tennis Center. Make a hairpin right and follow the signs to the Queens Museum/Skating Rink. Pass the museum side and continue to the back of the building. Make a left into the parking lot and enter the building through the rightmost door.
- From Brooklyn: Take the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) to LIE eastbound. Take the LIE to 22B - Grand Central Parkway/Triboro Bridge. Exit GCP at Exit 9P - National Tennis Center. Make a hairpin right and follow the signs to the Queens Museum/Skating Rink. Pass the museum side and continue to the back of the building. Make a left into the parking lot and enter the building through the rightmost door.
- From North and Triboro Bridge: Take Grand Central Parkway and exit at 9E or 9W. Follow the signs to the Queens Museum/skating rink.
- From East and Long Island: Take the LIE to GCP westbound. Exit GCP at Exit 9P - National Tennis Center. Make a hairpin right and follow the signs to the Queens Museum/Skating Rink. Pass the museum side and continue to the back of the building. Make a left into the parking lot and enter the building through the rightmost door.