Starkville unveils new first park especially for dogs Dec 13, 2007
We have quilting, inline skating or even line dancing. For now, park hours are sunup to sundown, since lighting is yet to be installed, and use of the park is free. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Trifecta Of Bad Bones Threatening Children Nov 27, 2007
Part of that increase can be blamed on activities such as inline skating and snowboarding, but it is also a fact children's bones are thinner and weaker than their counterparts of a few decades ago. There are three simple steps parents and grandparents should be doing to combat the problem. (CBS 4, CO)
Steroids no answer Oct 25, 2007
It s sickening to think that a dad would give his 13-year-old son steroids to help him perform better in his sport (inline skating). In 2004, at the young age of 14, this national record-holder failed a test administered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which tests American Olympians. (The Palm Beach Post)
Whole-hearted health| Oct 23, 2007
Some examples include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, stair-climbing, hiking and inline skating. A quick anatomy lesson. (iAfrica.com)
Skateboard extravaganza this weekend Oct 22, 2007
In the "Showdown," the world's top professionals in skateboarding, BMX bike riding and half-pipe inline skating will perform and compete. Japan's Yasutoko Brothers will again be the headliners. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tourism expert to help Rapid City find its brand Oct 16, 2007
It promoted its 12 tennis courts, 15 baseball fields, its inline skating parks, its disc golf courses and the Triple A Dell Diamond baseball stadium as the center for team sports in Texas. n Jackson, Wyo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bruins coach working to reduce Chara's minutes Oct 9, 2007
The Kings' practice facility is only blocks away from Los Angeles International Airport and features two sheets (NHL and Olympic sizes) along with an outdoor inline skating rink. Spectators can sit in the stands or watch from a heated area, then step out into what seems to be perpetual sunshine. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
New Bedford makes plans to bring rowing to section of Acushnet River Oct 6, 2007
In separate projects, the city is planning to build a multiuse walkway and bicycle and inline skating courses on top of the massive dike that stretches across the mouth of New Bedford Harbor where it opens into Buzzards Bay. The city is planning to narrow Route 18, which runs along the harbor, to make the city's historic downtown and waterfront areas more pedestrian-friendly. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Local Resident Rhynie Campbell Wins Inaugural World Poker Tour(R) Turks & Caicos Classic Oct 5, 2007
Coming in fifth place for $50,000 was poker circuit newcomer, Trevor Hebert, a Vancouver native who owns a small business and teaches kids inline skating. Fourth place and $70,000 went to Chris Smith, a high stakes cash player with very few tournament appearances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
England up next for U.S. women Sep 21, 2007
-area clinic operator, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiring to provide muscle-building steroids to teenage inline skating champion Corey Gahan. DeAnthony Ford, who was convicted of killing USC basketball player Ryan Francis in Baton Rouge, La. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Barker off to fast start for OHS Sep 20, 2007
Barker trained in the off-season by inline skating ... After being a national winner in several divisions over the last few years in the sport of inline skating, Barker has suddenly turned into the No. 1 runner this season for the OHS varsity girls cross country team ... "I've been competing in inline skating for about eight years, and right now it's my No. 1 sport," Barker said. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
College students, beware the Freshman 15 Sep 9, 2007
For Elicerio, that means inline skating or often walking around the lake. Try to do things with friends outside of eating, Elicerio suggests. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Top hospital to screen all patients for superbugs Sep 8, 2007
In August, 2001, an inline skating accident sent Claude Dumaine to a Montreal-area hospital to get a plate and screws for a fractured shin bone. Six years and 21 operations later, he has become resistant to virtually all antibiotics for his MRSA, is in constant pain, unable to work. (Globe and Mail)
Physical education becoming a priority Sep 7, 2007
Inline skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, yoga, archery, pilates, weight training, lifeguard training, officiating and kick boxing now accompany team units such as volleyball or softball. Summer courses have students canoeing on local waterways and learning how to dance. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
10,000-plus kick off holiday with 10K run Sep 4, 2007
Inline Skating Women. Emily Scott, Stuart, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pa. judge indicted on charges related to car accident Aug 16, 2007
PITTSBURGH A Pennsylvania Superior Court judge collected insurance money after claiming a car accident made him unable to exercise or play golf, but then played golf, went inline skating and received his pilot's license, federal prosecutors said Wednesday ... Joyce also went inline skating on several occasions, exercised at a fitness club and, between April and October 2002, applied for and received a private pilot's license, and flew an airplane on 50 occasions, prosecutors said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Teen's Family Advocates Helmet Laws After Accident Aug 16, 2007
