Skating Sports

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

She enjoys ice skating as a way to stay active and have fun during the winter months.

a competitive ice skating sport where athletes race over a specific distance, aiming to achieve the fastest time

Speed skating requires exceptional balance and endurance.

a sport where individuals or pairs perform artistic routines on ice, combining elements of dance, jumps, and spins

She practiced figure skating diligently to improve her spins.

a contact sport played by two teams of roller skaters skating counterclockwise around a track

Roller derby players wear protective gear to prevent injuries.

a shoe with a set of small wheels attached to the bottom used for skating

a competitive skating sport where participants race on inline skates, aiming for speed on a track or road course

Sarah won first place in the inline speed skating race, crossing the finish line with a burst of speed.

a type of skating that is performed on paved surfaces like streets or roads, often using inline skates or rollerblades

Road skating requires balance and coordination to navigate uneven surfaces and obstacles.

a team ice skating sport where a group of skaters performs choreographed routines together

The synchronized skating team practiced their routine tirelessly to perfect their timing.

a sport involving various activities using inline skates, which have two to five wheels arranged in a single line under a boot

Inline skating clubs often organize group skates and social events.

a sport where skaters perform intricate tricks and maneuvers around a series of evenly spaced cones on inline skates

Freestyle slalom skating requires precision and creativity to navigate the cones smoothly.

the sport or activity of performing choreographed routines on roller skates, combining dance and acrobatics

Maria excels in artistic roller skating, impressing judges with her graceful routines.

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park.

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on urban streets, sidewalks, and obstacles like rails and stairs

The skateboarder showcased impressive skills during a street skateboarding session downtown.

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers in specially designed skate parks with ramps, rails, and obstacles

Park skateboarding requires skill and creativity to navigate ramps and obstacles.

a type of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard in a vertical or ramp-based setting, such as halfpipes or skateparks

Tony Hawk is famous for his vertical skateboarding skills on halfpipes.

a type of skateboarding using longer boards, typically for cruising, downhill racing, or freestyle riding

Longboarding down steep hills requires skill and control to navigate safely.

a position in figure skating where the skater glides with legs extended outward and straight, resembling the shape of an eagle's wings

She gracefully performed a spread eagle across the ice.

a skating jump that takes off from a forward outside edge and includes one-and-a-half revolutions in the air before landing

Emily practiced her Axel jump tirelessly to perfect its execution.

a skateboarding trick in which the skater rotates the board around its axis while in the air, often involving flipping the board with their feet

John practiced his flip tricks at the skate park to improve his skills.

a skateboarding trick where the skater uses their foot to flip the board in the air while jumping, causing it to rotate horizontally before landing back on the ground

Tony practiced the kickflip for hours until he finally landed it perfectly.

(skateboarding) the act of riding backward while maintaining the normal stance on the board

Practicing fakie helps improve overall skateboarding skills.

a skateboarding trick where the rider leaps into the air without using their hands by popping the board off the ground with their feet

Jake practiced his ollie for hours to perfect his jump.

a skateboarding trick where the rider uses the front foot to press down the nose of the board and lift the rear wheels off the ground

Learning a nollie can be challenging for beginner skateboarders.

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.

a skateboarding trick where the board flips forward beneath the skater's feet using the heel of the leading foot

She nailed the heelflip first try.