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If you’re new to ice skating, here are some tips to help you get started and improve quickly:

1. Gear Up Properly
• Wear snug but comfortable skates – Your skates should fit well, providing ankle support without being too tight.
• Dress in layers – Wear flexible, warm clothing that allows movement. Gloves are great for warmth and protection.
• Helmet recommended – If you’re a beginner, a helmet (like a bike or hockey helmet) can help prevent head injuries.

2. Learn the Basics Off the Ice
• Practice bending your knees and balancing before stepping on the ice.
• Get used to the skating posture: knees slightly bent, back straight, arms relaxed.

3. Start with a Proper Stance
• Keep your feet shoulder-width apart for balance.
• Bend your knees slightly to lower your center of gravity.
• Lean forward slightly to avoid falling backward.

4. Learn to March Before Gliding
• Instead of trying to glide immediately, take small “marching” steps.
• As you gain confidence, push off gently with one foot and glide on the other.

5. Master Stopping Early
• Snowplow stop: Push your feet apart and angle your toes inward, using the inside edges of your skates to slow down.
• T-stop (for more control): Drag one foot behind you in a T-shape to slow down gradually.

6. Practice Safe Falling and Getting Up
• If you fall, fall forward on your hands and knees, not backward.
• To get up, roll onto your hands and knees, place one foot up, then push up with both legs.

7. Use the Boards for Support (But Not Too Much!)
• The boards are helpful for balance when starting, but try to skate away from them as soon as possible.

8. Work on Your Balance
• Try standing on one foot for a few seconds while gliding.
• Keep your weight evenly distributed over your skates.

9. Start Practicing Basic Turns
• Shift your weight slightly in the direction you want to turn.
• Keep your knees bent and use gentle pressure on your edges.

10. Have Fun and Be Patient
• Progress takes time, so don’t get frustrated!
• Stay relaxed and keep practicing—balance and control will improve with experience.

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