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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.

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.

== Fun start ==

* Introduction for total beginners
* How to wear Skates & Gear
* Learn about Park Safety
* How to Recover from a Fall
* Fundamental Principles of Inline Skating
* V-Walk on Skates to a Glide

== Beginner ==

* Beginner Movements and Balancing
* Comfortable skating forward on flat terrain
* Learn to stop and slow down 
* Able to do backward movements]
* 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 control speed and skate a longer distance (10 km and above)
* Maintain an average speed of 12~15 km/h on long distance
* Able to confidently skate, stop & turn swiftly
* Able to do [[slalom]] moves
* 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 ==

* Skate a longer distances (20+ km and above)
* Maintain an average speed of 20 km/h on long distance
* Able to skate on all terrain (asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, plastic, carpet, tile, wood, etc)
* Can skate and maintain stability on wet surfaces
* Can execute spins & crossovers
* 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 ==
* [[Mixing skills and equipment]]

== Links ==
* [https://inlinecertificationprogram.org/courses Inline certifications  skill levels defined]

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