Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Sweaters
- Warm Jackets
- Ice Skates
- Knee Pads
- Wrist Pads
- Ice skates
- Knee pads
- Sweaters
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Step 1
Read and observe all rules posted at the site.
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Step 2
Lace up your skates as tightly as possible. You can always loosen them later if they cause discomfort.
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Step 3
Skate near the wall on the outside of the rink if you're a beginner. More experienced skaters should skate several feet in, away from beginners.
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Step 4
Skate in the same direction as other skaters, usually counterclockwise around the rink.
Comments
kementari said
on 4/6/2007 Parents who can skate backwards: when your little kids want you to hold their hands while they are learning, this is a lot of fun! It's very tempting to have them just hold their skates in a straight line and let you pull them. They get to go fast, and they love it... but if you're going to do this, try to skate at a time when the ice isn't crowded, and always look behind you. Set a good example... remember that you are in the beginner's lane, and you may have to stop both you and your beginner very quickly if someone in front of you falls. Also, don't let your kids become dependent on holding your hand(s). Make sure that you're skating close enough to them that they aren't shifting their center of balance too far forward to reach you. If you're skating beside them and they are tugging on your hand too hard, try raising your hand up a bit (slowly!)... or try slowing down and letting them set the pace. It helps to hold your hands out even with their hips as you're preparing to let them try it on their own. "If you're too tired to try skating by yourself, maybe it's time for us to go home," are words with magical powers. Don't be afraid to use them.
kementari said
on 4/6/2007 Parents who can skate backwards: when your little kids want you to hold their hands while they are learning, this is a lot of fun! It's very tempting to have them just hold their skates in a straight line and let you pull them. They get to go fast, and they love it... but if you're going to do this, try to skate at a time when the ice isn't crowded, and always look behind you. Set a good example... remember that you are in the beginner's lane, and you may have to stop both you and your beginner very quickly if someone in front of you falls. Also, don't let your kids become dependent on holding your hand(s). Make sure that you're skating close enough to them that they aren't shifting their center of balance too far forward to reach you. If you're skating beside them and they are tugging on your hand too hard, try raising your hand up a bit (slowly!)... or try slowing down and letting them set the pace. It helps to hold your hands out even with their hips as you're preparing to let them try it on their own. "If you're too tired to try skating by yourself, maybe it's time for us to go home," are words with magical powers. Don't be afraid to use them.
Lilly30127 said
on 1/3/2007 Fall sidways, onto your upper legs and butt. I have figure skated for years, and that fat is there to protect you! :)
Anonymous said
on 8/10/2006 It's a lot safer to fall forward than backward, if you are able to control the direction of your fall. You'll be able to catch yourself with your hands before your head hits the ice. If you fall backward, you are much more likely to hit the back of your head on the ice. That said, if you aren't able to change the direction of your fall, tuck your chin in to prevent or lessen the blow of your head hitting the ice.
Also, tuck your fingers in so they don't get cut by passing skates.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Don't stomp across the ice-you'll just trip yourself. Distribute your weight evenly and just try to glide. Remember, while you can't fall holding onto the side of the rink, you also can't skate that way. Everyone falls. It's not bad as long as you don't twist yourself when you fall. Just use your butt or your hands and knees to stop yourself.