Explore Inline Skating Sports and Development

By Carlesa Williams, About.com Guide to Inline Skating

There are many inline skating subjects to explore. Discover activities, find events, get discipline information, uncover history, follow developments and learn how the competitive sports are governed and judged. The following resources will provide participation options, competitive skating background and contact information.

1. Inline Skating Lifestyles
2. Speed and Marathon Sports
3. History of Inline Skating

Inline Skating Lifestyles

Inline skating offers something for everyone. Individuals and families can find social, fitness, and travel activities. Your skates can even become green transportation. Use these articles to fit skating into your lifestyle.

• Pari Roller - World's Biggest Street Skating Event
• Skating Camps for Kids and Teens

Speed and Marathon Sports

Skaters of all ages race in speed and long distance events. These contests are held indoors and outdoors and include track, road and marathon disciplines. Use these resources to find rules, profiles, competitions and related background information.

• North American Inline Marathons
• World Marathons Events
• Charity Events and Fundraisers

History of Inline Skating

Many technological improvements led to the equipment used by skaters today. Skates were refined, skating techniques improved and the number of activities grew. These articles show where inline skating came from and where it is going.

• History of Inline Skate Development
• Merlin: Father of Inline Skating
• Are less people inline skating?
• Rollerblade Jumps Into Car Design