The "No fuss" benefits of our synthetic ice rink makes it ideal for all types of venues from town centre attractions, hotels, festivals, corporate and PR events, Fresher balls and Proms, Christmas events, parties, promotions to school and colleges and is available for day hire or long and short term hire.
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Wednesday 28 December 2011
The "No fuss" benefits of our synthetic ice rink makes it ideal for all types of venues from town centre attractions, hotels, festivals, corporate and PR events, Fresher balls and Proms, Christmas events, parties, promotions to school and colleges and is available for day hire or long and short term hire. http://www.synthetic-ice-rinks.co.uk/
Friday 23 December 2011
Ice Skating is a Leisure and a Sport
Ice Skating is a source of enjoyment for all ages in all areas. It is enjoyed nearly everywhere and can be done for pleasure or for a profession as a sport. Ice skating is possible because the thin blade attached to the shoe can move over the ice with little friction, but to control and adapt movement, it is possible to lean over and dig an edge into the ice, whilst increasing friction, allowing you to slow down and stop.
There are many different ways that a person can enjoy themselves on ice, not just the well-known figure skating. Ice hockey is very competitive and enjoyed in many countries including the US where the National Hockey League is a professional league of the highest standard. Canada has a similar league which is their National Winter Sport. There is also Speed Skating, Tour Skating, Ringette and Kite Ice Skating. Kite and Tour Ice-skating are generally held outside on naturally frozen ice as large areas of ice are required with other elements such as wind a necessity. Ringette is generally played by women and is a team sport played by women in which a rubber ring must be placed into the opposing teams net. This is most common in Canada.
When skating on ice it is important to wear the correct footwear, this will ensure that you are able to move in the safest and quickest manner. When fitting the footwear, make sure that you take note of the shape and width of the heel, depth of instep and forefoot, length of the skate and the width of the forefoot. If you do not have the correct skate, lack of support, cramping, less efficient use of your energy and even soreness can occur. Boot manufactures do build their boots with this in mind but it is important to check yourself also.
There are dangerous attached to ice-skating, especially when not practising the art in a controlled area or acting silly. The most universal danger is that of falling, a skater could fall through the ice if outdoors, catch themselves on their skate or even crack their head if inside. If falling through the ice, it is often very difficult to get out and thus can die as they are unable to get out due to heavy clothes, being unable to find a route out, going into shock or contracting Hypothermia to name but a few. Therefore when skating outside it is important that the ice will generally be thinner near bridges, near the edges of the body of water or where the sun is shining on, this is due to the temperature being higher. Also, the wind can make weak spots in the ice by making holes which thus freeze over but are still far weaker. Therefore, make sure that you are careful when outside, and never go alone.
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