The Speedway Wheelmen

What We Do IndySpeed INLINE ROLLER SKATING: With Olympic-style Speedskating is speedskating having a fairly short season, Speedskating Team sanctioned by US Speedskating and is inline skating is great training for made up of several varieties of speedskating. There is a great deal of Indiana Olympic Tradition competition. Skaters of all ages and skill crossover between the 2 sports. Derek levels can enjoy speed-skating. Most Parra and Apolo Ohno were both inline We are “IndySpeed,” the largest speed events have races based on age, gender, skaters before getting involved with ice skating club/team in the state of Indiana, and ability. IndySpeed participates in speedskating. During the summer, inline located in Indianapolis. ALL facets of the sport: skating is done at Eagle Creek Park, and Major Taylor Velodrome. SHORTTRACK: Probably the “newest” version of the sport to most people, with CYCLING: During the summer many images of Apolo Ohno in Salt Lake City skaters choose cycling as their way to stay and Turin. However, short track has been fit. The IndySpeed cycling team has around since the creation of indoor members that are State, National, and refrigerated ice. The short track season World Medallists. runs from mid-October through March 1st. We train, skate, and race locally at Pan Am Plaza, in downtown Indianpolis. CONTINUED EXCELLENCE: Our team has produced excellent results LONGTRACK, METRIC STYLE: This throughout the Midwest. Placing regularly is the Olympic version most people are on the podium in several categories at the familiar with. Names such as Bonnie Blair Midwest States Championships. IndySpeed is comprised of skaters and Eric Heiden come to mind. Two skaters race against the clock on a 400- having a diverse set of skills, interests, and meter oval. experiences. LONGTRACK, PACK STYLE: MISSION STATEMENT: Although not an Olympic sport, pack style We strive to foster the growth of the racing is very popular. These races are athlete and to assist them in obtaining their held on the same 400-meter oval, but there speedskating goals in a safe and are no lanes and the races contain groups supportive environment. of skaters instead of 2 individual skaters. The skater who crosses the line first is the winner in a pack-style race. REGULAR ACTIVITIES: By joining INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT: IndySpeed, you have the opportunity to Although most members of IndySpeed participate in: work full-time, their part-time job is to stay competitive. Most members of the Development For Everyone*: "The range team train seriously all year around. Our of skill level is fun. Even though some of the most talented skaters in the area are on our team, it is certified coaches and regularly scheduled also one of the best entry-level teams for folks new training events assist our members in to the sport. It's a really great place to learn meeting their fitness and racing goals. without pressure." Training Philosophy Camaraderie*: “It’s great to have friends to As coaches of “IndySpeed,” our goals are: encourage you and to work out with, instead of 1. Foster growth in the individual skater. doing it all by yourself.” 2. Promote the sport of speed skating. 3. Promote safe training environments. Fitness*: “Skating is a lifetime sport. It isn’t 4. Produce measurable improvements in abusive or pounding, like other sports, and I can do it with my friends and family.” individual performance. Members participate actively in various How can you participate? If Self Esteem*: “They help you set goals and cross-training activities during the off- then meet them. There is an emotional benefit. It you are an aspiring racer living in central can be very uplifting to look back on your life and season as well as the competitive season. Indiana, and have an interest in joining the see what you have accomplished.” Our members include state and national thrill of speedskating, we'd be delighted to champions in cycling, ice speedskating, talk with you. * Quotes from members and inline speedskating. Contact us at: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: IndySpeed VOLUNTEERING: Opportunities exist promotes development and skating for both skaters and non-skaters. Besides www.IndySpeed.org education with their skating clinics. Run in the events mentioned above, IndySpeed There is a great deal of information on the conjunction with Indy Parks, IndySpeed members have also volunteered at the club, as well as a lot of good beginner practices are the ONLY regularly National, World, and Olympic levels. The information on this site as well. promoted developmental camp in Indiana. club has Certified Skating Coaches, as Young novice skaters are taught the well as Certified Officials. Ken & Cindi Hart, Coaches, Indy Speed correct way to skate, rules of competition, (317) 870-7777 [email protected] and are introduced to racing at these Borrowing Equipment: Within the club practices, centered at the Pan Am ice rink. we have rental speedskates in varying SUPPORT: Thanks to our sponsors, sizes and models. If we have a pair in your volunteers, and supporters, we can size, they are available for rent. Would continue to promote quality events like you need to borrow some? If so, what those mentioned above. size?