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Page 1: Ice Skating - Education Queenslandeducation.qld.gov.au/curriculum/carmg/pdf/ice-skating.pdf · qualifications or higher from Ice Skating Australia. Minimum activity-specific equipment/facilities

Focus on legs and skates of ice skating people File # 2918727 iStockphoto © Stephan Hoerold Date reformatted: 15 March 2013

Activity scope This document relates to student participation in Ice Skating training sessions and competitions conducted by schools as a curriculum activity. Minimum activity-specific qualifications for supervisors • For a registered teacher, Competence (demonstrated ability/experience) in

the teaching of ice skating, OR • For a leader other than a registered teacher, Level One coaching

qualifications or higher from Ice Skating Australia. Minimum activity-specific equipment/facilities • Activity to be conducted at an ice skating rink. • Boots should fit snugly around the ankle and have toe stops. • Skates should be in good repair. • Students should wear clothing that protects their arms and legs. • Helmets that conform to Australian Standards AS/NZS 2063:2008 – Bicycle helmets – specifications should be

worn for all speed skating. Activity-specific hazards/risks and suggested control measures • Ensure that students lace the boots very firmly across the instep. Laces should not be allowed to hang below

the ankle. • Define an area for beginner skaters. • Instruct students to:

o give way to skaters already on the rink when entering the skating surface o exit the rink by slowing down and moving to the right o skate in the same direction as the flow of traffic.

• Warn students that when their hands are on the floor surface there is a risk of injury from other skaters. • Permit fast skating only at specified times for students with the appropriate skill level. • Behaviour or games which could cause interference to other skaters or cause other skaters to fall should be

prohibited. • Guidelines/codes of practice are established for this activity, refer to Ice Skating Queensland and Ice Skating

Australia. Useful activity-specific links • Australian Professional Skaters’ Association

http://www.apsa.net.au/

• Australian Sports Commission http://www.ausport.gov.au/

• Ice Skating Australia http://www.isa.org.au/

• Ice Skating Queensland http://www.isq.org.au/

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