Ice Skating

Categories: Society & Culture | Outdoor Hobbies
    • 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

  • 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.

  • Skating Sports

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

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