How To: Plow Stop

Quad skater on roller skating rink at Midland Roller Arena. Title text overlay.

Mastering the plow stop: A roller skating essential! Roller skating is not just about gliding and cruising; it’s about mastering essential techniques that make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. One crucial skill every roller skater should have in their arsenal is the plow stop. Are you struggling to learn the move? Here’s a step-by-step…

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Rink Rules 101

The front entrance of Midlands Roller Arena a purpose-built roller skating facility. People walking through the font doors. Blog title text overlay.

How to have a safe and fun time skating! Whether you’re a regular skater or just stepping foot on the rink for the very first time, we’ve got some rules for everyone to follow to help keep our arena a safe place for everyone to skate. So, the good times can keep rolling on and…

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How to: Skate forwards

People being taught how to roller skate forwards at Midlands Roller Arena. Title text overlay.

In the first video of this mini series of ‘Learning with Liv,’ we’re teaching you the basics so you can get started on your roller skating journey. If you’re a beginner, having never put roller skates on before, we recommend starting off the rink and getting some practise on the carpet before venturing onto the…

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