"Eric ended up in the ER after wiping out while skateboard skitching on a Lisle street. Whether thats inline skating, skateboarding, skitching or car surfing all of those were seeing a rise in, especially this summer, said trauma director Dr. Michael Iwanicki. In recent weeks three young men have been admitted into Good Samaritan Hospital after wiping out while car surfing. One of the three has since died. Experts say these traumas could be reduced if the young people had been wearing... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
PG South: Thomas Jefferson grad working with U.S. team as trainer Aug 2, 2007
" The world blind championships started last Friday and will run through Aug. 8 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Parapan American Games are in Rio, Brazil, the following week from Aug. 12-19. Kotsko, 34, is an assistant athletic trainer at West Virginia University, working with the men's soccer, wrestling and men's and women's swimming and diving teams. The Pleasant Hills native is in his eighth year working at WVU, where he also works as an instructor. He went to graduate school at the University of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Prairie Rose State Games Jul 27, 2007
Now 55 High 85 Low 58. LOADING Jul 27, 2007 - 04:03:42 CDT July 14-15 in Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wheels of Misfortune? Jul 26, 2007
org) is to "promote bicycling, walking, running, inline skating and the facilities to make it safe and easy," explains Operations Development Director Charlene Wallace. The organization seeks to improve personal health and the local economy by developing regional trails, promoting walkable communities, and fostering active lifestyles. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Family: 2 teens who survived blast don't know their mother died Jul 16, 2007
His brother Colin, who is going to be sophomore, was described as an accomplished pianist who was passionate about biking, inline skating and water sports. Both have Karate black belts. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Know what can hurt you: ER physicians discuss common summer injuries Jun 28, 2007
The most common injuries Grillo sees are bike, skateboard and inline skating injuries. Not only does he see a lot of skinned knees and cuts that require stitches, but a fair amount of concussions some requiring trips to the Grand Rapids trauma center. (Cadillac News, MI)
Don’t take the season off from a healthy lifestyle Jun 20, 2007
Walking, biking, hiking and inline skating are good fitness activities for the summer, Brink said. One thing people forget is it doesn t have to be a long activity they do, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Marketers need to keep up with aging Baby Boomers Jun 19, 2007
While golf still ranks high on the list of activities, it is joined by an array of sports including jogging, swimming, biking and even such extreme activities as inline skating and skydiving. Active adults are also experiencing the joys and benefits of yoga, tai chi and meditation. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Sports Basement ready to shake Jun 14, 2007
" Sports Basement information As these stores differ in size, products available at each unit vary accordingly, with broader selections at larger facilities. Product mix is similar, only slight differences can be discerned. Presidio: 610 Old Mason St. (not the downtown Mason), across from Crissy Field. Has biggest bike shop, with emphasis on road biking, and kites, hats, snacks for Crissy Field visitors. Sunnyvale: 1177 Kern Ave. At 50,000 sq. ft., it's 37 percent smaller than Presidio, but... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Inline skating carnival attracts 3,200 to East Coast Park Jun 11, 2007
The events were aimed at raising the profile of inline skating as a sport in Singapore. - CNA/de. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Roller shoe injuries growing Jun 9, 2007
They're made by Carrollton, Texas-based Heelys Inc., which maintains that the shoes have a safer injury rate than skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming. . (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
1,600 roller-shoe injuries reported Jun 8, 2007
Heelys reported in April that a Heiden Associates analysis of data from the government's product safety commission showed the shoes have a lower injury rate than many other sports, including skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming. Heiden said the new numbers confirm that previous analysis, "which tells us using wheeled footwear is 42 times safer than basketball, 29 times safer than bicycling, and 18 times safer than skateboarding." All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Doctors say roller shoes injuring kids Jun 7, 2007
Heelys in April said a study it commissioned shows that their shoes have a safer injury rate than skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming. The shoes are sold with safety information including a recommendation to wear protective gear. (China Daily)
Roller-shoe injuries more common than earlier thought Jun 7, 2007
Heelys reported in April that a Heiden Associates analysis of data from the government's product safety commission showed the shoes have a lower injury rate than many other sports, including skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming. BUSINESS UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Business)
Health Highlights: June 4, 2007 Jun 6, 2007
The most popular brand of wheeled shoes are made by Texas-based Heelys, Inc. In April, the company said it commissioned a study that found that wheeled shoes are safer than inline skating, skateboarding, and even swimming. The company said that its shoes are sold with safety information, including a recommendation to wear protective equipment, the AP reported. (Forbes)
