Competitive speed skaters opened their season on Sunday, Oct. 9, in Crystal Lake. The Orbit Skate Center in Palatine hosts the Orbit Speed Team coached by Roger Wampauch. The team consists of skaters ages preteen to adults 50 and older. Pictured are skaters, from left, Andrew Guelzo, Nick Wilson and Steve Meisinger.
Courtesy of Bob Reynolds, Hawthorn Woods