How to Practice Ice Skating Etiquette

Follow these guidelines to make your next trip to the local ice skating rink as enjoyable as possible for you and for your fellow skaters.

Things You'll Need

  • Sweaters
  • Warm Jackets
  • Ice Skates
  • Knee Pads
  • Wrist Pads
  • Ice skates
  • Knee pads
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Instructions

    • 1

      Read and observe all rules posted at the site.

    • 2

      Lace up your skates as tightly as possible. You can always loosen them later if they cause discomfort.

    • 3

      Skate near the wall on the outside of the rink if you're a beginner. More experienced skaters should skate several feet in, away from beginners.

    • 4

      Skate in the same direction as other skaters, usually counterclockwise around the rink.