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• 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

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

• 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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