One of America's largest and most successful roller skating clubs, Oaks Park Skating Club, is proud to support and foster Artistic Roller Skating & Short Track Speed Roller Sports in the Portland, OR area. Show
Congratulations Anna!We are proud to share that Anna Berman will be representing the USA at this year's World Roller Skating Championships in November in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Anna will be the youngest competitor on this year's team. Good luck, Anna - we are so proud of you! DONATE TO ANNA'S TRAVEL FUND Club PoliciesGreat skaters come from great leadership and a great framework for training and competition. Our club rules and policies are maintained on an ongoing basis by our elected club officials with the goal of dynamic leadership helping to ensure that all of our skaters are able to enjoy the sport to its fullest and to skate every day at their best. RULES & CONDUCT USARS MembershipUSARS membership is required in order to participate in club practices. Both limited and full memberships are accepted for skaters. Coaches must purchase a Coach membership. Adults 18+ must complete SafeSport training. REGISTER Why Inline Skate?Fun or fitness? Both? Inline skating provides tons of benefits for all skaters. Read more » Where to SkateExplore Charlotte! Use our maps to find the best skating route for you. Read more » Watch: How to SkateHand selected videos for your benefit. Be sure to check these out! Read more »
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We are extremely excited to have Coach Boband Coach Mikeas our head coaches for TKR SKATE CLUB, We are also thrilled to have former Olympic Skater, and Gastonia native, Clay Mullas part of our club. TKR skate club focuses on both forms of speed skating with our team, Quads and Inline! As we build our team and head towards large goals we encourage you, your child, and your friends to SIGN UP HERE and come to our class times. In an effort to grow our team rapidly, we will be utilizing both our HUDSONand INDIAN TRAILlocations!
Speed skating is a competitive sport that demands athletes have a strong sense of balance and muscle control. Moving at 30 mph, speed skaters get a rush from the race that boosts their dopamine levels. Aside from the physical prowess speed skating requires, the culture also promotes strong friendships across competitors. Find speed skating leagues, tournaments, camps, and clinics. Improve your skills with tips, tricks, drills, and more. Governing Bodies International Skating Union US Speedskating Terms to Know US Speedskating Sanctioned ClubsSpeed skating near youHealthy at Home ArticlesWhat age should you start speed skating?What age should my child be to start speed skating? We recommend that skaters be at least 6 years of age and comfortable on skates before joining the TSSC. Speed skating is best enjoyed by skaters who have previously learned some of the basics of skating on hockey or figure skates.
Are there inline skating competitions?Inline speed skating races are held in a variety of formats and on a variety of surfaces. Indoor races are most common in the United States, which has a long tradition of racing on skates at rinks.
Where do US speed skaters train?US Speedskating National Headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Utah Olympic Oval. Both the long track and short track national training programs are based at the Oval, allowing athletes to train in both disciplines.
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