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With 27 million participants today, skating has rapidly become one of the fastest growing recreational sports. In 1994, there were only 14 million skaters, reflecting a substantial increase in popularity. The sport has also seen significant financial investment, with over $300 million purchased in equipment. Notably, females represent 52% of all skaters, while youths aged 7 to 17 make up 58%. To ensure safety, always wear full protective gear including a helmet, wrist guards, knee, and elbow pads, and practice basic skills on a flat surface before skating on hills.
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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
