Competition will Heat Up the Ice: 108th Annual Silver Skates Speed Skating Series at Six Sites Citywide Starts Jan. 7

Speed skating timed trial challenge for Chicagoans ages 6 and up

CHICAGO-The Chicago Park District is excited to host the 108th Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition at 6 public ice rinks throughout January. Skaters ages 6 and older can compete in a speed skating time trial for free. Registration is available now for skaters ages 6 and older. Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m., on each race day, with races starting at 5:45 p.m. The series culminates at the Citywide Championship on January 18, 2025 at McFetridge Sports Center at 3843 N. California Ave. To sign up for a race at a park near you, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com/silver-skates.

"Like so many traditions within the Chicago Park District, Silver Skates allows families to break a sweat without breaking the bank durin the winter season," said General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño. "Each of our skating rinks are ready for spectators and skaters alike! We can't wait to host the fastest skaters in Chicago at local parks!"

Lace up your skates, buckle up your helmets, and come out to compete with friends, family, and neighbors.

The following locations are hosting local speed skating meets:

• Tuesday January 7, 2025

Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance North

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin.

• Wednesday, January 8, 2025

McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd.

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin

• Thursday, January 9, 2025

Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St.

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin.

• Tuesday, January 14, 2025

McFetridge Sports Center (Indoor), 3843 N. California Ave.

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin.

• Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Warren Park, 6601 N. Western Ave.

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin.

• Thursday, January 16, 2025

Wentworth Park, 5625 S. Mobile Ave.

5:15 p.m. check-in, 5:45 p.m. races begin.

Skate Distance by Age

Each age group skates a specific distance.

Citywide Championship

The Silver Skates Citywide Championship will take place indoors at 10:00 a.m. on January 18, 2025, at McFetridge Sports Center, located at 3843 N. California Ave. Up to 5 skaters in the children's division will advance to the Citywide Championship. Immediately following the children's competition, the adult division championship will take place. Adult skaters do not need to post a qualifying time to compete in the championship. Check-in and onsite registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. for the final event in the 2025 Silver Skates series.

Skating in the Parks

The Chicago Park District offers hockey programs, open skate, and skating lessons at 5 ice rinks located within unique neighborhood parks. Programs and hours vary at each ice-skating site. Visit each ice skating rinks' distinct webpage to view hours, program schedules, accessibility information, rules, and more. Outdoor ice rinks are now open and close on February 17, 2025, weather permitting.

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