How to Practice Ice Skating Etiquette
Follow these guidelines to make your next trip to the local ice skating rink as enjoyable as possible for you and for your fellow skaters.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Sweaters
- Warm Jackets
- Ice Skates
- Knee Pads
- Wrist Pads
- Ice skates
- Knee pads
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Read and observe all rules posted at the site.
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Lace up your skates as tightly as possible. You can always loosen them later if they cause discomfort.
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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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Skate in the same direction as other skaters, usually counterclockwise around the rink.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware and cautious at all times. Ice skate blades can potentially cause significant injury.
Don't push or jostle people, even in fun. Such activities can be dangerous on the ice.
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Comments
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jeansmith99
Aug 10, 2009
It's better to fall on your side/hip than forwards, onto your hand...you can fracture your wrist or do other damage. Hope I helped. :) -
kementari
Apr 06, 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.
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kementari
Apr 06, 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.
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kementari
Apr 06, 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.
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kementari
Apr 06, 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.
