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Stephanie Taylor In the proceeding generation, roller skates were one of the hottest things around. In 1993, roller skating has taken on a whole new mean ing, with rollerblades taking the place of the medieval skates. From this new past time the new sport of roller hockey evolved. Juniors David Rosser, Ric Camp and Eric Wheeler have taken on this sport and joined a new league with people from across the metroplex. The game is a lot like regular hockey. It is played five on five, with four in the field and one in the goal. There are one or two referees. “IT wanted to do something that no one else around here does,” Ric said. “I needed something new.” Practices and games are held at Skate Con nection. People from Fort Worth to Mansfield ranging from around the ages of 15 to 30 all play. The sport’s popularity has increased within a short period of time. “Rollerblading has grown a lot in just the last three months and is continuing to grow,” David said. “Skate Connection participation has gone from about 10 to 70 in a matter of weeks.” Thursday nights at 9 p.m. is pick-up hockey night, where anyone can come and play. You must have your own rollerblades and hockey sticks. Because teams are already formed, new ones will not be started over again for a couple of months. Fees are $31.25 plus $5 for practices, paid to Skate Connection for use of their rink. The game is not for sissies, however. It can get as rough as ice hockey at times because of the fierce competition and the dependence of balance on the blades. “One of the things I love about roller hockey is that it makes football look like a wimpy sport,” Ric said. “I want more people to buy rollerblades and play,” Ric said. “Everyone should try it once. It’s fun!”
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Arlington Colt
Arlington, Texas, US
Fri, May 21, 1993
Page 11
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