PRSSC members compete in short track meets primarily in the Chicago area and long track meets in Milwaukee. Short track skating (an Olympic sport) takes place on a hockey rink.  A 111 meter track is marked and races range in length from 55 meters for our youngest skaters, up to 3000 meters (27 laps).  We host the Park Ridge Short Track Open in November and a novice meet during the season. Long track skating takes place on a 400 meter oval.  Distances range from 55 meters for young children, to 10,000 meters for national level racers.  Most long track meets are pack style, with multiple skaters competing.  At the national level, there are time-trial races, as seen during the Olympics. The Pettit Center in Milwaukee is the only long track facility near Chicago.