Sports For Life ~ T #5 ~ page 176

My favorite sport is figure skating. When picking out a pair of skates, I need to be sure that the boot is firm, and that there is proper support in the ankle. Blade guards need to be used keep the blades from coming into contact with debris on the floor which could cause the blade to become dull more quickly due to nicks in the blade. For this same reason, it is important to only walk on approved surfaces while in skates. Care should be taken to never walk on concrete or other similar surfaces as this could ruin a blade. The blades need to be sharpened about every six weeks. After each skating session, it is important to dry off the blades so that they don't rust. It is also important to cover the blades with soakers to help keep them dry between uses. Boots need covers to protect from wear and tear during skating.

Sports For Life ~ SB #1 ~ page 176

In lessons, our coaches had us do stretches on the ice. We held each of the stretches for at least 20 seconds. We had to do push-ups and the bridge. We also had to hold our arms up in the proper position for skating.