Guide Note

Ice skaters use narrow blades molded into special boots to glide across icy surfaces. Although originally developed as a means of locomotion, skating has become a popular pastime year round, especially in areas with colder climates. Indoor or outdoor rinks, and frozen lakes, ponds and rivers are popular skating destinations.

Fast Facts

Originated in Scandinavia over 5,000 years ago
Early skate blades were made from animal bones
Became popular worldwide during the 18th century
The first skating club was formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1742
The first indoor ice rink was built in 1876 in London, England

Skating Sports

Ice hockey: A team sport, during which skaters use sticks to maneuver a rubber puck into the opposing team's net
Ringette: Similar to hockey, except the players use bladeless sticks to shoot a ring into the opposing team's net
Figure Skating: Stylized skating that involves jumps, spins and intricate footwork techniques
Speed Skating: Skaters race around a circular track
Tour Skating: Long distance races on natural terrain

Categories

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View Note History

Ice Skating

The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Ice Skating
Ice Skating Museum: Ice Skates and Their History
The Journal of Experimental Biology: The Evolution of Ice-Skating Energetics Through History
History.com: Ice Skating
U.S. Figure Skating: U.S. Figure Skating History
National Ice Skating Association
LiveScience: Finns Were First to Ice Skate (January, 11 2008)

Ice Skating News and Articles

Google News: Ice Skating
Discovery Channel: Ice Skating Born of Necessity? (2008)
Star Tribune.com: A Mexican Obsession: Ice Skating -- Really (2008)
New York Times: Christopher Bowman, Skating Champion, Is Dead at 40 (2008)
New York Times: Glide, Swoosh, Splat: Mexico Tries Out an Ice-Skating Rink (2007)

Ice Skating How To

WikiHow: Ice Skating
Associated Content: Ice Skating (2007)
eHow.com: How to Fit Ice Skates | How to Ice Skate
Extreme Ice Skating: Ice Skating - Xtreme Ice Skating Tricks and Photos
eCheat: Ice Skating - How to Do Basic Skating Tricks
LifeScript: Ice Skating - 10 Tips For Ice Skating Without Pain

Ice Skating Equipment

Mahalo's Guide to Ice Skates
Buyer's Guide: How to Buy Figure Skates
Riedell Skates

Online Ice Skating Resources

Nerdworld: Ice Skating
Ask About Sports: Ice Skating
Iceskate.com: Ice Skating Directory of US Arenas and Rinks
Discover a Hobby: Learn How to Ice Skate Online
Msnbc.com: Ice Skating Top 10 Rinks
Skating Fitness.com: Ice Skating

Ice Skating Blogs and Forums

Ice Skating World.com: Ice Skating Forum
Skatingforums.com: Ice Skating Forum
FitSugar: Skate for Free During National Skating Month-January

Ice Skating Pictures, Videos and Trivia

Google Image Search: Ice Skating
YouTube: Ice Skating Bloopers (Time: 3:29)
YouTube: Learn Xtreme Ice Skating: "Dime Stop" Tutorial (Time: 6:40)
Metacafe: Ice Skating Accidents (0:64)
You Tube and Goggle Video: Ice Skating Search
About.com: Ice Skating History of Ice Skates
Candystand: Ice Skating Online Game
National Safety Council: Ice Skating Safety

Ice Skating Products and Accessories

Ice Skating World.com: Ice Skating Merchandise
Ice Skating Accessories Galore: Ice Skating Merchandise
Amazon.com: Ice Skating Merchandise
Zazzle: Ice Skating Merchandise
Connie's Skate Place: Ice Skating Merchandise

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