October is National Roller Skating Month. And if you haven’t
put on a pair of skates in a while (or ever), why not give it a try. Roller
skating is a great way to have fun and get fit with the kids and the
entertainment factor spans all age groups. So pick your favorite pair (do you
prefer quads or inline?) and get rolling!
Here are a few suggestions for getting your skate on:
Roller rinks are a great place for skaters of all ages and
skill levels. At Fountain Valley Skating Center you can join the Tiny Tots
skating hour. For $6 you can skate with your age 5 and under kids. Skate
rentals are included in the fee and you can even push your stroller on the rink!
Skate Depot, located in Cerritos, has family friendly skate sessions on
Saturdays from 12:00 to 3:00 and on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 8:30.
To locate a rink in your area, visit the Roller Skating
Associations’ locator at http://www.rollerskating.com/locator/rink.asp.
For outdoor skating adventures visit a local park with paved
walking paths. Be sure to walk your course ahead of time to be sure you and the
kids won’t run in to any steep hills or unskateable terrain. If you live in
Southern California, Venice Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Long
Beach all have paved paths on the beach that are great skating options.
A few safety notes:
·
Pads and helmets are important! Protect kids and
yourself from severe injury by wearing these when you skate.
·
Keep kids on flat surfaces where they will be
comfortable, and have places to jump off the path if they get moving too fast
like soft patches of grass or sand.
·
Stay away from streets and intersections. Choose
paths away from traffic for optimal safety.
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