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Before we begin, we have to first determine your ability level as a skater. We break down skaters into four ability levels based on their skills, confidence and how well they ride. | Before we begin, we have to first determine your ability level as a skater. We break down skaters into four ability levels based on their skills, confidence and how well they ride. | ||
Figuring out your ability level is a key part of how to organize events | Figuring out your ability level is a key part of how to organize events. | ||
This helps organizers making events for people with similar ability levels and makes sure that everyone gets the most out of their event. | |||
Start your inline skating journey by figuring out what level of skater you are to match your level. | |||
* Introduction for | == Fun start == | ||
* Introduction for total beginners | |||
* How to wear Skates & Gear | * How to wear Skates & Gear | ||
* Learn about Park Safety | * Learn about Park Safety | ||
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* V-Walk on Skates to a Glide | * V-Walk on Skates to a Glide | ||
== | == Beginner == | ||
* Beginner Movements and Balancing | * Beginner Movements and Balancing | ||
* Comfortable | * Comfortable skating forward on flat terrain | ||
* Learn to | * Learn to stop and slow down | ||
* Begin to make | * Able to do backward movements] | ||
* Able to | * Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=PLjOcvR47dw heel stop], [https://youtube.com/watch?v=z68G_fvlCUQ spin stop] and grass stop | ||
* Able to [https://youtube.com/watch?v=gxGXgKmY3vY forward swizzle] | |||
* Begin to make basic turns [https://youtube.com/watch?v=S4B_hSi58rI such as a-frame turns] | |||
* Able to [https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOt_TwGY4as perform parallel turns] | |||
* Able to do a [https://youtube.com/watch?v=nqvz5revIrk good stride] with [https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sg1kcEo6Z4c proper form] | |||
* Able to enjoy leisure skating in the parks (5~10 km) | |||
== | == Intermediate == | ||
* Can | * Can control speed and skate a longer distance (10 km and above) | ||
* Able to | * Maintain an average speed of 12~15 km/h on long distance | ||
* Able to | * Able to confidently skate, stop & turn swiftly | ||
* Able to | * Able to do [[slalom]] moves | ||
* Build | * Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=K6tpbgUlSmU backward swizzle] | ||
* Perform [https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sg1kcEo6Z4c fluid stride skills] | |||
* Able to do the [https://youtube.com/watch?v=UZDaDzqXy9w drag stop also known as the t-stop] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=SQqtfyOCgRY forward crossovers] | |||
* Perform [https://youtube.com//watch?v=RZlPCJcNjXg forward to backward to transition] as well as [https://youtube.com//watch?v=y-jsXddOGyQ backward to forward] | |||
* Perform [https://youtube.com/watch?v=GiW8jse1u5g advanced lunge turns technique] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJYjoGoAuIw two foot transitions] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com//watch?v=uoSLCL87sI0 backward crossovers] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Z9qEm9vW3Y backward powerslides] | |||
* Able to transfer weight & balance on one skate | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=qPk5JF_Hyyg mohawk turns] | |||
* Build confidence and refine skating style | |||
== | == Advanced == | ||
* Able to | * Skate a longer distances (20+ km and above) | ||
* Can execute | * Maintain an average speed of 20 km/h on long distance | ||
* Comfortable | * Able to skate on all terrain (asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, plastic, carpet, tile, wood, etc) | ||
* Begin to | * Can skate and maintain stability on wet surfaces | ||
* Learn | * Can execute spins & crossovers | ||
* Start to | * Comfortable skating backwards | ||
* Begin to specialize (fitness, speed, hockey, freestyle and [[slalom]]) | |||
* Learn fun tricks and make jumps | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=B-wtWhOn7gM Two Foot Transition (Forward to Backward)] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com//watch?v=asishrLTUvQ powerslides] and power stops | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com//watch?v=zLqegHm1Xk4 advanced lunge stops] | |||
* Able to do [https://youtube.com/watch?v=asishrLTUvQ advanced backward powerslides] | |||
* Start to refine style and technique | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mixing skills and equipment]] | * [[Mixing skills and equipment]] | ||
== Links == | |||
* [https://inlinecertificationprogram.org/courses Inline certifications skill levels defined] | |||
[[Category:disclaimers]] | [[Category:disclaimers]] | ||
[[Category:info]] | [[Category:info]] | ||