On July 9, 1959 the United States Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters (USFARS) and the Roller Skating Rink Operators Association (RSROA) sent a formal request to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to roller skating added to the Olympic Games. Here is a copy of that letter and the IOC's reply.
| Saturday, March 29, 2008 |
Roller Derby Girls: Tell Us About Your Other Life
What do you do when you're not skating?
I Just Found Out Skating Is Not Cool
From TCarlisle: "I suggested my wife invite her friends to skate with us and no one wants to go. They even laughed at the idea of skating!"
Best Gym Workout for Skating Muscles
From CindyinAtl: "I'm starting from ground zero and will be going to the gym 3 times a week while learning to skate. What exercises or weights at the gym will do the most to prepare my skating muscles?"
| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
Photo of the Infamous Skinsuited Weenie
This picture says it all!
| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
Pack Skating and Other Race Tactics
From oferyko: "When skating in a pack, if the front skater kicks the back skater's leg, who's fault is it?"
Never Too Old To Skate
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