ice skating and hockey

Ice Skating

Ice skating is a most loved sport which was originally taken up in only the winter months because that was the time when ice was around. Technology and technique now make it possible to skate indoors with layers of smooth ice added by specialised machinery.Sharp blades on special skates allow very fast speeds with the speed being determined by friction and at the same time allowing full control. .Practice is paramount as legs, ankles and feet are under a considerable tension from that strain which will reduce under lots of use.

After basic skills are mastered the professional techniques of ice skating can learned with leaps and twirls added to the repertoire after heaps of practice.Professional advice can be very helpful at this stage.
You may want to compete in other categories of ice skating either solo or pehaps teamwork including maybe ice hockey and speed skating.

Always listen closely to your instructer so the risk of injury is aleviated and do not try to get ahead of yourself in attempting difficult routines Video analysis is a good way to make improvments to your style and if you are skating outdoors, make sure the ice is thick enough to maintain your weight Never ever skate alone.
Dress for the conditions in layers and do not wear loose apparel that may tangle with your skates and cause a fall