Types of a skates | Skating etiquette | Skating safety and other | Taking care of your skates (book p.217) |
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What are figure skates ?
Consists of a boot and a blade . They have a large set of jagged teeth called toe picks on the front of the blade used for jumping.
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Clockwise
In roller rinks skaters must go in one direction. In. Most rinks, the direction is _________.
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A and b
Rink attendants often inspect skates before allowing them in their rink because a,b,c or a&b
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What is frayed?
Before you begin to skate you should check for _________ or short laces.
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What irate roller skates?
Consists of a boot with four wheels with ball bearings, arrangesd the same was as those of a car.
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Always
______________ check to be sure you are not stepping in front of an oncoming skater.
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D
If you fall what is the best procedure for getting up ? A,b,c,d,
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What is back brake and toe stop?
Also check that the ___________ or _____________ is on tight.
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What are inline skates?
Has 2,4, or 5 wheels arranged in a single line. Some have a stop brake that is used to slow down. Most have a heel stop rather then a toe stop.
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Unacceptable
Activities such as weaving in and out of other skaters, playing tag or skating together in group chains are ___________.
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C
If some else falls what should you do? A, b, c, d,
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What are wheels?
Check that the _________ turn freely and smoothly.
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What are hockey skates?
These have a stiff, hard outer boots to protect feet against pucks and sticks and provide better ankle support. The blades are a concave and curved shape.
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Before
When entering fthe skating rink you should let other skaters pass before/after starting out _____________.
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Speed, hockey , figure (or artistic)
What are two of the three types of competitive skating?
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What is rattles?
Shake each skate to see if anything ___________ or seems to be loose.
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What are speed skates?
These are also known as clap skates and have an extra long blade that is attached to the boot by a hinge at the front.
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Outside
When you want to leave th rink, work your way to the inside / outside, so you do not cut off a skater.
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Snug, toes, heel
The fit if the skates should be ___________, not tight. The ________ should wiggle freely; the __________ should not be loose.
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