Monday November 30, 2009
There may still be room for you on Zephyr Adventures' Florida Skating Tour from December 12-16, 2009. Liz Miller of Get Rolling, along with friends Gary and Sonya, will be guiding the tour along four trails in the Gulf Coast region. Everyone is welcome from advanced beginners to skaters with speed skills and there are multiple route options as well as van support available every day.
If you want book a pre-holiday winter getaway with Liz, register at Zephyr Skating Adventures.
Monday November 30, 2009
The women's battle was finally skated on Thursday night at Polideportivo de Villa Urquiza, as reported by Sebastien Laffargue.
Jenifer Wolkowski won the women's final battle, followed by Andrea Malladott in second place and Fernanda Canepa in third place in a field of ten contestants.
- Jenifer Wolkowski - Argentina
- Andrea Malladott - Argentina
- Fernanda Canepa - Argentina
- Analia Carey - Argentina
The complete battle results are posted on the World Slalom Series official site.
Saturday November 28, 2009
Giving gifts that will help keep your loved ones moving is a good plan for the long roll. Growing kids need aerobic activities and adults need them even more.
Everyone can benefit from a little fitness on wheels. Try these inline stocking stuffer ideas to help keep loved ones on the go in the New Year:
Photo © Don Nichols, iStockphoto.com
Friday November 27, 2009
There is more than one way to check, if you are an inline skater. And all the kinds of checks have important skating functions. A check or checking can be used to stop rotation in figure and stunt disciplines, and becomes a very important skill to master if airborne stunts, jumps, turns or spins are part of your skating activities. If you play inline ice or roller hockey, checking is a defensive maneuver. And of course every responsible inline skater is familiar with those boring but necessary safety checks on gear, skates and skating locations. Check it out.