frequently asked questions
Q. what benefits does the program offer? Q. how many students can skate at a time? Q. what if a large percentage of students can't afford the fee? Q. what types of skates are used and will they damage the floor? Q. what about liability?
Q. what benefits does the program offer? [Top] A. School Benefits: instructors are able to teach students an individual recreational activity schools can offer a activity that students are excited about because it's a "cool" sport lifetime activity exposure fitness benefits as P.E. requirement Student Benefits: confidence in a popular recreational activity knowledge of safety gear and safe skating possibility of future team sport of in-line hockey individual fitness activity Parental Benefits: peace of mind that children know how to use in-line skating equipment and can "Skate Cool" by "Skating Safe" Community Benefits: safer skaters in the neighborhood knowledge of the "do"'s and "don't"'s of skating
Q. how many students can skate at a time? [Top] A. In-line Skating 101 is set up to teach safety and skills, and is not styled as a traditional roller rink setting. Classes of any size are able to participate in the program with special arrangements made for larger classes.
Q. what if a large percentage of students can't afford the fee? [Top] A. In-line Skating 101 does not discriminate against socioeconomic status of schools. In-line Skating 101 has been in schools where as much as 95% of the students are on free lunch. Some schools have been able to use PTA funds to cosponsor the program subsidizing the cost per student. Options teachers have used are popcorn sales and various other fund raisers to help lower the cost per student.
Q. what types of skates are used and will they damage the floor? [Top] A. In-line Skating 101 uses mid-level in-line skates with non-marking brakes (these will not damage any floor surface). Still skeptical? We'll send you a pair to demo!
Q. what about liability? [Top] A. In-line Skating 101 carries general liability coverage in the event that defective equipment causes an accident. Of course, as with any field trip, the program releases the school district, administrators, and teachers, as well as In-line Skating 101.