Heelys Fad Lands Children in Hospitals Jun 6, 2007
In April, Healys said that they commissioned a study, which found out that roller shoes are safer than skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming, which have harsher injuries attached with them ... Just like the risk of playing Tetherball, Dodgeball, football, skateboarding, snowboarding, Inline skating, crossing the street, running, jumping, and as simple as getting out of their bunk beds in the morning. (The Money Times)
Wheeled shoes tied to injuries Jun 4, 2007
Heelys in April said a study it commissioned shows that their shoes have a safer injury rate than skateboarding, inline skating and even swimming. . (Newsday -- Nation)
Florida paths join network of trails Jun 2, 2007
5-mile trail system provides a natural haven in an urban setting, linking residents to a variety of recreational amenities (such as a stocked Youth Fishing Pond) and providing opportunities for inline skating, mountain biking and kayaking. Each of the trails inducted into the program will receive a certificate of designation and trail markers. (Pensacola News Journal)
'I saw his helmet bobbing in the water' May 29, 2007
Kim Imrie was enjoying a sunny afternoon of inline skating along a popular trail in Quesnel last week when she heard screams that shattered the quiet of the day. Suddenly, she was confronted with two small, hysterical boys who told her that their eight-year-old brother had crashed his bike and fallen into the swollen Quesnel River at the Johnston Bridge Loop near the centre of town. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Family 5K race funds program May 25, 2007
Cadillac News file photo The annual Stride for Strive run, walk or inline skating 5K race is set for Monday. Hundreds of participants are expected to be in the race for both Strive and Girls on the Run. (Cadillac News, MI)
Jet Set Radio Future May 21, 2007
As part of the GG's, an inline skating gang, you grind around the futuristic Tokyo of 2024, tagging specific areas of the city. The original title featured some impressive graphics and started the cel-shaded game craze. (IGN Xbox)
Up north c'est bon May 9, 2007
On the riverside flats, the Old Port promenade joins the 8 3/4-mile path along the Lachine Canal for a good cycling or inline skating workout. For rolling on the river, the Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours (47 rue de la Commune Ouest, 514-284-9607, jetboatingmontreal. (Boston Globe)
Law Day 2007 May 9, 2007
The city of Allen Park's inline skating rink is named in his honor. He is employed at the Allen Park Community Center. (The News-Herald)
Skateboarding sees revival locally and nationwide May 3, 2007
Only inline skating is more celebrated, with almost 16. 5 million participants. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cross-Training with Inline Skating May 1, 2007
For short and long track ice racers, inline skating in the off-season is an excellent match for either discipline ... There are other specific outcomes from incorporating inline skating into their training ... Inline Skating for Figure Skaters. (Suite101.com)
Asian X Games 2007 Apr 29, 2007
Aggressive Inline Skating- Park. Aggressive Inline Skating- Vert. (Suite101.com)
Eco-minded green teens in minority, survey suggests Apr 17, 2007
Saskatoon is considering a bylaw to make helmets mandatory for biking, skateboarding and inline skating. Consumer Life Features. (CBC Saskatchewan)
Police Blotter: Posted 3/27 Mar 27, 2007
Skaters warned - Police gave a warning to a pair of skaters allegedly inline skating down the hill on Lisbon Road east of the Highway 67 bypass. A caller passing by the skaters phoned police at about 4 p.m. March 18. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Help! I absolutely DESPISE exercise! Mar 21, 2007
How about salsa dancing, inline skating, tennis, mountain biking, volleyball, rowing, home workout videos or swimming. Swimming won't make you all "hot and sweaty.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Park district may buy tennis ranch Mar 16, 2007
The Big Bear Sports Ranch includes eight tennis courts, four basketball courts, a high ropes course, three-face rock climbing wall, an Inline skating rink that can be converted to an indoor soccer field, outdoor soccer fields, a fire pit, horseshoe pits, swings and a small outdoor swimming pool. There is also a main lodge with a commercial kitchen, game room and stage. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Jury rejects doctor's claim against roller skating child Mar 6, 2007
March 5, 2007, 11:26 PM EST MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- A Morris County jury quickly rejected a doctor's claim that an 11-year-old girl was at fault when the pair collided as she was inline skating and he was bicycling on a residential street. Dr. Alexander Dlugi, now 54, who fell from his bike and broke his collarbone, sued Lauren Ellis, now 15, for pain and suffering, claiming the girl was negligent. (Newsday -- State)
Hometown Fighter Eyes Golden Gloves Dream Feb 16, 2007
Friday February 16, 2007. (Henrick Karoliszyn) Timmy Leonard, of Howard Beach, trains for his first Golden Gloves fight, which he won last week by way of a first round knockout. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Gangwon seeks to foster local talent Feb 16, 2007
The club has 284 members who take part in six sports: swimming, badminton, inline skating, skiing, biathlon and ice hockey. Another ambitious project of Gangwon Province is in fostering professional winter sports teams. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Govt launches ComCare programme to strengthen community linkages Feb 11, 2007
