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Roller Skating Games
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Non-Competitive: Flag Tag, Freeze tag, Stick Tag,
Two-Step. Balloon Soccer Race, and Bunny
Hop.
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Competitive: Slalom Skate, Race the Track,
Pushcarts, Siamese Race, Boat Race, Choo-Choo
Race, and Relay Race.
Things to Bring When You Skate
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Skates and socks.
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Helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads.
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All-purpose skate tool.
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Water to drink.
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Adhesive bandages, moleskin, blister kit,
athletic tape.
Your Very First Practice Sessions
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Walk around on a flat, grassy surface before
skating on pavement.
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When you feel you are ready, carefully move
to the pavement and just balance on your skates, without trying to move.
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When you are ready to roll, begin to skate
gradually. Practice moving forward but do
not get going too fast.
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Do not push yourself too hard and do not
try to skate beyond your abilities.
*** This Cub Scout sports program is developed
in cooperation with the Roller Skating Association.
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Skating Rules
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Make sure your skates are laced firmly.
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Always watch where you are going.
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Skate in the same direction as everyone else.
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Do not skate too fast.
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Do not skate behind people and surprise them.
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Do not tease others who are learning to skate.
Skating Tips
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Warm up before you skate to prevent injuries.
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Practice the striding and stopping skills.
Skate and stop, over and over, until stopping
starts to become an automatic reflex.
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Bend your knees when you skate so you will
be more stable and less likely to fall. Bending
your knees also adds power to your stride.
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Learn to fall by keeping your weight forward
on the balls of your feet. Remember not to
fall backwards onto your unprotected back
or tailbone. Fall Forward onto your wrist
guards and knee pads.
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Skate often, so your skills will develop
quickly.
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Practice balancing on one foot at a time
while you are skating to develop your balancing
skills.
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Skate with friends, skate to music, play
games, and have fun.
Resources
Your local library is an excellent source
of information about skating. You can check
with any skating centers in your area. There
might also be a local skating club where
you can obtain more information.
Roller Skating Association
6905 Corporate Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone: 317.347.2626
Fax: 317.347.2636
Web Site: http://www.rollerskating.org
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