How to Prepare a Child to Learn to Ice Skate

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the gear.

   Safety gear will help ease the bumps and slips for a beginner skater.
   
   Get knee and elbow pads.
   
   Use a hockey or ski helmet.
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   Step 2: Choose skates.

   Make sure that the skates fit properly.
   
   They should not only be the right shoe size but should also support the foot and ankle.
   
   Ensure that the blades are not dull. , Your child should have a good sense of balance and coordination before beginning to ice skate. ,, Impress upon your child the importance of skating only where ice skating is permitted, as well as how to check the condition of an ice skating rink before proceeding to skate. , Children should not be left alone when learning to ice skate; always be on hand if not on the ice itself. ,
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   Step 3: Check your child's balance and coordination.

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   Step 4: Teach your child use skate guards when carrying ice skates.

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   Step 5: Teach your child in an area that is specified for skating.

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   Step 6: Supervise the learner ice skater.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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