Ice Skating Basics
Ice skating is a rewarding activity that combines balance, coordination, and a bit of courage.
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Straight-talking skating guides for ice, roller, and inline skaters.
Wear a helmet and pads. Practise in a safe, open area away from traffic.
Ice skating is a rewarding activity that combines balance, coordination, and a bit of courage.
Learning to stop on ice skates is one of the first big milestones for any new skater.
Crossovers are the move that turns a skater who can glide into a skater who can really travel.
Roller skating is a fun and accessible activity that people of all ages can enjoy.
Learning to stop on roller skates is one of the most important skills you will develop as a recreational skater.
Turning is one of the first skills that transforms roller skating from a straight-line shuffle into a fluid, joyful way to move.
Inline skating, often called rollerblading, is a fun and accessible way to glide on wheels.
Braking is one of the first skills every new inline skater should build, because it turns a wobbly roll into a confident one.
Turning on inline skates is one of the first skills that transforms you from a wobbly beginner into a confident skater.
Balance and posture are the foundation of all skating, whether you're on ice, roller, or inline skates.
Pushing and gliding is the foundational technique that turns skating from a series of steps into a smooth, continuous motion.
Falling is a natural part of skating, whether you glide on ice, roll on inline skates, or cruise on quad rollers.
Choosing the right skates is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a recreational skater.
Welcome to the world of skating!
Skate wheels are the point of contact between you and the surface, and they influence how your skates feel, roll, and grip.
Skating backwards on ice is a fundamental skill that opens up a new world of movement and confidence on the rink.
Edges are the foundation of all figure skating.
Turning on ice skates is a fundamental skill that opens up a world of movement and expression on the rink.
Roller dance moves are a fun and expressive way to enjoy roller skating.
Skating backwards on roller skates is a foundational skill that opens up a new world of movement and creativity on wheels.
Roller derby is a fast, team-based roller skating sport played on a flat oval track.
Crossovers are a fundamental inline skating maneuver that allows you to turn smoothly while maintaining or gaining speed.
Skating backwards on inline skates is a natural progression once you are comfortable moving forward, turning, and stopping.
Slalom skating on inline skates is a playful and precise discipline where you weave through a line of cones, using a rhythmic dance of edges, turns, and balance.
Speed and power for skaters is about generating and sustaining momentum efficiently while staying balanced and in control.
Transitions and flow are what turn a series of separate skating moves into a smooth, continuous experience.
Skating in crowded spaces can feel intimidating at first, but with the right approach it becomes a manageable and even enjoyable skill.
Skate bearing care is the regular cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of the small bearings inside your wheels.
Skate boot care is the simple habit of looking after the outer shell and inner lining of your skates so they stay comfortable, supportive, and ready to roll.
Sharpening your ice skate blades is a fundamental maintenance task that keeps your skates performing well and your skating enjoyable.