Sidney Lim, GM (Southeast Asia), Avanade Asia, ComCare Connection Matched Partner, said: "We were looking for a sector in the community where it's underfunded. Causes like youth-at-risk are underfunded. We went to NVPC, and they match made us with the three organisations - Ling Kwang Youth Centre, Pertapis, and the Salvation Youth. "These are catering to the youths and events and activities like cycling and inline skating appeal to the youths. So this event will help in several ways. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Thorsby still looking into building skateboard ramp Feb 6, 2007
Stephen Horner, a parent of a Thorsby High School student who has proposed to help build the park, said skateboarding and inline skating are growing sports. "There are a lot of kids who are doing that out there. I've already had a lot of people asking about the park," Horner said. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Audits afloat as Board of Finance increases scrutiny Feb 5, 2007
Members are scheduled to vote on the construction of an inline skating arena in Scalzi Park and a $725,000 appropriation to pay for overtime in the fire department. Copyright. (Stamford Advocate)
* Get your skates on! Jan 12, 2007
This has taken the form of building new parks and paths or renovating existing ones, of which many are particularly suited to inline skating ... With Taiwan manufacturing a lot of inline skating equipment, the sport doesn't have to be expensive ... The recently constructed paths are wide and there is an inline skating culture has gradually developed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Report slams Ontario for SARS response Jan 11, 2007
Safety problems persist in Ontario: SARS report. Safety problems persist in Ontario: SARS report. (CBC Ottawa)
Ontario teen's death in Mexico no accident, family says Jan 11, 2007
Ontario teen's death in Mexico no accident, family says. Ontario teen's death in Mexico no accident, family says. (CBC Ottawa)
Education Ministry takes steps to reduce dropout rate Jan 8, 2007
"More than 90 teachers applied to work at the school and 20 were eventually chosen.The school can also call on a ready pool of volunteers to help in its programmes.Law Kum Seng, the CEO of an Inline Skating school, turns up personally to tutor the kids in the sports because like them, he failed his PSLE as well.Inline Skating is part of the school's sports programme because the students said they would love to try it but had no money to pay rental for the skates.And ITE students like Sharon Tan... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Consider bikes on beach boardwalk Jan 5, 2007
As Milford moves forward with its share of this dual-boardwalk project, we think some attention should be paid to boardwalk restrictions, specifically those regarding bicycle riding and inline skating ... Bicycle riding and inline skating are popular activities. (Milford Mirror, CT)
* Editorial: A nationalist canon in decay Jan 3, 2007
Even those outside the security checkpoint stood to attention at the appropriate moment -- including members of an inline skating team who were showing off their skills to anyone who was interested. Some in the crowd of no outwardly obvious political leaning sang the national anthem with gusto; others barely lip-synched the old military tune. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Post a Comment: What will be 00004000the new, hot thing in 2007? Dec 30, 2006
Nordic walking is the new inline skating. Walking around the lakes with cross country ski poles is the nerdy Scandinavian way to get an all-body workout that doesn't date back to the first Bush administration. (Pioneer Press -- Entertainment)
PHOTOS: Keeping Things In Line Dec 23, 2006
A member of the Adams Inline Skating Team in Minneapolis, Minn. Zak skated for 20 miles at the new park this particular morning. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
West Goshen Approves 2007 Budget With No Tax Increase Dec 22, 2006
The park, named the Robert E. Lambert Skate Park and Dog Park after former township Supervisor Robert Lambert, includes a state-of-the-art skating facility for both skate boarding and inline skating enthusiasts. The park also includes a fenced-in area that allows dogs, accompanied by their owners, to run and play unleashed or to use the dog agility equipment at the park. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Despite crashes, Caledonia daredevil keeps flying Dec 11, 2006
One day he was trying inline skating in a La Crosse parking lot. That was 1993, when he was near 70. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New ski areas trying to find niches Dec 2, 2006
Elsewhere, Whaleback Mountain, which has had a string of owners in New Hampshire, is undergoing a transformation, this time hoping to cater not just to skiers and 'boarders but also skateboarding, BMX and inline skating. Whaleback managing member Frank Sparrow said so-called core action sports fans, ages 10 to the late 20s, are the future of skiing and snowboarding. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Maxwell keeps the Scorpions skating Nov 30, 2006
He's is a young guy who doesn't play hockey, although he has dabbled by playing the inline skating version of the game, a guy who left college on a whim after filling in for a sick assistant equipment manager. Maxwell has enviable domestic skills, including the ability to quickly sew names and numbers on jerseys, repair torn socks, and sharpen skates, a task that he said takes 5-10 minutes for each pair. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Players shoot to thrill Nov 11, 2006
More than 12 million people play paintball worldwide, Watson added, and the growing sport is considered the third-most-popular extreme sport behind skateboarding and inline skating. "It's just an adrenaline rush," Tami Adamson of Fort Myers said. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
