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Stranger in a Strange Land

So, there we were. After a four hour drive from the mountains, and several missed turns (this was pre-GPS), I finally pulled into the nearly full parking lot and circled, looking for a place to land. The car was packed with bags, skates,costumes and one very antsy 4 1/2 year old. We had arrived.

It was our very first competition - Funtastics basic skills at South Suburban Ice Arena. What struck me as we unloaded the trunk was ALL the people! Lots and lots (and lots) of little girls running around outside in their skates, hair done to perfection, heavily beaded dresses glittering in the sun. Parents either chasing after them; parents sitting at tables or in the grass eating; parents…

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 Stranger in a Strange Land

So, there we were. After a four hour drive from the mountains, and several missed turns (this was pre-GPS), I finally pulled into the nearly full parking lot and circled, looking for a place to land. The car was packed with bags, skates,costumes and one very antsy 4 1/2 year old. We had arrived.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Roller Skating

When you think of roller skating, you might think of someone on roller blades, strolling along the sidewalks and boardwalks near the beaches of California. At least, that’s what we see in movies, right? But in reality, roller skating can be done anywhere, even in your own neighborhood. And the best part of it is, not only is it a fun activity, but it offers plenty of great health benefits for your body.

Top 7 Health Benefits of Roller Skating

If your parents have been continuously pushing you to leave your Roller Skating habit then don’t forget that- you’re not the only one. Unbeknownst to many parents however, this hobby can provide a great means of aerobic and physical exercise—capable of supporting strong joints and natural muscle growth.

Skate for Change

Skate for Change chapters across the globe take a look at what their city needs, and then take action. Whether it is handing out socks, or cleaning up parks, Skate for Change is all about showing up and giving back.

Skate Guard

The ultimate archive of figure skating's fabulous and fascinating history.

A Divine Sport

A figure skating web site, with a focus on pairs skating.

Figure Skaters Online

Since the 1998-99 season, Figure Skaters Online (FSO) has proudly provided official websites for more than 70 nationally ranked skaters. The athletes participate in three disciplines of figure skating—ladies, men’s and pairs—at various competitive levels.

Golden Skate

The mission of Golden Skate™ is to provide visitors with the largest variety of figure skating resources possible.

Inside Skating

The place to be when it comes to ice skating.

International Figure Skating

International Figure Skating - your number one source for news, views and first class photography from around the globe.

Life on the Edge of Skating

Adventures from a quarter century of skating observations by professional communicators who are also skating parents.

On Thin Ice

I'm a 60-something year old goat (who's counting? I don't look a day over 70) who enjoys racing Classic and Vintage Moth Boats (a small development class of sailing dinghy), putzing with little British cars, riding bikes (both motor and pedal),figure skating and an occasional bimble.

Professional Skaters Association

Committed to providing continuing education and accreditation to ice skating professionals in a safe and ethical environment. Training quality coaches around the world.

Roller Skating Association

Known today as the Roller Skating Association International, we are a trade association representing skating center owners and operators; teachers, coaches and judges of roller skating; and manufacturers and suppliers of roller skating equipment.

Sarah on Ice ~ Adult figure skater. Barely.

They say figure skaters are obsessed with tracking their progress, and I’m no different in that respect. I’m taking up this blog mostly as a journal for myself to mark my progress, but if it proves to be useful or interesting to anybody else, I’m happy to be of service!

The Figure Skating Corner

Your central meeting place to Figure Skating.

The Ice Skating Blades Continue to Turn

I have decided that the adventures of a figure skating family are so very entertaining. The entire world needs to know the ups and downs, and the joys related to ice skating. As often as possible I will update this blog with my figure skating family's unusual and unique day to day ice skating adventures!

United States Figure Skating Association

As the national governing body, the mission of the United States Figure Skating Association is to provide programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating on ice...

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