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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. This helps organizers making events for people with similar ability levels and makes sure that everyone gets the most out of their event.
Figuring out your ability level is a key part of how to organize events.  


Start your inline skating journey by figuring out what level of skater you are!
This helps organizers making events for people with similar ability levels and makes sure that everyone gets the most out of their event.


== Inline Fun Start ==
Start your inline skating journey by figuring out what level of skater you are to match your level.


* Introduction for Total Beginners
== 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


== Inline Skates Beginner ==
== Beginner ==


* Beginner Movements and Balancing
* Beginner Movements and Balancing
* Comfortable Skating Forward on Flat Terrain
* Comfortable skating forward on flat terrain
* Learn to Stop and Slow Down
* Learn to stop and slow down
* Begin to make Basic Turns
* Able to do backward movements]
* Able to Enjoy Leisure Skating in the Parks
* 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)


== Inline Skates Intermediate ==
== Intermediate ==


* Can Control Speed and Skate a Longer Distance
* Can control speed and skate a longer distance (10 km and above)
* Able to Confidently Skate, Stop & Turn Swiftly
* Maintain an average speed of 12~15 km/h on long distance
* Able to Swizzle and Slalom
* Able to confidently skate, stop & turn swiftly
* Able to Transfer Weight & Balance on One Skate
* Able to do [[slalom]] moves
* Build Confidence and Refine Skating Style
* 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


== Inline Skates Advanced ==
== Advanced ==


* Able to Skate on All Terrain
* Skate a longer distances (20+ km and above)
* Can execute Spins & Crossovers
* Maintain an average speed of 20 km/h on long distance
* Comfortable Skating Backwards
* Able to skate on all terrain (asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, plastic, carpet, tile, wood, etc)
* Begin to Specialize (fitness, speed, hocket, freestyle)
* Can skate and maintain stability on wet surfaces
* Learn Fun Tricks and make Small Jumps
* Can execute spins & crossovers
* Start to Refine Style and Technique
* 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]


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