Sources of Information

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Where to Look
If you want to learn more about in-line skating, check out some of these ideas or contact the organisations listed on this page.
Basic information about the sport and equipment is available from a number of sources including:

Books and magazines
National organisations
Local roller skating centres
The Internet: Web links

Books and magazines
As a relatively new sport, any books that are available in a library are usually up-to-date with some useful information. Look out for 'Wheel Excitement', an American publication by Neil Feineman written in cooperation with Team Rollerblade, ISBN 0-688-10814-8. It is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the sport.
Larger newsagents may stock 'Skater-Mag', 'In-line Skating' and other relevant magazines or videos about the world of in-line skating. View Hockey Heaven the on-line magazine devoted to skater hockey at http://www.penguins.house.mcmail.com/hockey/Heaven.htm.

BISA
The British In-Line Skating Association (BISA) is a non-profit making, largely voluntary organisation that is affiliated to and recognised by the IISA (International In-line Skating Association). Since it was set up in April 1995 as a UK-wide organisation, its membership has grown considerably.
It's main aim is to promote, represent and defend in-line skating throughout the UK. This includes producing information about UK skating facilities (rinks, leisure centres and sports centres), organising major skating events, representing the interests of in-line skating on all levels and promoting safe skating by approving instructors. On a national level it works with local authorities to negotiate safe, free areas that skaters can enjoy.
As part of it's promotion work on behalf of the sport, it has introduced a Skatewise programme that includes a code of conduct for all in-line skaters. See( Let's Glide:Skatewise)
For more information contact BISA, Tel. Bicester 01869 345953.

BISHA
The British In-line Skater Hockey Association (BISHA) is the national governing body for the sport of skater hockey. Although it is run on a voluntary basis, it promotes, encourages and fosters the development of Skater Hockey nationwide for both sexes and all age levels. Leagues are run throughout the country, and teams also have the opportunity to take part in tournaments at home and abroad. Currently there are more than 8,000 members.
Teams are split into four age groups:

Minnows - Any player up to 10 years of age

Pee Wees - Any player over 10 but under 14 years of age

Juniors - Players over 14 but under 18 years of age

Seniors - All players over 18

There are active regional associations in London, the South-East, South-West, North, Midlands, North West, Wales, Scotland, Southern and Eastern regions of Great Britain. The BISHA National Committee has key representatives working for the Association within each region and is, itself, a key member of the International Skater Hockey Federation.
Amongst the BISHA's responsibilities are the arrangements for the National Championships for each age group, and for the International Tournament held each autumn. Teams from several countries, including Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Great Britain, compete at international level.
The BISHA maintains a National Register of players and works constantly to increase publicity and awareness of the sport. Money for the Association is raised through membership, grant-aid and sponsorship.
For further details contact:
Pat and Ron Ginman (Publicity), Tel. 01273 884188
Stella Van Der Geyten (General Secretary), Tel 01435 813925 or
Gordon Inglis (Head Coach), Tel. 01246 412878

Local centres
Yellow pages will list roller skating rinks and leisure centres. Contact the leisure centres as many of them have special 'rollerblading' sessions at least once a week and especially during the school holidays. For a full list of recommended skating centres around the UK contact BISA, the British In-line Skating Association, Tel. 01869 345953.

The Internet: Web links
Inline On-line
One of the world's largest web sites devoted to in-line skating
http://bird.taponline.com/inline/
Inline On-line UK
http://wkweb5.cableinet.co.uk/african/
Skate UK
http://grelb.src.gla.ac.uk:8000/~drew/inline/
British Federation of Roller Skating
http://www.bfrs.org.uk/
IISA, The International Inline Skating Association
http://bird.taponline.com/inline/orgs/iisa.html
Hockey Heaven
Online Magazine devoted to skater hockey
http://www.penguins.house.mcmail.com/hockey/Heaven.htm

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	Where to Look If you want to learn more about in-line skating, check out some of these ideas or contact the organisations listed on this page. Basic information about the sport and equipment is available from a number of sources including: Books and magazines National organisations Local roller skating centres The Internet: Web links
	Books and magazines As a relatively new sport, any books that are available in a library are usually up-to-date with some useful information. Look out for 'Wheel Excitement', an American publication by Neil Feineman written in cooperation with Team Rollerblade, ISBN 0-688-10814-8. It is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the sport. Larger newsagents may stock 'Skater-Mag', 'In-line Skating' and other relevant magazines or videos about the world of in-line skating. View Hockey Heaven the on-line magazine devoted to skater hockey at http://www.penguins.house.mcmail.com/hockey/Heaven.htm.
	BISA The British In-Line Skating Association (BISA) is a non-profit making, largely voluntary organisation that is affiliated to and recognised by the IISA (International In-line Skating Association). Since it was set up in April 1995 as a UK-wide organisation, its membership has grown considerably. It's main aim is to promote, represent and defend in-line skating throughout the UK. This includes producing information about UK skating facilities (rinks, leisure centres and sports centres), organising major skating events, representing the interests of in-line skating on all levels and promoting safe skating by approving instructors. On a national level it works with local authorities to negotiate safe, free areas that skaters can enjoy. As part of it's promotion work on behalf of the sport, it has introduced a Skatewise programme that includes a code of conduct for all in-line skaters. See( Let's Glide:Skatewise) For more information contact BISA, Tel. Bicester 01869 345953.
	BISHA The British In-line Skater Hockey Association (BISHA) is the national governing body for the sport of skater hockey. Although it is run on a voluntary basis, it promotes, encourages and fosters the development of Skater Hockey nationwide for both sexes and all age levels. Leagues are run throughout the country, and teams also have the opportunity to take part in tournaments at home and abroad. Currently there are more than 8,000 members. Teams are split into four age groups: Minnows - Any player up to 10 years of age Pee Wees - Any player over 10 but under 14 years of age Juniors - Players over 14 but under 18 years of age Seniors - All players over 18 There are active regional associations in London, the South-East, South-West, North, Midlands, North West, Wales, Scotland, Southern and Eastern regions of Great Britain. The BISHA National Committee has key representatives working for the Association within each region and is, itself, a key member of the International Skater Hockey Federation. Amongst the BISHA's responsibilities are the arrangements for the National Championships for each age group, and for the International Tournament held each autumn. Teams from several countries, including Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Great Britain, compete at international level. The BISHA maintains a National Register of players and works constantly to increase publicity and awareness of the sport. Money for the Association is raised through membership, grant-aid and sponsorship. For further details contact: Pat and Ron Ginman (Publicity), Tel. 01273 884188 Stella Van Der Geyten (General Secretary), Tel 01435 813925 or Gordon Inglis (Head Coach), Tel. 01246 412878
	Local centres Yellow pages will list roller skating rinks and leisure centres. Contact the leisure centres as many of them have special 'rollerblading' sessions at least once a week and especially during the school holidays. For a full list of recommended skating centres around the UK contact BISA, the British In-line Skating Association, Tel. 01869 345953.
	The Internet: Web links *Inline On-line* One of the world's largest web sites devoted to in-line skating http://bird.taponline.com/inline/ *Inline On-line UK* http://wkweb5.cableinet.co.uk/african/ *Skate UK* http://grelb.src.gla.ac.uk:8000/~drew/inline/ *British Federation of Roller Skating* http://www.bfrs.org.uk/ *IISA, The International Inline Skating Association* http://bird.taponline.com/inline/orgs/iisa.html *Hockey Heaven* Online Magazine devoted to skater hockey http://www.penguins.house.mcmail.com/hockey/Heaven.htm


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Copyright ©1996 - British Telecommunications plc
Last modified on: Tuesday, July 1, 1997.