Skating Links
New 4/07/08
Urethane Conservation- How to extend the life of your wheels. Inline Planet article by Peter Doucet
Inline Planet tips on how to keep your skating cool this summer
What to eat before and after you race - Westy Bell explains the do's and don't of performance foods
Birmingham Wheels
Connect to some BWRSC video footage on Brumskate Good map and directions for travelling to Birmingham Wheels Adventure Park from outside Birmingham here Skating in and around Birmingham Alumwell Roller Skating Club (Artistic Skating, Walsall) Birmingham Blitzdames (Roller Derby Divas) The Works, Roller Disco, Birmingham Solihull Mohawks Ice Speed Skating UK Roller Rinks UK Inline Speedskating Club Websites (for a complete list of all UK clubs please see the FISS website)
Ashbourne Speedskating Club Derbyshire Belotti Wisbech RSC Cambridgeshire Cado Motus UK (formerly Powerslide Racing) South Woodham Ferrers RSC Essex National Skating Bodies and Associations FISS - The Federation of Inline Speed Skating website - the site to find out about speed skating events nationally. BRSF -British Roller Sports Federation - coaching for individuals, sports centres, schools etc Find Skates Vincent Henry's Online Speed Skate Shop Articles and Videos 1 Beginning to Inline Skate
10 Good Reasons to Inline Skate by Carlesa Williams from inlineskating.about.com
Funky ways to stop!! See the Hot Stepping Granny instructional video!
Beginners Skate Tip - Learn all about the A frame, and how it can help you learn about your edges! Find Your Edges! by Kathy McSparran Eddy Matzger gives some tips on learning crossovers
Articles and Videos 2
Inline Speed Skating
What is inline speed skating? Best article on the subject I've read yet by Canadian Champion Meaghan Buisson!! Ed
Get excited about inline speed skating! - read the Eddy Matzger interview on the Inline Planet site
Be a Student of the Sport- skating tips by Joey Cheek
Beginners guide to outdoor inline racing by Kathy McSparran
Transitioning from rec to speed skating
Beggsport Videos - Renowned New Zealand coach Bill Begg and his family, in association with Bont skates, have produced a series of inline speedkskating coaching videos, from coaching kids through to plyometric exercises for the hard core speed skater.
Stuck out in the sticks with hardly a speed skater in site? Some tips from Team Rainbo's Cale Carvell on how to launch and grow your own skating club here
Golden Rules - Joey Mantia on the 3 things you should focus on every time you skate
Swing your arms for a stronger skate!! -by Helen Havam
Stretch for Success! Stretching keeps you lithe, supple and your back strong for striding position. Follow the link here for some tips from Kim Perkins
Tuck Your Tail! Save your back!
Three Keys to Speed - How to achieve your top end speed. Inline Planet Article by Tony Muse
Low Down - can you spot a good knee bend when you see one? Check it out in this Inline Planet article by Peter Doucet Great Video on Slideboard Technique! "Skater's Windup"- generate speed with less effort. Inline Planet article by Randy Plett Christine Weiss demonstrates some crossover excercises here Applied Plyomentrics for Speedskaters by Professor Rosario Bellia, father of Italian world champion Simone. (The link is in the middle of the page/Ed)
All you road racers out there might want to check out some hints and tips about climbing -and descending -hills!
Beat the Heat! Don't let hot weather keep you from skating- find your inner "polarbearpak"! Inline Planet Article by Kathy McSparran
Renee Hildebrand shows you why you need to practise sprinting -
Be the Bus- Strategies for Success- Inline PlanetArticle by Tony Muse
Bits and Blogs
Bont messageboard for international skate news and views
Peter Doucet's Blog (Canadian team)
Check out Bill Begg's new column on the Inline Planet Website
Gavin Pollocks Blog site
Grow Inline Speed - some good inline speed training information Nicole Begg, New Zealand world champion inline speed skater and daughter of Bill Begg, launches her new blog here
International Websites
World Inline Championships 2007
Pattinaggio Bellusco (Italy)
Skating Games Skating games - Freestyle, speed, fitness and kids games- have a go! Fitness Peak Performance - tips and articles to improve your athletic performance
