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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
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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 • Youths 7 to 17 years old: 58 percent of all skaters
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
Always skate under control • Avoid hills until able to master speed