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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1994
Page
12
Inline skating began in Holland in the early 1700s with wooden wheel setups on boots. James Leonard Plimpton in 1863 created the first side by side wheel roller skates. The 1970s brought urethane wheels and rubber toe stops to improve performance and stopping.
The origin of skateboarding traces to early 1960s West Coast surfers who adapted surf skills to wooden boards. Enthusiasts formed makeshift ramps and shops promoted the sport, laying groundwork for a global skating culture.
In 1980 two Minnesota hockey players Scott and Brennan Olson used an old inline skate as a training aid. They started making skates in their basement as attention grew. The sport gained momentum with lighter urethane wheels and multi wheel configurations.
Roller hockey was a demonstration sport in the 1992 Summer Games and grows in popularity worldwide. The sport draws pro players in some countries and youth leagues in the United States, with kids as young as seven entering competition. Games use five players per side and a goalie, aim to hit a rubber ball or puck into a net, and rough play is illegal.
Betty Debnam presents a light children’s vignette from 1994 Universal era. The mini column offers quick anecdotes and playful observations aimed at young readers, with gentle humor and simple life tips.
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