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Skating Safely. Fastest Growing Recreational Sport. 27 million participants today Purchase more than $300 million 14 million skaters in 1994 Purchased $250 million 3 million skaters in 1989 Purchased $20 million. Females and Youths Dominate. Females: 52 percent of all skaters - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Skating Safely
Shelly Cashman
I took this photograph this past Sunday near the beach.
Fastest Growing Recreational Sport
27 million participants today Purchase more than $300
million 14 million skaters in
1994 Purchased $250 million
3 million skaters in 1989 Purchased $20 million
Shelly Cashman
These statistics are the most recent available.
Females and Youths Dominate
Females: 52 percent of all skaters
Youths 7 to 17 years old: 58 percent of all skaters
Shelly Cashman
I plan to offer skating classes for kids.
Safety Steps
Wear full protective gear Helmet, wrist guards,
knee and elbow pads Practice basic skills
in parking lot or flat surface Braking, turning,
balancing
Shelly Cashman
The school parking lot next to my store is an excellent place to learn to skate and stop.
Always skate under control
Avoid hills until able to master speed
Shelly Cashman
Many people fall when their speed gets out of control when they are skating down a hill.
