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Development of Competitive Inline Roller Skating Events

Explore the landmarks, distinguished skaters and contributing coaches involved in the development of competitive inline roller skating sports. Learn about the various inline skating federations, associations and hybrid inline roller sports. Discover exciting inline events for spectators.

Meet the Inline Speed Skaters of Cameroon

Meet some of the inline speed skaters of Cameroon in North Africa. See the Federation Camerounaise de Patins à Roulettes photo gallery

2009 Inline Skating Event Calendar

Inline skating event calendar of races, games, marathons, skate weekends, tours, seminars and workshops and other inline skating events for 2009.

The FIRS Roller for Olympics Presentation Videos

Learn about the importance of the FIRS Roller for Olympics Presentation Videos in the efforts to get roller speed skating into the Olympic Games.

USA Roller Sports Governing Body

Learn about USA Roller Sports, the United States' inline and roller sports governing body. Discover that USARS regulates and sanctions inline and roller skating activities in speed, artistic, hockey, aggressive, roller derby and recreational activities.

The Federation Internationale de Roller Sports

Learn about the origins of he Federation Internationale de Roller Sports.

2008 World Championship Inline Figure Skating Photo Gallery

View Raniero Corbelletti's favorite inline figure skating photos from the 2008 World Roller Figure Skating Championship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Fédération Internationale de Roller Sports Member Nations

Learn about inline and roller sports governing bodies. Discover that national governing bodies regulate and sanction inline and roller skating activities. Get contact information for NGBs.

Can Inline and Roller Skating Become Olympic Sports?

Learn about the rules and criteria that will determine which sports can become eligible for the Olympics. Discover what is being done by inline and roller sports governing bodies to gain Olympic access. Find ways that you can help get your inline sport into the Olympic Games.

The Olympic Status of Inline and Roller Sports

Discover the efforts that have been made to get inline skating and roller sports into the Olympic Games. Learn what is currently being done to promote inline as an Olympic sport.

Should citizenship be a national roller sports event eligibility requirement?

Learn about citizenship and residency requirements for USA Roller Sports roller and inline skaters. Discover the pros and cons of an open National Championship requirement policy.

Inline Speed Skaters Switch to Ice for Olympics

Discover many inline speed skaters who have switched to ice speed skating to get access to Olympic participation. Learn about inline racers who also skate ice speed at the Olympic Games.

World Inline Skating Marathons and Events

There are many inline skating marathons around the world. This selection includes many of the well-known marathon events that recur annually and the approximate month they are held. If you know of a popular yearly marathon event that should be included in this list, please contact your inlineskating guide via the Inline Skating Forum.

North American Inline Skating Marathons

There are many North American inline skating marathons. This selection includes many of the well-known marathon events that recur annually and the approximate month they are held. If you know of a popular yearly marathon that should be included in this list, please contact your inlineskating guide via the Inline Skating Forum.

Inline Skating Charity Events and Fundraisers

Discover many annual fundraising inline skating races, festivals and marathons that encourage skaters to roll for a good cause. Individuals skaters and skating teams organize, promote and participate in these charity events. Most are open to all skating participants from beginner to pro level, and provide an opportunity to learn, network and socialize while helping a charitable organization and e…

North American Inline Skating Marathons

There are many North American inline skating marathons. This selection includes many of the well-known marathon events that recur annually and the approximate month they are held. If you know of a popular yearly marathon that should be included in this list, please contact your inlineskating guide via the Inline Skating Forum.

"Coupe de Paris 2007" Inline Figure Skating Photo Gallery

View inline figure skating photos from the "Coupe de Paris 2007" Inline Figure Skating Event in Paris, France.

"Open International de Paris 2008" Inline Figure Skating Photo Gallery

View inline figure skating photos from the "Open International de Paris 2008" Inline Figure Skating Event in Paris, France.

2007 World Championship Inline Figure Skating Photo Gallery

View Raniero Corbelletti's favorite inline figure skating photos from the 2007 World Roller Figure Skating Championship in Gold Coast, Australia.

2010 Inline Skating Event Calendar

Inline skating event calendar of races, marathons, skate weekends, games, tours, seminars and workshops and other inline skating events for 2010.

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