Beginners, inliners, hockey players, figure skaters, cross-trainers, cyclists and runners. The Glen Ellyn Speedskating Club (GESS) welcomes you to one of the oldest and most respected speedskating organizations in the nation.  Providing fun, excitement, and fitness to skaters of all ages and abilities – novice to Olympian.  Home to 4 Olympians, dozens of national champions and thousands who love to skate!

Coaching
Our coach’s works with all levels of skill; from those first learning speedskating to those more advanced. They work with our skaters to develop both their skills as a speedskater and the goals they have, be it a making the Olympic team or as a recreational skater!