Basic Guide to Speed Skating

By: U. S. Olympic Committee

There's nothing more exciting and engaging than the Olympic Games. Athletes from across the globe unite to participate in the most exciting and vigorous competitions of their lives. These athletes didn't get to the Olympics by accident -- it takes years of dedication, sweat, and training to become an Olympic athlete. But you don't have to be training for the Olympics to enjoy sports. Whether you like skating, skiing, or sledding, the Olympic Guides will give you numerous tips on equipment, training, and improving your skills.If you've ever wanted to take up speed skating and wondered where to begin, this volume will show you how to choose the right club and how to test your developing skills in grass-roots competition. A Basic Guide to Speed Skating takes you step-by-step from skating fundamentals to more advanced training tips. This easy-to-read volume will help you choose and care for your skates and other gear.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836831055
• ISBN13: 9780836831054
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Speedskating Facts, Awesome

This book is a must for one who wants too know about the sports, and those speedskaters, ice speedskaters,who competed at the olympics. it hasso many chapters. recommended. also i must say thatif you are looking for a trainingguide for ice speedskating, long track or shorttrack. be sure to purchase Dianne Holum's book titledthe complete book of speedskating[i believe i got the whole title right]. the book is rare, but it is considered the "Bible" of speedskating literature. it is a rare book. but get it.